Community Profile

The Town of St. Walburg is a growing community within the Province of Saskatchewan. Over the years since the Town’s establishment (1922: Village; 1953: Town) the community has blossomed into one filled with activity and a welcoming atmosphere.

Located within the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte #501, the Town offers many service and recreational amenities to local communities, natural resource works such as agriculture and oil and gas works, and the residents and users of the local lake districts. Numerous amenities are offered within the Town, including shopping locations for groceries, arts and crafts, furniture, hardware and numerous other necessities. Health Care options are provided to the Town through the St. Walburg Health Complex and WestMed Paramedics Inc.

St. Walburg has a mix of culture, community, numerous volunteers, and energetic entrepreneurial spirit which support the Town through numerous endeavors such as the Annual Polka Festival, the 4-H Regional Show, the Wild Blueberry Festival, and Party in the Pasture. Thanks to the imagination, drive, and co-operations of the residents of the community, St. Walburg was able to achieve international recognition through the Livable Communities Sustainability Award.

The Town of St. Walburg is striving to decrease our ecological footprint through ongoing initiatives such as reflector street lighting, innovative waste management techniques, and striving to reduce water consumption. St. Walburg is a sustainable, culturally aware, and inclusive community that acts as a “Hub” to the surrounding district.

St. Walburg is located 86 kilometers north east of the City of Lloydminster and approximately 124 kilometers from the City of North Battleford. We are located in a region known as the “Parkland Belt” that has a strong agricultural based economy, accompanied with heavy oil and natural gas activity. Both agriculture and oil enterprises create many corresponding services and jobs for local and regional individuals.

This region is known for its beautiful scenery, hunting, fishing, and lake amenities that are all within an hour’s drive of our Community. Recreation is not limited to just the summer months. This area is also known for winter recreation activities that include ice fishing, cross country skiing, and sledding through scenic routes.