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| Geography |  The Village of Viscount is located in Central Saskatchewan, on the Yellowhead #16 highway, approximately 90 kilometres (kms) east of Saskatoon and 210 kms northwest of Regina. The population of Viscount is 251.
| | History | Viscount was first settled in 1906 and given Village status in 1908. Viscount is named after a man called Viscount Plunkett, who was a renowned Irish lawyer, judge, and administrator who was elected to have the Town named after him by his peers.
| | Economic Information | Viscount is located in the heart of Saskatchewan's agricultural industry. It is also in the middle of three potash mines. One in Lanigan to the east, one in Colonsay to the west, and one in Allan southwest of Viscount. These industries employ many of the residents of Viscount. Viscount is also close to major centres such as Saskatoon and Regina. The community is growing and welcomes any entrepreneurs interested in locating in the area. The Village Council would encourage anyone wishing to move or gain any information about Viscount to inquire at the Village Office at (306) 944-2199.
Viscount's main industry is agriculture, the same as most rural communities in Saskatchewan. Farming is a way of life in these parts.
The main crops grown in the area are wheat, canola, barley, oats, flax, and mustard, plus specialty crops such as lentils and peas.
There are a number of small livestock producers in the area. The livestock enterprises vary from those utilizing areas of pasture and marginal land to hog operations and feedlots.
There are fertilizer plants, seed cleaning operations, the Viscount flourmill, and a chemical dealer.
| | Attractions | Hockey is a big sport in Viscount, with senior, minor league and recreational hockey offered for those who wish to play. Curling and bowling are also offered for those who wish to participate. Many other sports such as baseball, slo-pitch, volleyball, basketball, rugby, broomball, soccer, dance, golf and figure skating are also quite popular. There is also an Adult Drama Club, a 4-H club, Tai Kwon Do, piano and guitar lessons offered. There are many buildings such as the hockey arena, curling rink, ball diamonds, school gym, and town hall where various community events happen throughout the year.
| | Other Info | Health And Safety:
A doctor has an office open two days a week in Colonsay. There are also clinics in Watrous, Lanigan, and Humboldt. Dentist offices are in Saskatoon, Watrous, Lanigan, and Humboldt.
There are hospitals located in Watrous, Lanigan, and Humboldt. There are also three hospitals in Saskatoon.
Saskatoon Health Region offers home care services in Viscount providing home support and nursing services to assist residents of Viscount and area to maintain independent living and to remain in their own homes.
M & D Ambulance Services handles all ambulance services for Viscount and area, working in conjunction with First Responders in the area.
The Town of Viscount is policed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachment located in Colonsay. Phone 1-306-255-3700.
Viscount has a volunteer fire department of approximately 14 who are very active, well equipped, and well trained individuals.
Phone 1-306-944-2777.
Transportation:
Rail line service is supplied by VIA Rail on the CN Mainline in Watrous.
Bus service is supplied by Greyhound Canada with connections to Regina and Saskatoon.
Freight service is provided on a daily basis to Regina and Saskatoon.
Courier service provided by Purolator, DHL, and Greyhound Canada.
An airport is 83 kms away in Saskatoon.
Viscount is located on the Yellowhead #16 national highway and is close to all major centres such as Saskatoon and Regina.
Telephone and Internet Access:
Telephone service is supplied by SaskTel and Internet Service is supplied by Sympatico.
There is a CAP site located at the library. A CAP site is a publicly accessible Internet service funded in part by Industry Canada.
Housing:
Viscount has non-profit housing designed for seniors but available to others if space allows. Sask Housing has 10 three bedroom units available. The average rent for Sask Housing is $345.00 per month. Lots in the Village sell for $1.00 provided a house is built within a year.
Electricity:
Electricity is handled by SaskPower. For information phone 1-888-757-6937.
Gas:
Gas is supplied by SaskEnergy. For information phone 1-800-667-3075.
Water:
Water is pumped from the Zelma Reservoir and treated at the local water treatment plant. There is also a deep well back up system.
Sewage:
The sewage system is a gravity flow system, which flows into a two-cell lagoon.
Schools:
Viscount Central School - K-12
St. Alphonse School - K-8
Churches:
St. Alphonse Roman Catholic
St. Paul's Anglican
St. John's Lutheran
Libraries:
Wheatland Regional Library - Viscount Branch
Viscount also has a recycle centre for plastic and glass bottles.
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