Milestone | |
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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 |
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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.[5]
Two churches offer services; Milestone Alliance Church and The Lighthouse Church.[5] Other facilities provided within the town include a public pool, campground, ice rink and various shops and services.[5]