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{{Short description|Village in Saskatchewan, Canada}}
'''Beauval, Saskatchewan''' is a small community located in [[Northern Saskatchewan]], [[Canada]]. Founded in the early [[20th Century]] as a Roman Catholic mission and as a transportation center.
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'''Beauval, Saskatchewan''' ({{langx|crk|script=Cans|i=no|ᓰᐲᓯᓯᕽ|sîpîsisihk}}) is a [[Northern village (Saskatchewan)|northern village]] located in [[List of communities in Northern Saskatchewan|Northern Saskatchewan]], near [[Lac Île-à-la-Crosse]]. It was founded in the early 20th century as a [[Roman Catholic]] mission and as a transportation centre.
The earliest known settler was [[Philip Yew]] who arrived in [[1905]], by [[1907]], others have arrived, mainly from [[Dore Lake]]. In [[1910]], [[Alexander Laliberte]] opened a fur trading store to serve the local [[trappers]]. It served as an outpost. In [[1969]], the community established the 'Beauval Local Community Authority', which elected council to oversee [[bylaws]], [[collect taxes]] and maintain law and order.


[[Saskatchewan Highway 165|Highway 165]] goes through the community. [[Saskatchewan Highway 918|Highway 918]] three kilometres east leads north to [[Patuanak]]. Eight kilometres east is the hamlet of [[Lac La Plonge, Saskatchewan|Lac La Plonge]] on [[Lac La Plonge]]. Eight kilometres west where Highway 165 joins [[Saskatchewan Highway 155|Highway 155]] is '''Beauval Forks'''. The [[Beauval Airport]] along with several businesses are located there.
Unlike most [[Northern Saskatchewan]] communities, Beauval has seen a population growth over the years. By the end of the [[Second World War]], Beauval had a population of approximately 350 residents, today the population is over 700 residents with an additional 200 living in the surronding area.
Beauval is situated in the valley of the [[Beaver River (Canada)|Beaver River]] hence the name "beautiful valley" or "beau val" in French. The population of Beauval was 756 in 2011.<ref>{{cite web
| title =Statistics Canada (Community profiles)
| date=8 February 2012 | url =http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E
| access-date =2012-10-12 }}</ref>


== History ==
The earliest known settler was Philip Yew who arrived in 1905, by 1907, others have arrived, mainly from [[Dore Lake]]. In 1910, Alexander Laliberte opened a fur trading store to serve the local [[animal trapping|trappers]]. It served as an outpost. In 1969, the community established the 'Beauval Local Community Authority', which elected council to oversee [[bylaws]], [[collect taxes]] and maintain law and order. Unlike most [[List of communities in Northern Saskatchewan|Northern Saskatchewan]] communities, Beauval has seen a population growth over the years. By the end of the [[Second World War]], Beauval had a population of approximately 350 residents, today the population is over 1,000 residents with an additional 200 living in the surrounding area.


== Beauval Residential School ==
=== Economy ===
{{main|Beauval Residential School}}
Today, the community of Beauval derives its economic resources from limited commercial fishing, very little trapping, local and provincial government subsidies, grants and programs, the mines, local businesses and the school. Tourism and recreation activities also provides economic resources.
La Plonge 192 (Indian Reserve) where the Beauval Residential School was located is across the river from Beauval and had 115 residents in 2011.<ref>{{cite web
| title =Canada Census 2011
| date=8 February 2012 | url =http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E
| access-date =2012-10-19 }}</ref> La Plonge 192 is part of the [[English River Dene Nation]].


Beauval Indian Residential School opened in 1895 and closed in 1983. It then became the [[Meadow Lake Tribal Council (Saskatchewan)|Meadow Lake Tribal Council]]'s Beauval Indian Education Centre which closed in 1995. The building has since been demolished.<ref>{{cite web
| title =History of La Loche (Beauval Residential School)
| url =https://sites.google.com/site/portagelaloche/history/6-residential-schools
| date =2012-10-12
| access-date =2012-08-13
| archive-date =2015-02-11
| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20150211185759/https://sites.google.com/site/portagelaloche/history/6-residential-schools
| url-status =dead
}}</ref>


A fire in 1927 and a flu epidemic in 1936 took the lives of many of the students.
=== Transportation ===
The community is [[Beauval Airport]]. There are dirt roads which connect Beauval to neighboring communities.


== Demographics ==
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Beauval had a population of {{val|685|fmt=commas}} living in {{val|232|fmt=commas}} of its {{val|279|fmt=commas}} total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:685-640}}|640|1}} from its 2016 population of {{val|640|fmt=commas}}. With a land area of {{convert|14.72|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|685|14.72|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000203&geocode=A000247 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=March 27, 2022}}</ref>
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=== External Links ===
== Economy ==
Today, Beauval derives its economic resources from limited commercial fishing, very little trapping, local and provincial government subsidies, grants and programs, the mines, local businesses and the school. Tourism and recreation activities also provides economic resources.


