Palmer is a small unorganized

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located 15 km east of the town of

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in Sutton Rural Municipality No. 103,

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. The population of Palmer fluctuates during the year, hovering in the double digits with peak population occurring in the summer months. The main reason of this spike is due to the efforts of the residents to establish Palmer as a venue for performing artists. In 2006 the hamlet had a population of 27 people. It previously held the status of village until January 1, 2002.

History

Prior to January 1, 2002, Palmer was incorporated as a

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, and was restructured as a

under the jurisdiction of the

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of Sutton on that date.

Demographics

In the

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conducted by

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, Palmer had a population of 20 living in 6 of its 7 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 10. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021.

History of the church

The prominent structure in Palmer is St. Oliver's Catholic Church which closed its doors in 1970. Eventually purchased by Mr. Bowler from his grandfather's estate, the building became simply known as "The Church". The first mass was held by Father Gravel on May 17, 1914 and in the spirit of historical recognition, the residents of Palmer held a Centennial Celebration on May 17, 2014, highlighted by a music festival with the main stage located within the church.

References

Sutton No. 103, Saskatchewan Designated places in Saskatchewan Former villages in Saskatchewan Unincorporated communities in Saskatchewan Populated places disestablished in 2002 Division No. 3, Saskatchewan {{SKDivision3-geo-stub

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History of the church

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