In the
2021 Census of Population conducted by
Statistics Canada, the RM of Nipawin No. 487 had a population of 958 living in 391 of its 467 total private dwellings, a change of -4.6% from its 2016 population of 1,004. With a land area of 879.63 km2 (339.63 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi) in 2021.[7]
In the
2016 Census of Population, the RM of Nipawin No. 487 recorded a population of 1,004 living in 401 of its 440 total private dwellings, a -2.5% change from its 2011 population of 1,030. With a land area of 886.04 km2 (342.10 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.1/km2 (2.9/sq mi) in 2016.[4]
Accommodations at the park include a campground that has over 180 serviced campsites with showers and washrooms,
houseboats, and cabins. There is also a chalet that can be rented for events. Other amenities at the park include a beach, picnic area, petting zoo, kids' playground, mini golf, boat rentals, boat launches, baseball diamonds, horseshoe pits, hiking trails, and volleyball nets. In the winter, there are many kilometres of groomed
cross-country skiing and
snowmobile trails.[10][11]
Golf courses
The Evergreen Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole golf course that was built in 1957. It has grass greens, 6,539 yards, and is a par 72. It was once touted as one of the top one hundred courses in Canada and has won awards for Best Overall Value, Top Hidden Gem, and Top 3 Best Conditioned Greens. Amenities at the course include a licensed clubhouse, pro shop, rentals, dining, and a patio.[12]
Government
The RM of Nipawin No. 487 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month.[3] The
reeve of the RM is Dona Hoppe while its administrator is Nathalie Hipkins.[3] The RM's office is located in Codette.[3]