Admiral (2016 population: 20) is a special service area within the Rural Municipality of Wise Creek No. 77 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Originally incorporated as a village in 1914, it relinquished its status when it dissolved on August 17, 2006.

Admiral is 1.6 km (1.0 mi) south of Highway 13 (the Red Coat Trail) on the Great Western Railway, approximately 65 km (40 mi) south of Swift Current. It is approximately 30 km (19 mi) equidistant from Shaunavon and Ponteix to the west and east respectively. Local services are limited to a post office and Roman Catholic church.

Etymology

Admiral is a CPR list name, named after the naval rank. This is consistent with other communities along the Weyburn-Lethbridge line, including Yeoman, Khedive, Viceroy, and Consul.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Admiral had a population of 15 living in 8 of its 9 total private dwellings, a change of -25% from its 2016 population of 20. With a land area of 1.87 km (0.72 sq mi), it had a population density of 8.0/km (20.8/sq mi) in 2021.

Economy

The economy of the Rural Municipality of Wise Creek No. 77 is predominantly based on agriculture including crop farming and livestock operations.

Infrastructure

Saskatchewan Transportation Company provided intercity bus service to Admiral prior to its dissolution in 2017.

See also

• List of communities in Saskatchewan