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Local Government
Authorized form of name
Dundurn (Sask.), 1980-
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- Dundurn
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Dates of existence
1980-
History
The Town of Dundurn is an urban municipality incorporated on November 1, 1980. Dundurn was originally incorporated as a village on July 7, 1905 and retained that status until 1980. The town is governed by an elected council that can hire staff to manage daily administration and maintain municipal services, such as roads, utilities and recreation facilities. The responsibilities of the council include enforcing bylaws; waste collection/landfill; fire protection; maintaining public utilities, roads and streets; issuing tax and assessment notices and collecting taxes and other fees.
The Town of Dundurn, named for Dundurn Castle in Scotland, is an agricultural based community located in central Saskatchewan. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers south of the City of Saskatoon on Highway No. 11 and is located in Dundurn Rural Municipality No. 314.
The town is currently (2006) administered by a mayor, five councillors, a treasurer and an administrator. The current population is 596.
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Authority record created on 2008-06-12. Approved 2012-03-06. Last modified on 2017-11-29.
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AMICUS Authorities - no entry found
Various Internet sites
Dundurn Memories
People Places : Saskatchewan and Its Names
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan : A Living Legacy