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Sweetgrass 113
Sweetgrass Indian Reserve No. 113
A map of the province of Saskatchewan showing 297 rural municipalities and hundreds of small Indian reserves. One is highlighted with a red circle.
Location in Saskatchewan
First Nation Sweetgrass
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 15,683 ha (38,754 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 643
Community Well-Being Index 55

Sweetgrass 113 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to the Sweetgrass First Nation, an Indigenous group in Canada.

Sweetgrass 113 is located about 26 kilometres west of a city called North Battleford. It is a place where many members of the Sweetgrass First Nation live.

What is Sweetgrass 113?

Sweetgrass 113 is an Indian reserve. These are lands set aside by the Canadian government for the use and benefit of First Nations peoples. They are managed by the First Nations themselves.

Who Lives There?

According to the 2016 Canadian Census, 643 people lived in Sweetgrass 113. These residents lived in 169 homes. The community had a total of 181 private homes at that time.

How Big is Sweetgrass 113?

The total area of Sweetgrass 113 is about 15,683 hectares. To give you an idea, one hectare is roughly the size of a soccer field. So, this reserve is quite large!

Understanding Community Well-Being

The well-being of a community can be measured in different ways. One way is through something called the Community Well-Being Index. This index helps us understand how well a community is doing in terms of things like education, jobs, and housing.

What is the Community Well-Being Index?

The Community Well-Being Index (CWB) is a score out of 100. It looks at several factors to see how healthy and strong a community is. A higher score means better well-being.

Sweetgrass 113's Score

In 2016, Sweetgrass 113 had a Community Well-Being Index score of 55 out of 100. This score helps us understand the community's progress and areas where it might need more support.

Location in Saskatchewan

Sweetgrass 113 is located in the province of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It is known for its flat lands and farming.

Where is it on the Map?

The map in the infobox shows you exactly where Sweetgrass 113 is located in Saskatchewan. It's marked with a red circle. This helps you see its position relative to other places in the province.

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Location of Sweetgrass 113 in Saskatchewan
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