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Carmichael No. 109

Geography

The R.M. of Carmichael No. 109 consists of nine townships and is located three miles south of the Town of Gull Lake and 10 miles north of the Town of Shaunavon. 15 miles of the #37 highway runs through the municipality. The geography of the R.M. is one of great diversity including the open prairie land known as the 'flat', the higher elevation area and part of the Cypress Hills known as the 'bench', sandy areas, bush areas, as well as coulees and creeks.

History
The R.M. of Carmichael no. 109 was organized in 1911 as Local Improvement District No.109 and incorporated as a municipality in 1913. The R.M. has a reeve and six councillors and only it's third administrator since 1913. The original office was on the first secretary-treasurer's farm. From 1920 the R.M. shared a building with the Village of Carmichae. The present office is located in Gull Lake and shared with the R.M. of Gull Lake No.139.

Economic Information
The R.M. of Carmichael No.109 contains agricultural and ranch land, oil wells, two pipelines, sixteen wind turbines, and three hutterite colonies. One half of it's $52,986,610 taxable assessment is on oilwells and pipeline.

Attractions
Fifteen minutes southwest of Gull Lake, in the R.M. of Carmichael there is an Indian buffalo slaughter site. The environmentally protected area is virgin prairie and abundant with unique wild flowers. Guided tours are available upon request.

There are sixteen operating wind turbines in the area. Co-operative efforts are now underway to possibly construct a windpower interpretive centre within the area.

The three hutterite colonies including Carmichael Hutterian Colony, Grassy Hill Hutterian Brethren Colony and Tompkins Hutterian Brethren Farm, welcome afternoon and evening visitors.

Creeks run through the Southern portion of the municipality. This is home to many forms of wildlife including beaver, fish and migratory birds as well as antelope, deer, badgers, rabbits, and gophers.