The Rural Municipality of Old Post No. 43 ( 2021 population: ) is a

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(RM) in the

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within Census Division No. 3 and Division No. 2. It is located in the southern portion of the province adjacent to the United States border, neighbouring Valley County and Daniels County in

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History

The RM of Old Post No. 43 incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 1967. ;Heritage properties There is one heritage building located within the RM. *''Elm Springs Roumanian Orthodox Church'' - Constructed in 1926, the church is in the Elma Springs area. Originally constructed by

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immigrants and originally called the ''Ascension of Our Lord Church'' it played an important role in the community. Today it is only used for a few services per year.

Geography

Communities and localities

The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM. ;

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

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* Elm Springs *

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* Lonesome Butte * Macworth * Quantock * Strathallen * West Poplar * Willowvale

Demographics

In the

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conducted by

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, the RM of Old Post No. 43 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 Old Post No. 43 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

* Wood Mountain Community Pool *

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* Wood Mountain Rodeo & Ranching Museum (located at the regional park) * Wood Mountain Post Historic Park ;Events * Wood Mountain Stampede, located at Wood Mountain Regional Park, is oldest continuous annual

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in Canada. It has run since 1890. * Wood Mountain Farmers Market * Wood Mountain Trade Fair

Government

The RM of Old Post No. 43 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Thursday of every month. The reeve position is vacant while the RM's administrator is Vickie Greffard. The RM's office is located in Wood Mountain.

Transportation

The RM is a part owner of the Fife Lake Railway.

References

{{Authority control * O Division No. 3, Saskatchewan