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Established on August 20, 1912. Succeeded by Saskatoon Teacher's College in 1953.

In 1913 a tree nursery station and model farm opened in the community of Sutherland under the federal Department of the Interior, Forestry Branch. In addition to fields for the planting and harvesting of trees, the site included staff residences, tree packing and storage areas, a pumphouse for the irrigation system, a greenhouse, botanists’ research facility, a blacksmith shop, and a barn. When the Sutherland Forest Nursery Station was closed in 1966, a portion of the site was reopened as the Forestry Farm Park by the City of Saskatoon. In 1972 a zoo featuring indigenous animals opened adjacent to the old nursery station buildings. The site was designated a National Historic Site on Jun 22, 1990.

The Saskatchewan Water Appeal Board, formerly called the Saskatchewan Drainage Appeal Board, was established on July 1, 1984, when The Water Appeal Board Act came into effect in Saskatchewan. The purpose of the board is to hear appeals of the decisions of the Water Security Agency made pursuant to The Water Security Agency Act, 2005 (formerly called the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act). The appeals pertain to issues of water usage, alteration of natural water flows, drainage complaints, permit applications, and sewage problems in the province. Many of the appeals relate to farming and its water-related issues of flooding, erosion, drought, and irrigation.

The Water Security Agency investigates and adjudicates disputes and determines decisions, orders, and actions. If the affected parties wish to appeal the decision, an appeal is made to the Water Appeal Board within 30 days. The board has the power to affirm, vary, or substitute decisions made by the agency.

By resolving these water-related disputes, the Water Appeal Board assists in managing the province's water supply by protecting water quality and ensuring safe drinking water and the appropriate treatment of wastewater. Water management helps to regulate water supply channels, reduce flood and drought damage, protect aquatic habitats and resolve trans-boundary water issues.

The Water Appeal Board is a corporate body and fully responsible for its own financial operations. Funding for the Water Appeal Board is through the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. The board consists of no more than eight members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the minister. Members serve on the board for three year terms. The Water Appeals Board continues (2017) to operate.

The Saskatchewan Relief Commission was established by the J.T.M. Anderson Government in 1931 to administer the provincial assistance (relief) program and centralize all existing provincial relief agencies. A proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor on August 25, 1931 appointed Henry Black as chair and Pearl Johnston, Albert E. Whitmore, William A. Munns and William G. Yule as commissioners. The commissioners were responsible for formulating policy while C.B. Daniel, general manager, was the chief administrative officer. The Commission managed the spending of $31.5 million and provided direct relief, such as food, clothing, fuel, shelter and medical care, distributed through the rural municipalities. The Saskatchewan Relief Commission was disbanded on August 15, 1934.

The Rural Municipality of Wood River No. 74 of Saskatchewan was incorporated on December 9, 1912 pursuant to the Rural Municipalities Act (S.S. 1908-09, c. 6). The first municipal officials were A.W. Linnell (reeve); John Ellis, Felix O'Neil, Adam Cunningham, Claude Desmarais, A.W. Sabins and E.G. Woods (councillors) and A.S. Parrish (secretary-treasurer). Highway 13 (The Red Coat Trail) and the Wood River run through the municipality, which includes the communities of Lafleche, Melaval and Woodrow. The municipal office was located in Woodrow until 1926, when it was moved to Lafleche. The current (2010) office was built in 1967 in conjunction with the Town of Lafleche.

The rural municipality is currently governed by an elected council comprised of a reeve and six councillors, each representing a division of the rural municipality. Terms of office are 2 years starting at the first meeting of council held after the election. Council makes all decisions by resolution or by-law. Council meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Council is assisted by an administrator, who manages the daily operations, and other staff required to provide municipal services, facilities and other requirements necessary for the area. The rural municipality's responsibilities include tax collection, snow removal and the construction and maintenance of local roads. The rural municipality holds membership in the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM).

Incorporated December 12, 1910.

Incorporated January 1, 1950-

The Rural Municipality of Swift Current No. 137 of Saskatchewan was incorporated on December 12, 1910 pursuant to the Rural Municipalities Act (S.S. 1908-09, c. 6). The first municipal officials elected were Cy Newell (Reeve), James Wallace, C. Stevens, W. Burnett, E.H. Dart, H. Davison, and C.H. Carefoot (Councillors). The municipality is located in southwest Saskatchewan and encompasses the area located in ranges 13, 14, and 15 and townships 13, 14, 15, and 16, west of the third meridian. The municipal office is located in the city of Swift Current.

The municipality is currently (2010) governed by an elected council comprised of a reeve and six councillors. All decisions are made by resolution or by-law. Council is assisted by an administrator, who manages the daily operations, and other staff required to maintain municipal services, such as roads, utilities and recreational facilities.

The Rural Municipality of Prairie Rose No. 309 of Saskatchewan was incorporated on December 12, 1910 pursuant to the Rural Municipalities Act (S.S. 1908-09, c.6). The first reeve elected was E. G. Fisher. The first councilors were R. Copeland, William Smalley, J. Langelle, George Postier, Fred Ceal, and William Davidson. The first secretary-treasurer was Robert Graham. The municipality, located southeast of Saskatoon, encompasses the village of Jansen and the hamlet of Esk. It serves the area located in ranges 19, 20 and 21, townships 31, 32, and 33, west of the second meridian. It was named by Mr. Jansen after the roses that grew in the area.

The municipal office is located in Jansen. The municipality is currently (2009) administered by a reeve, six councilors and an administrator, previously known as the secretary-treasurer. Their responsibilities include passing by-laws, maintaining cemeteries, collecting taxes, assisting in maintaining hospitals and roads and preventing cruelty to animals. The Council meets once per month.

The population in the rural municipality has declined over time. In 1910, there were 452 residents. The population as of 2009 is 292.

The Rural Municipality of Mount Hope No. 279 of Saskatchewan was incorporated on December 18, 1911 pursuant to the Municipalities Act (S.S. 1908-09, c. 6). The first reeve elected was G.W. Booth. The first councilors were William Mcculloch, J.G. Mudock, W.W. Kemp, William H. Keirl, J.H. Murney, and H. Graham. The first secretary-treasurer was W.J. Wright. The municipality, located north of Regina, encompasses the village of Semans and the former village of Tate. It serves an area located in ranges 19, 20, and 21, townships 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, west of the second meridian.

The municipal office is located in Semans. The municipality is currently (2010) administered by a reeve, six councilors, and an administrator, previously known as the secretary-treasurer. Their responsibilities include passing by-laws, maintaining cemeteries, collecting taxes, assisting in maintaining hospitals and roads, and preventing cruelty to animals. The Council meets once per month. The population as of 2009 is 633.