Muenster, Saskatchewan

Muenster, Saskatchewan
Village of Muenster
—  Village  —
St. Peter's Cathedral
Village of Muenster is located in Saskatchewan
Village of Muenster
Coordinates: 52°11′28″N 104°59′42″W / 52.191°N 104.995°W / 52.191; -104.995
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Region Saskatchewan
Census division 15
Rural Municipality St. Peter
Post office founded 1903 [1]
Incorporated (Village) 1908 [2]
Incorporated (Town) NA
Government
 - Mayor Benno Korte
 - Administrator Rose M. Haeusler
 - Governing body Muenster Village Council
Area
 - Total 1.24 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 - Total 342
 - Density 274.8/km2 (711.7/sq mi)
Time zone CST
Postal code S0K 2Y0
Area code(s) 306
Highways Highway 5
Waterways Houghton Lake
[3][4][5][6]

Muenster is a Saskatchewan village located 9 km east of Humboldt on Highway 5.

Contents

Demographics

The town's main drag, Railway Street.

History

Muenster is named after the city of Münster, Germany.

Education

Muenster is home to St. Peter's College, an affiliate of the University of Saskatchewan. It was originally founded by the Benedictine monks of St. Peter’s Abbey in 1921.[8] The college offers a full first year of Arts and Sciences classes and senior classes in several disciplines. Annual full-time enrollment is limited to 150 students.

Muenster landmarks

Muenster church
Michael Hall, St. Peter's College
  • The skyline of Muenster is mainly defined by the steeples of St. Peter's College and Abbey.
  • Muenster Hill is a popular local tobogganing destination.
  • St. Peter’s College library is the third largest book repository in Saskatchewan.[9]
  • Wolverine Creek runs through Muenster, past St. Peter's College and Abbey.


Climate

Climate data for Muenster
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 6.7
(44.1)
10
(50)
29.4
(84.9)
32.2
(90.0)
37.2
(99.0)
40
(104)
41.1
(106.0)
38.3
(100.9)
35
(95)
31.7
(89.1)
26.1
(79.0)
10.6
(51.1)
41.1
(106.0)
Average high °C (°F) −13.4
(7.9)
−9.2
(15.4)
−2.3
(27.9)
8.5
(47.3)
17.2
(63.0)
21.4
(70.5)
23.5
(74.3)
23.1
(73.6)
16.6
(61.9)
9.1
(48.4)
−3.2
(26.2)
−11
(12)
6.7
Daily mean °C (°F) −17.9
(−0.2)
−13.6
(7.5)
−6.8
(19.8)
3.2
(37.8)
10.8
(51.4)
15.3
(59.5)
17.4
(63.3)
16.7
(62.1)
10.7
(51.3)
3.9
(39.0)
−7
(19)
−15.2
(4.6)
1.5
Average low °C (°F) −22.4
(−8.3)
−18
(0)
−11.2
(11.8)
−2.2
(28.0)
4.4
(39.9)
9.2
(48.6)
11.2
(52.2)
10.2
(50.4)
4.8
(40.6)
−1.3
(29.7)
−10.7
(12.7)
−19.4
(−2.9)
−3.8
Record low °C (°F) −48.3
(−54.9)
−48.3
(−54.9)
−40.6
(−41.1)
−30.6
(−23.1)
−13.3
(8.1)
−5.6
(21.9)
−2.2
(28.0)
−4.4
(24.1)
−15
(5)
−26.7
(−16.1)
−36.7
(−34.1)
−46.7
(−52.1)
−48.3
(−54.9)
Precipitation mm (inches) 20.8
(0.819)
14.4
(0.567)
18.8
(0.74)
23.6
(0.929)
44.8
(1.764)
76.5
(3.012)
70.6
(2.78)
47.9
(1.886)
35.8
(1.409)
25
(0.98)
15.8
(0.622)
20.2
(0.795)
414.2
(16.307)
Source: Environment Canada[10]

Events

St. Peter's Abbey is host to the annual Junior and Teen Choir Camps of the Saskatchewan Choral Federation.[not in citation given]

Sports

Muenster is home to the Muenster Red Sox, a senior baseball team. The Red Sox played in the North Central Baseball League from 1964–2003 and have since played in the Saskatoon Senior League. The community is also active in hockey and soccer.

Notables

Notable persons who were born, grew up in or established their fame in Muenster, Saskatchewan:

External links

References

  1. ^ Muggli, RM, ed. (2003), Muenster and District Centenary History 1903-2003, St. Peter's Press, p. 256, ISBN 1896971261 
  2. ^ Muggli, RM, ed. (2003), Muenster and District Centenary History 1903-2003, St. Peter's Press, p. 211, ISBN 1896971261 
  3. ^ National Archives, Archivia Net, Post Offices and Postmasters, http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/post-offices/001001-100.01-e.php 
  4. ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home (– Scholar search), Municipal Directory System, http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/index.html [dead link]
  5. ^ Canadian Textiles Institute (2005), CTI Determine your provincial constituency, http://www.textiles.ca/eng/nonAuthProg/redirect.cfm?path=IssPolContacts&sectionID=7601.cfm 
  6. ^ Commissioner of Canada Elections, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (2005), Elections Canada On-line, http://www.elections.ca/home.asp 
  7. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. 2009-02-24. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved 2009-02-24. 
  8. ^ <Brodner, Martin. "The Era of the Abbey Nullius". St. Peter's Abbey. http://www.stpetersabbey.ca/abbey/abbey_long_history5.html. Retrieved 2010-04-09. 
  9. ^ (PDF) Pete's Report (Winter 2006/2007 ed.), St. Peter's College, 2010-04-09, p. 4, http://www.stpeterscollege.ca/pdf/petes_report/petes_report_2006_winter.pdf 
  10. ^ Environment Canada - Canadian Climate Normals 1971-2000—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 4 December 2010

Coordinates: 52°11′27″N 104°59′43″W / 52.19083°N 104.99528°W / 52.19083; -104.99528


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