The RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 1913.[2]
Heritage properties
There are three historical buildings located within the RM.
Greek Catholic Church of Transfiguration (also called the Dneiper Catholic Church) - Constructed in 1931 in a byzantine cruciform style. The church is of historic significance within the community.[5]
Holy Assumption St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (also called Holy Assumption of St. Mary and the Boychuk Church) - Constructed in 1902 and officially opened in 1927, the church still hosts an annual service attended by descendants of early immigrants to the area.[6]
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Constructed in 1924, the church includes a separate bell tower and is of historical significance in the community.[7]
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 had a population of 438 living in 194 of its 264 total private dwellings, a change of 4% from its 2016 population of 421. With a land area of 820.7 km2 (316.9 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.5/km2 (1.4/sq mi) in 2021.[10]
In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 recorded a population of 421 living in 191 of its 267 total private dwellings, a -19% change from its 2011 population of 520. With a land area of 855.28 km2 (330.23 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.5/km2 (1.3/sq mi) in 2016.[4]
Government
The RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Monday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is Harvey Malanowich while its administrator is Todd Steele.[3] The RM's office is located in Mikado.[3]
