Melville Pearl Park[1]
Coordinates: 50°56′0″N 102°48′0″W / 50.933333°N 102.8°W / 50.933333; -102.8Coordinates: 50°56′0″N 102°48′0″W / 50.933333°N 102.8°W / 50.933333; -102.8
Country	Canada
Province	Saskatchewan
Incorporated Village	1908
Incorporated Town	November 1, 1909
Incorporated City	August 1, 1960
Government
- Mayor	Walter Streelasky
- MLA Constituency of Melville-Saltcoats	Bob Bjornerud
- MP Yorkton--Melville	Garry Breitkreuz
Area
- Total	14.82 km2 (5.7 sq mi)
Population (2006)[2]
- Total	4,149
- Metro Density	280.0/km2 (725.2/sq mi)
Time zone	Central Standard Time (UTC−6)
Highways	Hwy 10 Hwy 15 Hwy 47
Pearl Park Post office established	1905
Melville Post office established	July 1, 1908
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Melville is a small Canadian city located in the east-central portion of Saskatchewan. It was declared a city by the province in 1960. The city is 89.69 miles (144 km) north east of the provincial capital of Regina and 26.87 miles (43 km) south west of Yorkton.^[10][11] According to The World Gazetteer, it has a 2004 population of approximately 4,300.

Contents 1 History 2 Demographics 3 Government 4 Infrastructure 5 Education 6 Sports 7 Arts and culture 7.1 Hollywood References 8 Notable Melvillians 9 Location 10 References 11 External links

[edit] History

According to What's in a Name?: The Story Behind Saskatchewan Places and Names by E. T. Russell, People Places Contemporary Saskatchewan Placenames by Bill Barry the city was named for Charles Melville Hays, who at the time of the settlement's initial construction was the president of the Grand Trunk Railway and Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.^[12][13]

Pearl Park was the area's first post office established in 1905 near the Pearl creek, a tributary of the Qu'Appelle River.^[1]

[edit] Demographics

The economic boom of Saskatchewan has led to an increase of nearly 200 residents in Melville over the past year (2007-2008). Although Melville is currently Saskatchewan's smallest city, with 4677 residents, recent announcements of new business openings in the City of Melville promises additional newcomers to this welcoming and friendly community.

As of June, 2008, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health statistics show that 4,677 citizens reside in the City of Melville.^[14]

According to the Canada 2001 Census:

Population:	4,453 (-4.2% from 1996)
Land area:	14.78 km²
Population density:	301.3 people/km²
Median age:	44.9 (males: 43.3, females: 46.7)
Total private dwellings:	2,154
Mean household income:	$32,547

[edit] Government

Melville has a mayor as the highest ranking government official. Voters also elect aldermen or councillors to form the municipal council. Currently the mayor is Dr. Walter Streelasky.

Provincially, Melville is within the Constituency of Melville-Saltcoats. It is currently represented served by their MLA, Bob Bjornerud.

Melville is represented in the Canadian House of Commons by its MP of the Yorkton--Melville riding, currently Garry Breitkreuz .^[3][5][7][6]

[edit] Infrastructure

Melville's namesake was the president of the Grand Trunk Railway and Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Charles Melville Hays^[12] Since Melville's founding in 1908, it has served as a nexus for railroad activity, currently including that of Canadian National Railway and VIA Rail, the latter for which Melville effectively serves as the main rail/bus connection to Regina for its passengers. Today Melville railway station is still served by The Canadian three times per week.

The Melville Railway Museum (c. 1911) is a Municipal Heritage Property on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. ^[15]

Melville's connections by road to other communities include Saskatchewan Highways 10, 15 and 47. The closest major centre to Melville is the city of Yorkton, which is only 43 kilometres to the northeast.

Melville Municipal Airport (TC LID: CJV9) is located 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) east of the city.^[16]

[edit] Education

Melville is served by École St. Henry's Junior Elementary School, St. Henry's Sr School and St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School both a part of the Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division^[17][18] The Carlton Regional College Basic Education is located nearby in Lestock. The Melville Comprehensive High School, apart of the Good Spirit School Division provides secondary education.^[19][20] Parkland Regional College provides post secondary technical training and operates a branch school out of the Melville Comprehensive High School building.^[21]

[edit] Sports

Melville is home to the Melville Millionaires of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, as well as the Melville Millionaires of the Western Major Baseball League and the Melville Cobras of the East Central 9 Man Football League.

The Building Communities Program, a provincial government initiative, has earmarked 3.7 million dollars to establish the Melville Communiplex. The communiplex will offer a new 1,700 seat ice arena, fitness and cardio care facilities, and a walking track. It will replace the existing 60 year old Melville Stadium, home to the Melville Millionaires. The communiplex is estimated to cost between 13 and 16 million dollars.^[22]

The city also has an 18 hole Golf course.

[edit] Arts and culture

Within 20 kilometers (12 mi) are the Melville Game Preserve, Melville Regional Park and Duff Recreation Site.^[9]

[edit] Hollywood References

Hannibal Rising - Hannibal shows up in the "Hamlet of Melville" in the final scene of the movie. Oddly, the town is surrounded by forest and is referred to as "near Saskatoon."

[edit] Notable Melvillians

• Sid Abel - Hockey Hall of Famer (deceased).
• Tim Cheveldae - NHL Goaltender.
• Terry Puhl - Retired baseball player.
• Jarret Stoll - NHL player for the Los Angeles Kings.
• Chris Kunitz NHL player for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

[edit] Location

		Yorkton
	Balcarres		Churchbridge
		Melville
		Grenfell

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• City of Melville Web Portal
• City of Melville Homepage

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