Rural Municipality Of Sliding Hills No. 273
History
The RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 1913.
- Heritage properties
There are three historical buildings located within the RM.
- Greek Catholic Church of Transfiguration (also called the Dneiper Catholic Church) - Constructed in 1931 in a byzantine cruciform style. The church is of historic significance within the community.
- Holy Assumption St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (also called Holy Assumption of St. Mary and the Boychuk Church) - Constructed in 1902 and officially opened in 1927, the church still hosts an annual service attended by descendants of early immigrants to the area.
- St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Constructed in 1924, the church includes a separate bell tower and is of historical significance in the community.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 had a population of 438 living in 194 of its 264 total private dwellings, a change of 4% from its 2016 population of 421. With a land area of 820.7 km (316.9 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.5/km (1.4/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 recorded a population of 421 living in 191 of its 267 total private dwellings, a -19% change from its 2011 population of 520. With a land area of 855.28 km (330.23 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.5/km (1.3/sq mi) in 2016.
Government
The RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Monday of every month. The reeve of the RM is Harvey Malanowich while its administrator is Todd Steele. The RM's office is located in Mikado.
Transportation
Passenger rail service is provided to the RM by Via Rail at its Mikado flag stop.