Saskatchewan Cities in 2006: Data Gap Explanation

An exact count of Saskatchewan cities in 2006 cannot be provided because the available municipal datasets do not include a snapshot from that specific year.

Why the Gap Exists

• Saskatchewan's municipal designations (city, town, village, resort village, northern municipality) are governed by The Cities Act and The Municipalities Act.
• City status requires population ≥ 5,000 and a request to the Minister.
• Official lists are published annually by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations, but historical archives may not be fully digitized or publicly queryable by year.

Reference Points

• 2001 Census: 16 cities (including Lloydminster, split with AB).
• 2011 Census: 16 cities (Martensville and Meadow Lake gained city status 2009/2010).
• 2021 Census: 17 cities (Warman added 2012).

Inference for 2006

Between 2001 and 2011, two communities became cities (Martensville: 2009; Meadow Lake: 2009). Therefore, in 2006, Saskatchewan likely had 16 cities — the same as 2001.

Definitive Source

For legal certainty, consult Saskatchewan Gazette (official publication) for Orders in Council granting city status, or request records from Ministry of Government Relations, Municipal Advisory Services.