Drake, Saskatchewan


Drake is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Usborne No. 310 and Census Division No. 11. The village lies west of Highway 20, approximately south of its intersection with the Yellowhead Highway.

History

Drake incorporated as a village on September 19, 1910.

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Drake recorded a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of. With a land area of, it had a population density of in 2016.
In the 2011 Census of Population, the Village of Drake recorded a population of, a change from its 2006 population of. With a land area of, it had a population density of in 2011.

Economy

Drake is mostly a farming community, supported by the crops and livestock of the surrounding farms. However, several successful large-scale businesses, Drake Meat Processors and Bergen Industries were founded in and operate from the village, keeping it from becoming a loose connection of farms.

Education

The local school, Drake Elementary School, is used by elementary-aged students from Drake. After Grade 8, students go to the nearby Lanigan Central High School to complete their secondary education. Despite decreasing enrollment, DES finds strong support in the community; however, recent changes to the school division structuring across Saskatchewan have left its long-term future in doubt.

Sports

Drake is home to the 2018 Senior Saskatchewan Hockey Association Provincial C, Long Lake Hockey League champions the Drake Canucks.

Notable people

Home of former National Hockey League player Robin Bartel.