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'''Sanford''' is an unincorporated community in the [[Rural Municipality of Macdonald]] in [[Manitoba]].
'''Sanford''' is an unincorporated community in the [[Rural Municipality of Macdonald]] in [[Manitoba]].


Sanford lies approximately 12 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital, [[Winnipeg]]. While it is generally considered a [[bedroom community]] with many residents commuting to Winnipeg for work, Sanford is also home to many farming families and small businesses. These businesses include the grocery store, the liquor/lumber store, Family Physio Therapy, carwash, insurance, accounting, travel and construction services are also provided. Sanford is also home to Meadowbrook (a small retirement community), a United Church, and a Recreation Center.
Sanford lies approximately 12 kilometres southwest of the provincial capital, [[Winnipeg]]. While it is generally considered a [[bedroom community]] with many residents commuting to Winnipeg for work, Sanford is also home to many farming families and small businesses. These businesses include the grocery store, the liquor/lumber store, Family Physio Therapy, carwash, insurance, accounting, and construction service provided. Sanford is also home to Meadowbrook (a small retirement community), a United Church, and a recreation centre.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}


Sanford is the site of the water treatment plant that serves the RM of Macdonald.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/eal/registries/3487rmofmacdonald/may22016noa.pdf|title=Macdonald Upgrades Notice of Alteration for the Manitoba Water Services Board & the RM Macdonald Water Treatment Plant|last=|first=|date=June 22, 2016|website=gov.mb.ca|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=February 13, 2020}}</ref>
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==Education==
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Sanford Collegiate educates 300 students, ranging from 9th to 12th grade. Many students are bused in from surrounding communities. The principal of the Sanford Collegiate is Mr. Brad Curtis.


== Demographics ==
J.A. Cuddy School houses kindergarten to grade 8 students, and also has a day care facility. The principal of J.A. Cuddy school is Mr. Scott Thomson.
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Sanford had a population of 991 living in 390 of its 398 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:991-937}}|937|1}} from its 2016 population of 937. With a land area of {{cvt|6.24|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|991|6.24|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=9810001201 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=Sep 3, 2022}}</ref>
J.A. Cuddy school was named after Dr. James A. Cuddy. He was born in the Sanford area in 1892, where he also received his elementary schooling. Later in life, he spent more than 20 years as a member of the Manitoba School Trustees Association and was president for six years. He sat on the advisory board of education from 1946 to 1949 and was a member and vice-chairman of the Manitoba Teachers Pension Fund from 1948 to 1959, plus a member of two provincial municipal committees of the legislature for three years. In 1952, the University of Manitoba recognized his services to the province by bestowing an Honorary LL.D. (doctor of laws) on him. In 1953, he was awarded the coronation medal by Queen Elizabeth.<ref>http://jacuddy.rrvsd.ca/</ref>

Outside the front of the school, there is an old school bell. This bell was the original bell from the Sanford Consolidated School, built in 1914. This bell used to be rung every day, but now it sits as a symbol, in front of the school, as a reminder of the past.
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== Education ==
Due to an increased number of students, the school expanded to include four new classrooms, a new computer lab, and a large new gym. The school playground includes a play structure, swing set, soccer field, and baseball diamond.
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Sanford Collegiate educates approximately 300 students, ranging from grade 9 to 12. Many students are bused in from surrounding communities including LaSalle, Oak Bluff, Domain, Starbuck, and Brunkild.

J.A. Cuddy School houses kindergarten to grade 8 students, and also has a daycare facility. J.A. Cuddy school was named after Dr. James A. Cuddy. He was born in the Sanford area in 1892, where he also received his elementary schooling.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jacuddy.rrvsd.ca/home|title=Home|website=jacuddy.rrvsd.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-13}}</ref> Outside the front of the school, there is an old school bell. This bell was the original bell from the Sanford Consolidated School, built in 1914. This bell used to be rung every day, but now it sits as a symbol, in front of the school, as a monument to the school's history. Due to an increased number of students, the school expanded to include four new classrooms, a new computer lab, and a large new gym. The school playground includes a play structure, swing set, soccer field, and baseball diamond.{{cn|date=July 2024}}

=== High school sports ===
The premier sport at Sanford Collegiate is curling.

Men's team Championships: 2013-14 and 2017-18 Winnipeg Free Press Division Champions{{cn|date=July 2024}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.communityprofiles.mb.ca/cgi-bin/csd/index.cgi?id=4610035E Sanford's Community Profile]


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[[Category:Designated places in Manitoba]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Manitoba]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Manitoba]]

Latest revision as of 13:01, 3 July 2024

Sanford
Community of Sanford
Sanford is located in Manitoba
Sanford
Sanford
Location of Sanford in Manitoba
Coordinates: 49°40′57″N 97°26′39″W / 49.68250°N 97.44417°W / 49.68250; -97.44417
LandKanada
ProvinceManitoba
RegionPembina Valley
Area
[1]
 • Total6.29 km2 (2.43 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
268 m (879 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total937
 • Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal Code
R0G 2J0
Area code(s)Area codes 204 and 431

Sanford is an unincorporated community in the Rural Municipality of Macdonald in Manitoba.

Sanford lies approximately 12 kilometres southwest of the provincial capital, Winnipeg. While it is generally considered a bedroom community with many residents commuting to Winnipeg for work, Sanford is also home to many farming families and small businesses. These businesses include the grocery store, the liquor/lumber store, Family Physio Therapy, carwash, insurance, accounting, and construction service provided. Sanford is also home to Meadowbrook (a small retirement community), a United Church, and a recreation centre.[citation needed]

Sanford is the site of the water treatment plant that serves the RM of Macdonald.[3]

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sanford had a population of 991 living in 390 of its 398 total private dwellings, a change of 5.8% from its 2016 population of 937. With a land area of 6.24 km2 (2.41 sq mi), it had a population density of 158.8/km2 (411.3/sq mi) in 2021.[4]

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Sanford Collegiate educates approximately 300 students, ranging from grade 9 to 12. Many students are bused in from surrounding communities including LaSalle, Oak Bluff, Domain, Starbuck, and Brunkild.

J.A. Cuddy School houses kindergarten to grade 8 students, and also has a daycare facility. J.A. Cuddy school was named after Dr. James A. Cuddy. He was born in the Sanford area in 1892, where he also received his elementary schooling.[5] Outside the front of the school, there is an old school bell. This bell was the original bell from the Sanford Consolidated School, built in 1914. This bell used to be rung every day, but now it sits as a symbol, in front of the school, as a monument to the school's history. Due to an increased number of students, the school expanded to include four new classrooms, a new computer lab, and a large new gym. The school playground includes a play structure, swing set, soccer field, and baseball diamond.[citation needed]

High school sports

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The premier sport at Sanford Collegiate is curling.

Men's team Championships: 2013-14 and 2017-18 Winnipeg Free Press Division Champions[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Census Profile - 2016 Census - Sanford, Manitoba". statcan.gc.ca.
  2. ^ "Elevation of Sanford". earthtools.org.
  3. ^ "Macdonald Upgrades Notice of Alteration for the Manitoba Water Services Board & the RM Macdonald Water Treatment Plant" (PDF). gov.mb.ca. June 22, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  4. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  5. ^ "Home". jacuddy.rrvsd.ca. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
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