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Dafoe, Saskatchewan
Community in Saskatchewan, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dafoe (2016 population: 15) is a special service area in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Big Quill No. 308 and Census Division No. 10. It was a village prior to August 2018. Dafoe is east of the intersection of Highway 6 and 16 and southwest of Big Quill Lake. The Dafoe Brook[6] flows to the east of the community. Dafoe marks the far western end of the area known to Icelandic settlers in Saskatchewan as the Lakes Settlement (Icelandic: Vatnabyggð).[7]
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History
Dafoe incorporated as a village on May 28, 1920.[8] It restructured on July 31, 2018, relinquishing its village status in favour of becoming a special service area under the jurisdiction of the Rural Municipality of Big Quill No. 308.[2]
Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Dafoe recorded a population of 15 living in 7 of its 10 total private dwellings, a 0% change from its 2011 population of 15. With a land area of 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 18.8/km2 (48.6/sq mi) in 2016.[9]
In the 2011 Census of Population, the Village of Dafoe recorded a population of 15, a 50% change from its 2006 population of 10. With a land area of 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 18.8/km2 (48.6/sq mi) in 2011.[10]
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Attractions
Freba Pottery is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east of Dafoe on the north side of Highway 16. The tiny pottery shop has handmade pottery and other creations from local artists. Payment is on the honour system.[11][12]
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References
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