Frobisher, Saskatchewan

Frobisher (2016 population: 160) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Coalfields No. 4 and Census Division No. 1. It has an elevation of 576 metres (1891 feet) above sea level.

Frobisher
Village
Village of Frobisher
Downtown Frobisher
Frobisher
Location of Frobisher in Saskatchewan
Frobisher
Frobisher (Canada)
Coordinates: 49.200°N 102.450°W / 49.200; -102.450
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
RegionSoutheast
Census division1
Rural MunicipalityCoalfields No. 4
Post office Founded1902-02-01
Government
  TypeMunicipal
  Governing bodyFrobisher Village Council
  MayorKyla MacCuish
  AdministratorHolley Odgers
  MLADan D'Autremont
  MPRobert Kitchen
Area
  Total1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
  Total160
  Density118.5/km2 (307/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
Postal code
S0C 0Y0
Area code306
Highways Hwy 18

Hwy 604

Frobisher is located along Highway 18, in the heart of south-east Saskatchewan's oil patch. Many pumpjacks and oil batteries are found in the area. Within the village, there are oil field related businesses, a post office, a restaurant/convenience store, and Frobisher United Church.

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