Town of Hague
Hague is the "Gateway to Northern Lakes" and is becoming a bedroom community to Saskatoon, with many residents commuting. We have a strong business core and good school accessibility.
Area
1.0273 km²
Distance to Markets
| City/Town/RM | Miles | KM |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon | 30 |
48 |
Age Characteristics of the Population
| Total - All persons | 710 |
| Age 0 - 14 | 150 |
| Age 15 - 24 | 100 |
| Age 25 - 44 | 195 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 105 |
| Age 55 and over | 150 |
| Median age of population | 34.4 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 78.9 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)
Labour Force
| Employed labour force 15 years and over | 355 |
| Participation rate (%) | 67.3 |
| Employment rate (%) | 64.5 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 |
| Median total income of persons 15 and over ($) | 19,226 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Educational Facilities
| Type of School | School Names |
|---|---|
| Elementary schools | Hague Elementary School |
| High schools | Hague High School |
Highest Level of Schooling
| 20 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population by age group | 115 |
140 |
145 |
| % of population with less than a high school graduation certificate | 34.8 |
57.1 |
72.4 |
| % of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 30.4 |
14.3 |
6.9 |
| % of population with a trades certificate or diploma | 21.7 |
7.1 |
13.8 |
| % of population with a college certificate or diploma | 8.7 |
14.3 |
6.9 |
| % of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 0.0 |
7.1 |
0.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Major Employers
| Company Name | Industry Sector | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Hague High and Elementary Schools | Education | 40 |
| Valley Ford Sales | Car Dealership | 20 |
| Sunshine Housing | Group Home | 20 |
| Bak's Building Supplies | Construction/Retail | 20 |
Real Estate
Average house price: $69,858
Municipal Services
| Utilities | Residential | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Water rates | $14.00/1,000 gallons Min. $21.00 |
$14.00/1,000 gallons Min. $21.00 |
| Sewer rates | $11.00/month | $11.00 or $36.00/month |
| Telecommunications: | SaskTel/Mobility |
| Police service: | RCMP - Rosthern Detachment |
| Fire protection: | Volunteer department |
| Health: | Medical clinic (2½ days/week) |
| Other services: | Library |
Local Taxes
Property Taxes
| Agriculture | Min. 750.00 |
| Commercial | Min. 750.00 |
| Industrial | Min. 750.00 |
| Residential | Min. 750.00 |
Mill Rate
| Municipal | 13.2 |
| School | 18.5 |
| Total | 31.7 |
Business Development Incentives
Incentives are considered on a case-by-case basis as requested and decided by council.
Transportation
| Main highways: | Highway 11 |
| Bus lines: | Saskatchewan Transportation Company |
| Rail lines: | Carlton Trail |
| Accessibility to airport: | Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (30 miles) |
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
- Arena (hockey, curling and figure skating)
- Museum
Contact Information
| Name: | Deanna Brown |
| Job title: | Administrator |
| Address: | Box 180, Hague SK S0K 1X0 |
| Phone: | (306) 225-2155 |
| Fax: | (306) 225-4410 |
| E-mail: | town_hague@sasktel.net |
