Lashburn

Lashburn is a town in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located 35 km (22 miles) east of Lloydminster and 107 km (66 miles) west of North Battleford on the Yellowhead Highway, on the banks of the Battle River. It was founded in 1903 with the arrival of the Barr Colonists, led by Isaac Barr (an Anglican priest).

Lashburn
Town
Grain elevator in Lashburn
Lashburn
Location of Lashburn in Saskatchewan
Lashburn
Lashburn (Canada)
Coordinates: 53.124°N 109.613°W / 53.124; -109.613
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Census divisionNo. 17
Rural MunicipalityWilton
Post office Founded1905
Government
  MayorSteven Turnbull
  Town ManagerVicki Seabrook
  Governing bodyLashburn Town Council
Area
  Total3.11 km2 (1.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total967
  Density310.5/km2 (804/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Area code306
HighwaysHighway 16
WebsiteOfficial website
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