Melfort, Saskatchewan
Melfort | |
|---|---|
| City of Melfort | |
| Motto: From Many Builders One Community | |
| Coordinates: 52°51′23″N 104°36′36″W / 52.85639°N 104.61000°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Post office established | August 1, 1892 |
| Incorporated Village | 1903 |
| Incorporated Town | July 1, 1907 |
| Incorporated City | September 2, 1980 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Glenn George |
| • MLA Melfort | Todd Goudy |
| • MP Prince Albert | Randy Hoback |
| Elevation | 480.10 m (1,575.13 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 5,992 |
| • Density | 405.4/km2 (1,050/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| Highways | Hwy 3, CanAm Highway Hwy 2 CanAm Highway, Sk Hwy 641 |
| Website | www |
Melfort (2016 population 5,992) is a city in Saskatchewan, Canada, located approximately 95 kilometres (59 mi) southeast of Prince Albert, 172 kilometres (107 mi) northeast of Saskatoon and 280 kilometres (170 mi) north of Regina.
Melfort became Saskatchewan's 12th city in 1980. Melfort was formerly called the "City of Northern Lights" due to the frequency with which the aurora borealis appears. However, in 2016, Melfort became "Play Melfort" due to its vast recreation programs and facilities.
The city is bordered by the Rural Municipality of Star City No. 428 and the Rural Municipality of Flett's Springs No. 429. It is also the administrative headquarters of the Peter Chapman First Nation band government.