| Coordinates | 51°44′50″N 105°00′41″W |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Central |
| Census division | 11 |
| Rural Municipality | Usborne No. 310 |
| Governing body | Drake Village Council[1] |
| Mayor | Peter Nicholson |
| Administrator | Stuart Jantz |
| Area total | 0.72 km² |
| Population as of | 2016 |
| Population total | 197 |
| Population density | 275.2 km² |
| Time zone | CST (UTC−06:00) |
| Postal code | S0K 1H0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Railways | Canadian Pacific Railway |
Drake (2016 population: ) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Usborne No. 310 and Census Division No. 11. The village lies west of Highway 20, approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south of its intersection with the Yellowhead Highway.
History
Drake incorporated as a village on September 19, 1910.[2]
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Drake had a population of 197 living in 91 of its 103 total private dwellings, a change of 0% from its 2016 population of 197. With a land area of 0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2021.[3]
In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Drake recorded a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a -2.54% change from its 2011 population of . With a land area of 0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2016.[4]
Economy
Drake is mostly a farming community, supported by the crops and livestock of the surrounding farms. However, two successful large-scale businesses, Drake Meat Processors[5] and Bergen Industries,[6] were founded in and operate from the village, keeping it from becoming a loose connection of farms.
Education
The local school, Drake Elementary School, is used by elementary-aged students from Drake (as well as surrounding areas without their own school, such as Lockwood). After Grade 8, students go to the nearby Lanigan Central High School to complete their secondary education. Despite decreasing enrollment, DES finds strong support in the community; however, recent changes to the school division structuring across Saskatchewan have left its long-term future in doubt.
Sports
Drake is home to the 2023 Senior Hockey Saskatchewan Provincial A champions, the Drake Canucks.[7][better source needed]
Notable people
- Robin Bartel, former National Hockey League player
See also
References
- ^ Drake Village Council
- ^ "Urban Municipality Incorporations". Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations. Archived October 15, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Saskatchewan)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ Drake Meat Processors
- ^ Bergen Industries
- ^ "Long Lake Hockey League : Website by RAMP InterActive". longlakehockey.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.