Northern Hamlet of Jans Bay
The Northern Hamlet of Jans Bay is located along highway 965 in northwestern Saskatchewan. This community is located along Canoe Lake where there is much spawning of fish and other lake-faring creatures in the spring. The population of the Hamlet is 116 (2021 Census).
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Current Projects
PLEDCO Housing Study: Jans Bay is partnering with the Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation to determine future housing needs for the community. This housing study is currently underway as research is being conducted to determine what is available within the community, and based on population growth, how these needs will be changing in the future. With the enhancement of economic development within the region, it is anticipated that additional mixed-housing types will be needed to accommodate and growing, and changing population.
Planning Documents
*All plans and bylaws available for download on this site may not include amendments and must not be used for legal purposes.
Contact the municipality for updated bylaws and maps.*
Contact the municipality for updated bylaws and maps.*
Community Highlights (2012): The Saskatchewan Ministry of First Nations and Metis Relations, with help of the Ministry of the Economy conducted a snapshot in 2012 of the key components of the community, including: local government, demographics, economic environment, training and education, infrastructure, housing, emergency services, recreational opportunities, and the community's distance from larger centres.
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Wildfire Risk Assessment (2005): The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment actively attempts to educate residents about the threat of fire within municipalities. They conducted an assessment of each municipality to determine the likelihood of wildfires, and implement FireSmart principles to help reduce the chances of wildfires starting.
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