Milestone, Saskatchewan
Milestone | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Location of Milestone in Saskatchewan | |
| Coordinates: 49°59′31″N 104°31′26″W / 49.992°N 104.524°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 2 |
| Rural Municipality | Caledonia |
| Post office Founded | May 1, 1900 |
| Incorporated (Village of the Northwest Territories) | March 14, 1903 |
| Incorporated (Town) | 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jeff Brown |
| • Town Administrator | Stephen Schury |
| • Governing body | Milestone Town Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 699 |
| • Density | 321.7/km2 (833/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0G 3L0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 39 |
| Waterways | Souris River valley |
| Website | milestonesk |
Milestone is a town in southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, on Highway 39. The town was named after C. W. Milestone (superintendent of the New Soo Line) in 1893. The town serves as a service centre for the neighbouring countryside with the area's economy dominated by agriculture.
Two churches offer services; Milestone Alliance Church and The Lighthouse Church. Other facilities provided within the town include a public pool, campground, ice rink and various shops and services.