The Rural Municipality of Kingsley No. 124 (
2016 population: ) is a
rural municipality (RM) in the
Canadian province
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of
Saskatchewan
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within
Census Division No. 5 and
Division No. 1. It is located in the southeast portion of the province.
History
The RM of Kingsley No. 124 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 12, 1910.
;Heritage properties
There are three historical properties located within the RM.
*''Coronation Community Cairn'' - This commemorative monument built in 1978 recognizes the early pioneers in the region who helped build the one-room Coronation School in 1913. The monument is located nine kilometers northeast of
Windthorst.
*''Highland Baptist Church'' (previously called the Swedish Baptist Church) - This church was constructed in 1924 by early Swedish immigrants. Regular services were held from 1924 until 1970. The church still holds the occasional special service or event. The church also has a cemetery on the property. The building is located twelve kilometers north of the Town of Kipling.
*''Poplar Grove United Church'' - This church was constructed in 1902, and is located ten kilometers southeast of the Town of
Broadview. The church is constructed of field stone and has nine stained-glass windows. Regular services were held from 1902 until 1970. The cemetery dates back to 1887. Today the site is used for public events and the occasional special service.
*''Zion Lutheran Church'' - This country church was constructed in 1926, and is located eight kilometers north of Windthorst.
Zion Lutheran Church
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Geography
Communities and localities
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM.
;Towns
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Origin and use
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* Kipling
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The following unincorporated communities are within the RM.
;Localities
* Bender
* Inchkeith
* Neelby
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population
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conducted by Statistics Canada
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, the RM of Kingsley No. 124 had a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021.
Government
The RM of Kingsley No. 124 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month.[ The ]reeve
Reeve may refer to:
Titles
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*Reeve (England), an official elected annually by the serfs to supervise lands for a lord
*High-reeve, a title taken by some Englis ...
of the RM is Gordon Sproat while its administrator is Holly Heikkila.[ The RM's office is located in Kipling.][
]
Transportation
Kipling Airport is located within the rural municipality.
References
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Division No. 5, Saskatchewan