Allan, a town nestled in west central Saskatchewan, Canada, is located approximately 65 kilometres south-east of Saskatoon. The town's history dates back to June 9, 1910, when it was incorporated as a village. The first settlers, a group of nine families, began arriving in 1903. After rejecting several previous land claims, they finally settled in what is now known as Allan in early June 1903. The village later gained town status in 1965.
In 2019, the town of Allan renamed the hockey rink in the Allan & District Communiplex to the Logan Schatz Memorial Rink. This was in honour of Logan Schatz, the Humboldt Broncos captain from Allan who tragically died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Schatz, remembered as a natural leader and skilled skater, is forever commemorated by Allan and its surrounding communities. The town also boasts a senior men's hockey team, the Allan Flames.
The Allan Swimming Pool is a seasonal outdoor pool that operates from mid-June through the September long weekend. The pool offers a variety of swimming activities and programs, including public swimming, Red Cross Swimming Lessons, and the Royal LifeSaving Society Bronze Star, Medallion & Cross Program.
The Allan Golf & Country Club, a 9-hole golf course, has been a staple of the community since its opening in 1959.
The Allan Community Heritage Society and Museum, housed in two buildings, is a free-to-access seasonal museum open from mid-May through mid-September. The displays change annually, thanks to the generous donations of artifacts and items from families in the community and surrounding areas. The museum has amassed a collection of over 3000 photographs from local families.
Allan is conveniently located about 10 kilometres south of Estlow, which is on Highway 16, at the confluences of Highways 397, 763, and 764. The Allan Aerodrome is situated just over 14 kilometres south of the town, in the RM of Blucher. The Canadian National Railway also runs along the south side of the town, providing additional transportation options.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Allan had a population of 625 living in 266 of its 279 total private dwellings. This represented a change of -3% from its 2016 population of 644. With a land area of 1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi), Allan had a population density of 347.2/km2 (899.3/sq mi) in 2021.
