Town of Langham
Langham is a vibrant community with the best of rural and urban life. The small-town atmosphere and brand new water treatment plant have attracted many new residents and have become the town's biggest assets. Saskatoon, only 20 minutes away, is very accessible on a four-lane highway. This makes all the convenience, events and luxuries of urban life easily accessible yet, at the end of the day, we can all come home to rural life in Langham.
Area
3.9767 km²
Distance to Markets
| City/Town/RM | Miles | KM |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon | 17 |
27 |
| North Battleford | 65 |
100 |
Age Characteristics of the Population
| Total - All persons | 1,120 |
| Age 0 - 14 | 245 |
| Age 15 - 24 | 135 |
| Age 25 - 44 | 320 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 145 |
| Age 55 and over | 270 |
| Median age of population | 36.8 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 77.7 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)
Labour Force
| Employed labour force 15 years and over | 480 |
| Participation rate (%) | 60.2 |
| Employment rate (%) | 56.7 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.8 |
| Median total income of persons 15 and over ($) | 23,287 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Educational Facilities
| Type of School | School Names |
|---|---|
| Elementary schools | Langham Elementary School |
| High schools | Walter Brown High School |
Highest Level of Schooling
| 20 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population by age group | 170 |
145 |
265 |
| % of population with less than a high school graduation certificate | 23.5 |
24.1 |
37.7 |
| % of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 23.5 |
13.8 |
13.2 |
| % of population with a trades certificate or diploma | 14.7 |
48.3 |
30.2 |
| % of population with a college certificate or diploma | 26.5 |
13.8 |
13.2 |
| % of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 11.8 |
0.0 |
5.7 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Major Employers
| Company Name | Industry Sector | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Spirit School Division | Education | 45 |
| Langham Sr.'s Home | Health | 35 |
| Langham Credit Union | Financial | 15 - 20 |
Real Estate
Average house price: $80,000 - $100,000
Industrial land availability:
Serviced land:| Size of lots (acres): | 0.4 |
| Existing building? | Yes |
| Services available: | Water, sewer, electricity, gas, phone, cable TV |
| Number of vacant lots: | 1 |
| Average price of vacant lots: | $30,000 |
Unserviced land:
| Size of lots (acres): | 0.2 to 1 acre |
| Number of vacant lots: | 6 municipally-owned, others privately-owned |
| Average price of vacant lots: | 0.25/sq.ft. (municipal) |
Municipal Services
| Utilities | Residential | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas rates | 10.50 + 32.72/M3 | 17.00 + 31.93/M3 |
| Electricity rates | $14.41 + 8.99¢/kwh | $18.70 + 8.24¢/kwh |
| Water rates | $12.50 for 1st 1,000 gallons $1.40/2,000 gallons |
$12.50 for 1st 1,000 gallons $1.40/2,000 gallons |
| Sewer rates | $14.95/month | Varies depending on business type |
| Telecommunications: | SaskTel (Phone, cell, High speed internet) |
| Police service: | Corman Park Police |
| Fire protection: | Langham Volunteer Fire Department |
| Health: | Child health clinics, Home Care, Meals on Wheels |
| Other services: | First responders |
Local Taxes
Property Taxes Multiplier
| Agriculture | 1.0 |
| Commercial | 1.1 |
| Industrial | 1.1 |
| Residential | 1.0 |
Mill Rate
| Municipal | 10.5 |
| School | 21.3 |
| Total | 31.8 |
Business Development Incentives
No taxes are levied for year of construction. Tax incentives are available to commercial/industrial projects on an individually-negotiated basis.
Transportation
| Main highways: | Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway, double lane) |
| Bus lines: | Saskatchewan Transportation Company |
| Rail lines: | Canadian National Railway |
| Accessibility to airport: | Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (27 km), 20 minutes away |
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
- River Valley RV Park
- River Hills Golf Course and Cross Country Ski Trails
- Langham and District Heritage Village and Museum
- Langham Branch Library
- Curling rink
- Skating rink
- Skateboard park
- Community hall
- Sports grounds: three ball diamonds, soccer pitches
- Moffatt Galleria
- Mable Elliott Horsemanship Services and Guest Ranch
Contact Information
| Name: | Randy Sherstobitoff |
| Job title: | Administrator |
| Address: | Box 289, Langham SK S0K 2L0 |
| Phone: | (306) 283-4842 |
| Fax: | (306) 283-4772 |
| E-mail: | admin@langham.ca |
| Website: | www.langham.ca |
