Weldon, Saskatchewan

History

Weldon incorporated as a village on January 24, 1914.

2022 stabbings

Main article: 2022 Saskatchewan stabbings

On the morning of Sunday, 4 September 2022, multiple people were stabbed in Weldon and the nearby James Smith Cree Nation. A total of 11 people were killed, and 17 others were injured. One of the two initial suspects, Damien Sanderson was found dead the next day. The second suspect, Myles Sanderson was captured on September 7, but died while in custody. On October 6, the RCMP said there was evidence that Myles was solely responsible for all eleven homicides, including Damien's.

Demographics

(1981–2016) |1981|279 |1986|277 |1991|243 |1996|225 |2001|219 |2006|205 |2011|196 |2016|197 |2021|160 In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Weldon had a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of . With a land area of 1 km2, it had a population density of in 2021.

In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Weldon recorded a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of . With a land area of 1.1 km2, it had a population density of in 2016.

Attractions

The village has a seniors citizens lodge, a seniors club, a riding club, a winter recreation centre, an auditorium/gymnasium complex, a public library, a furnished summer sports field and worship centres for one denomination as well as a non-denominational assembly. The community is known for its old growth tree-lined streets and the natural environment of the farmland in the parkland region.

Many of the residents trace their lineage back to Norwegian settlers who first established the community just after the turn of the 20th century. Weldon's senior residents hold strong links to their roots in Norway and every May 17 a large "Syttende Mai" celebration is a significant cultural event in the village. The village's population grew fivefold during its 2005 Homecoming Celebrations held during the Canada Day weekend.

The Weldon Grain Elevators have garnered attention from the online community of the video game Team Fortress 2 due to their resemblance to the map 2Fort.

References

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8. (2022-09-04). "Sask. RCMP suspect dangerous persons in Regina after multiple stabbings in James Smith Cree Nation, Weldon".
9. (2022-10-06). "Myles Sanderson responsible for all 11 Sask. stabbing deaths: RCMP".
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