== Transportation ==
* Map of Beauval [http://www.becquet.com/director/maps/Beauval.htm]
The community is served by [[Beauval Airport]]. There are dirt roads which connect Beauval to neighbouring communities.
* Ministry of Northern Affairs [http://www.northern.gov.sk.ca/communities/community/beauval.shtm]

== See also ==
*[[List of Indian residential schools in Canada]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{| border="2" style="width:75%; margin:auto;"
| style="width:35%; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:30%; text-align:center;" | '''North:''' [[Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan|Île-à-la-Crosse]]
| style="width:35%; text-align:center;" |
|-
| style="width:10%; text-align:center;" | '''West:''' [[Jans Bay, Saskatchewan|Jans Bay]]
| style="width:35%; text-align:center;" | '''Beauval'''
| style="width:30%; text-align:center;" | '''East:''' [[La Ronge, Saskatchewan|La Ronge]]
|-
| style="width:35%; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:30%; text-align:center;" | '''South:''' [[Dore Lake, Saskatchewan|Dore Lake]]
| style="width:35%; text-align:center;" |
|}
{{Subdivisions of Saskatchewan}}
{{SKDivision18}}

[[Category:Division No. 18, Saskatchewan]]
[[Category:Northern villages in Saskatchewan]]
[[Category:Hudson's Bay Company trading posts]]


{{SKDivision18-geo-stub}}

Latest revision as of 13:44, 4 November 2024

Beauval
ᓰᐲᓯᓯᕽ
sîpîsisihk
Northern village[1]
Beauval is located in Saskatchewan
Beauval
Beauval
Beauval is located in Canada
Beauval
Beauval
Coordinates: 55°08′27″N 107°37′47″W / 55.14083°N 107.62972°W / 55.14083; -107.62972
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
DistrictNorthern Saskatchewan Administration District
Settled1905
Post office established1910
Government
 • TypeMunicipal council
 • MayorNick Daigneault[2]
 • MLA AthabascaJim Lemaigre
 • MP Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill RiverGary Vidal
Area
 • Land6.71 km2 (2.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total756
 • Density112.6/km2 (292/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (UTC)
Postal code
S0M 0G0
Highways Highway 165
[4][5]

Beauval, Saskatchewan (Plains Cree: ᓰᐲᓯᓯᕽ, romanized: sîpîsisihk) is a northern village located in Northern Saskatchewan, near Lac Île-à-la-Crosse. It was founded in the early 20th century as a Roman Catholic mission and as a transportation centre.

Highway 165 goes through the community. Highway 918 three kilometres east leads north to Patuanak. Eight kilometres east is the hamlet of Lac La Plonge on Lac La Plonge. Eight kilometres west where Highway 165 joins Highway 155 is Beauval Forks. The Beauval Airport along with several businesses are located there.

Beauval is situated in the valley of the Beaver River hence the name "beautiful valley" or "beau val" in French. The population of Beauval was 756 in 2011.[6]

History

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The earliest known settler was Philip Yew who arrived in 1905, by 1907, others have arrived, mainly from Dore Lake. In 1910, Alexander Laliberte opened a fur trading store to serve the local trappers. It served as an outpost. In 1969, the community established the 'Beauval Local Community Authority', which elected council to oversee bylaws, collect taxes and maintain law and order. Unlike most Northern Saskatchewan communities, Beauval has seen a population growth over the years. By the end of the Second World War, Beauval had a population of approximately 350 residents, today the population is over 1,000 residents with an additional 200 living in the surrounding area.

Beauval Residential School

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Main article: Beauval Residential School

La Plonge 192 (Indian Reserve) where the Beauval Residential School was located is across the river from Beauval and had 115 residents in 2011.[7] La Plonge 192 is part of the English River Dene Nation.

Beauval Indian Residential School opened in 1895 and closed in 1983. It then became the Meadow Lake Tribal Council's Beauval Indian Education Centre which closed in 1995. The building has since been demolished.[8]

A fire in 1927 and a flu epidemic in 1936 took the lives of many of the students.

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Beauval had a population of 685 living in 232 of its 279 total private dwellings, a change of 7% from its 2016 population of 640. With a land area of 14.72 km2 (5.68 sq mi), it had a population density of 46.5/km2 (120.5/sq mi) in 2021.[9]

Canada census – Beauval community profile
20212011
Population685 (+7.0% from 2016)756 (-6.2% from 2006)
Land area14.72 km2 (5.68 sq mi)6.71 km2 (2.59 sq mi)
Population density46.5/km2 (120/sq mi)112.6/km2 (292/sq mi)
Median age35.2 (M: 31.6, F: 38.4)26.4 (M: 26.0, F: 27.2)
Private dwellings279 (total)  232 (occupied)281 (total) 
Median household income$83,000
References: 2021[10] 2011[11] earlier[12][13]

Economy

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Today, Beauval derives its economic resources from limited commercial fishing, very little trapping, local and provincial government subsidies, grants and programs, the mines, local businesses and the school. Tourism and recreation activities also provides economic resources.

Transportation

[edit]

The community is served by Beauval Airport. There are dirt roads which connect Beauval to neighbouring communities.

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Search for Municipal Information". Government of Saskatchewan. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  2. ^ Village of Beauval, Saskatchewan | Government
  3. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  4. ^ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Archived from the original on 6 October 2006. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
  5. ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System (Northern Village of BEAUVAL)". Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
  6. ^ "Statistics Canada (Community profiles)". 8 February 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  7. ^ "Canada Census 2011". 8 February 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  8. ^ "History of La Loche (Beauval Residential School)". 12 October 2012. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  10. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  11. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  12. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 20 August 2019.
  13. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 18 July 2021.
North: Île-à-la-Crosse
West: Jans Bay Beauval East: La Ronge
South: Dore Lake


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