Overview
The Rural Municipality of Sarnia No. 221 (2021 population: 326) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 6 and SARM Division No. 2. It is located in the south-central portion of the province.
History
The RM of Sarnia No. 221 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 13, 1909. It is also home to the first municipal doctor in North America, Dr. Henry Schmitt, from 1914 to 1930. He practiced from his home in Holdfast, where his house still stands. The town did name Schmitt Street in his honour.
Communities and localities
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM.
Villages
- Chamberlain
- Dilke
- Holdfast
Resort villages
- Alice Beach
- Grandview Beach
- Wee Too Beach
The following unincorporated communities are within the RM.
- Penzance
Organized hamlets
- Sarnia Beach
Lakes and rivers
The following is a list of notable lakes and rivers in the RM:
- Last Mountain Lake
- Arm River
Parks
The following is a list of parks in the RM:
- Arm River Recreation Site
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Sarnia No. 221 had a population of 326 living in 135 of its 244 total private dwellings, a change of 1.2% from its 2016 population of 322. With a land area of 863.89 km2 (333.55 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.4/km2 (1.0/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Sarnia No. 221 recorded a population of 322 living in 131 of its 255 total private dwellings, a 21.1% change from its 2011 population of 266. With a land area of 870.73 km2 (336.19 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.4/km2 (1.0/sq mi) in 2016.
Government
The RM of Sarnia No. 221 is governed by an elected municipal council and its administrator. The RM’s office is located in Holdfast.