Milestone, Saskatchewan
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| Coordinates: 49°59′31″N 104°31′26″W / 49.992°N 104.524°W | ||
| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Saskatchewan | |
| Census division | 2 | |
| Rural Municipality | Caledonia | |
| Post office Founded | May 1, 1900 | |
| Incorporated (Village of the Northwest Territories) | March 14, 1903 | |
| Incorporated (Town) | 1906 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Jeff Brown | |
| • Town Administrator | Stephen Schury | |
| • Governing body | Milestone Town Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 618 | |
| • Density | 284.4/km2 (737/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CST | |
| Postal code | S0G 3L0 | |
| Area code(s) | 306 | |
| Highways | Highway 39 | |
| Waterways | Souris River valley | |
| Website | Official website | |
Milestone is a town in southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, on Saskatchewan Highway 39. The town was named after C. W. Milestone (superintendent of the New Soo Line) in 1893. The town acts as a service centre for the neighbouring countryside with the area's economy dominated by agriculture.
Three churches offer services; Milestone United Church, Milestone St. Aloysius Catholic Church and Milestone Alliance Church. Other facilities provided in the town include a public pool, campground, ice rink and various shops and services.
Milestone Elementary School offers Kindergarten to Grade 4. Milestone High School offers classes up to Grade 12.
Coordinates: 49°59′31″N 104°31′26″W / 49.992°N 104.524°W
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