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Coulee No. 136
Rural municipality
Rural Municipality of Coulee No. 136
Location of the RM of Coulee No. 136 in Saskatchewan
Location of the RM of Coulee No. 136 in Saskatchewan
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Census division 7
SARM division 3
Formed December 12, 1910
Area
 (2016)
 • Land 843.69 km2 (325.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 563
 • Density 0.7/km2 (2/sq mi)
Time zone CST
 • Summer (DST) CST
Area code(s) 306 and 639
Highway(s) Highway 363
Highway 609
Highway 721
Highway 739
Waterway(s) Braddock Lake
Highfield Reservoir

The Rural Municipality of Coulee No. 136 is a special kind of local government area in Saskatchewan, Canada. In 2016, about &&&&&&&&&&&&0563.&&&&&0563 people lived here. It's located in the southwest part of the province, not too far from the city of Swift Current.

History of Coulee No. 136

The Rural Municipality of Coulee No. 136 officially became a rural municipality on December 12, 1910. This means it started its own local government on that date.

Exploring the Geography

This rural municipality is home to several small communities and areas.

Towns and Villages

Here are some of the smaller places you can find within the RM:

  • Chortitz is an organized hamlet, which is a small community with some local services.

Other Localities

You'll also find these other small areas:

  • Braddock
  • Burnham
  • Hallonquist
  • McMahon
  • Neidpath
  • Rheinfeld
  • Rosenhof
  • Rosenort
  • South Gnadenthal

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in the RM of Coulee No. 136 has changed over the years.

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The total land area of the RM is about 843.69 km2 (325.75 sq mi). This means that in 2016, there were about 0.7 people living in each square kilometer.

How the Government Works

The Rural Municipality of Coulee No. 136 has its own local government. This government helps manage the area and make decisions for the people who live there.

Local Leaders

The RM is led by an elected council and an administrator.

  • The main leader is called the reeve. Currently, the reeve is Greg Targerson.
  • The administrator, who helps run things day-to-day, is Tammy Knight.
  • The RM's main office is located in Swift Current.
  • The council meets once a month, usually on the second Wednesday.
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