Coronach, Saskatchewan


Coronach is a community in southern Saskatchewan, Canada near the Canada–US border. It was founded in 1926 by the Canadian Pacific Railway and named after Coronach, the horse who had just won The Derby in England that year. Coronach was officially incorporated in 1928.

History

After its incorporation in 1928 the town's population teetered in and around 300, until about 1974 when the town discovered that they were to receive the Poplar River Power Project. This project brought many new citizens to the town to help with the building and operation of the Power Plant. The Poplar River Power Plant can be seen from a distance with the large smoke stack extending above the town. With the Poplar River Power Project also came the development of the Coronach Coal Mine, which provides the coal/fuel to the Power Plant. The Coal mine has had a few locations and a variety of owners; it is currently owned by Westmoreland Coal Company.

Demographics

According to the 2016 Census Coronach has a population of 643 people, this is down from the 2011 census count of 711. The median age in Coronach is 43.0 years.

Climate

Services and attractions

- Restaurants - Rustic Tavern, Deb's Country Kitchen, RC's Chinese, Coronach Hotel and The Nook Bakery & Coffee Shop
- Accommodations - Country Boy Motel, Coronach Hotel, Country Flavour B & B, Coronach Bunkhouse
- Camping - Poolside Park Campground, Poplar River Community Park, East Side Campground
The Town of Coronach is a part owner of the Fife Lake Railway.