Rural Municipality of Aberdeen
The southeastern border of the RM of Aberdeen No. 373 is located 8km east of Saskatoon, where the country residential areas of Strawberry Ridge and Strawberry Hills are located. The Hamlet of Edenburg lies 5km northeast of the Town of Aberdeen, which is twenty minutes northeast of Saskatoon. The RM of Aberdeen maintains 530 km of road in the summer and 320 km of road in the winter. Highways 41 and 27 run through the RM.
Within the boundaries of the RM of Aberdeen reside three major businesses, which include a grain terminal, pulse crops processor and manufacturer of plastic water tanks and floating docks, among other products. Agriculture is the leading industry in the region and is vital to the economy of the RM of Aberdeen. The RM boasts some of the most productive land in Saskatchewan. Wheat, barley, canola, flax, mustard oats, peas and lentils are commonly grown in this area. New crops of borage and many herbs are also grown and do well. The Aberdeen Community Pasture Committee manages 7,520 acres of pasture. The RM owns 1,120 acres of this land.
The town and RM of Aberdeen have wonderful volunteers who have planned a $3 million sports and culture centre. Phase one was completed through fundraising.
Area
673.43 km²
Distance to Markets
| City/Town/RM | Miles | KM |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon | 23 |
38 |
| Town of Vonda | 10 |
15 |
Age Characteristics of the Population
| Total - All persons | 765 |
| Age 0 - 14 | 150 |
| Age 15 - 24 | 105 |
| Age 25 - 44 | 170 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 155 |
| Age 55 and over | 200 |
| Median age of population | 42.6 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 79.7 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)
Labour Force
| Employed labour force 15 years and over | 455 |
| Participation rate (%) | 71.8 |
| Employment rate (%) | 70.2 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 |
| Median total income of persons 15 and over ($) | 16,969 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Educational Facilities
| Type of School | School Names |
|---|---|
| Elementary schools | Aberdeen Composite High School |
| High schools | Aberdeen Composite High School |
Highest Level of Schooling
| 20 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population by age group | 90 |
145 |
195 |
| % of population with less than a high school graduation certificate | 16.7 |
37.9 |
28.2 |
| % of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 33.3 |
27.6 |
23.1 |
| % of population with a trades certificate or diploma | 11.1 |
13.8 |
12.8 |
| % of population with a college certificate or diploma | 22.2 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| % of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 22.2 |
13.8 |
33.3 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Major Employers
| Company Name | Industry Sector | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Seed Processor Ltd. | Grains/Oilseed | 5 |
| Louis Dreyfus Canada Ltd. | Grains/Oilseed | 5 |
| Hold-On Industries | Plastic Products | 3 |
| SW Seeds Ltd. | Seed Grower | 3 |
Real Estate
Average house price: $150,000 - $250,000
Municipal Services
| Utilities | Residential & Commercial |
|---|---|
| Natural gas rates | Contact SaskEnergy at 1-800-607-3075 |
| Electricity rates | Contact SaskPower at 1-888-757-6937 |
| Police service: | RCMP |
| Fire protection: | Aberdeen Fire Department/Sunset Estates Fire Department |
| Health: | Saskatoon Health Region |
Local Taxes
Property Taxes
| Agriculture | 246,151 |
| Commercial | 56,375 |
| Residential | 137,093 |
Mill Rate
| Municipal | 8.75 |
| School | 18.7 |
| Total | 27.45 |
Business Development Incentives
Council has offered tax exemptions for three to five years to attract businesses. There is cost sharing available on road improvements and taxes are lower than neighbouring municipalities.
Transportation
| Main highways: | Highways 41, 27 and 5 |
| Rail lines: | Canadian National Railway |
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
The RM of Aberdeen is the home of the Fish Creek Historical Site, where a monument commemorates General Middleton's camp. The battlefield where Major General Frederick Middleton fought Louis Riel's troops during the 1885 Northwest Rebellion is located 1.6 km southeast of the camp. Two additional monuments to this historical battle are situated there. The Clarkboro Ferry is located close to the historical Clarke's Crossing, where Middleton's troops crossed the South Saskatchewan River on their way to the Battle of Fish Creek. A monument to Clarke's Crossing has been placed on Edenburg Road, southwest of the Town of Aberdeen.
Contact Information
| Name: | Gary Dziadyk |
| Job title: | Administrator |
| Address: | Box 40, Aberdeen SK S0K 0A0 |
| Phone: | (306) 253-4312 |
| Fax: | (306) 253-4445 |
| E-mail: | rm373@sasktel.net |
