The Rural Municipality of Star City No. 428 ( 2016 population: ) is a

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(RM) in the

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within Census Division No. 14 and Division No. 4.

History

The RM of Star City No. 428 incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 1913.

Geography

Communities and localities

The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM. ; Cities * Melfort ;

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* Star City ;

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* Valparaiso The following unincorporated communities are within the RM. ;Localities *

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* Naisberry *

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Demographics

In the

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conducted by

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, the RM of Star City No. 428 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. In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Star City No. 428 recorded a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016.

Attractions

* Star City Heritage Museum * Melfort & District Regional Park

Government

The RM of Star City No. 428 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The

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of the RM is Robert Miller while its administrator is Levina Cronk. The RM's office is located in Star City.

Transportation

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Saskatchewan Highway 776 Highway 776 is a provincial highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 41 near Ethelton to Highway 23 near Bjorkdale. Highway 776 is about long. Highway 776 also intersects Highway 35 and Highway 681. It pass ...

References

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