Blaine Lake
History
A surveyor named Blaine was drowned in the lake prior to the establishment in 1911.
The historic CN train station that now houses the Blaine Lake Wapiti Library along with the local town history museum. The station was built in 1912 two years after the rail line between Prince Albert and North Battleford was constructed and served the community until 1973. The Doukhobor Dugout House is a Provincial Heritage Property southeast of the town.
- Heritage properties
A number of heritage buildings are located within the community: St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church built in 1914, the Doukhobor Prayer Home built in 1931 and the CN Station Building built in 1912.
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Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Blaine Lake had a population of 509 living in 250 of its 296 total private dwellings, a change of 2% from its 2016 population of 499. With a land area of 1.86 km (0.72 sq mi), it had a population density of 273.7/km (708.8/sq mi) in 2021.
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 509 (+2.0% from 2016) | 499 (-2.2% from 2011) | 510 (+8.1% from 2006) |
| Land area | 1.86 km (0.72 sq mi) | 1.95 km (0.75 sq mi) | 1.95 km (0.75 sq mi) |
| Population density | 272.9/km (707/sq mi) | 255.9/km (663/sq mi) | 261.6/km (678/sq mi) |
| Median age | 48.0 (M: 46.8, F: 48.0) | 50.1 (M: 49, F: 51.3) | 49.7 (M: 49.2, F: 50.2) |
| Private dwellings | 296 (total) 250 (occupied) | 309 (total) | 309 (total) |
| Median household income | $50,400 |
Amenities
Blaine Lake is known for being "The Gateway to the Lakes!" as many lakes, campgrounds, golf courses and tourist attractions are located within a short distance from the town.
The community has a curling rink, a skating rink, grocery store, hardware store, post office, several restaurants and two gas stations. Other businesses include a SARCAN recycle depot, an insurance broker, a veterinarian, a metal fabricator, a sign shop and several construction contractors.
Education
Blaine Lake has an elementary and high school called the Blaine Lake Composite School. It has 175 students and is in the Prairie Spirit School Division # 206.