Midale, Saskatchewan is a charming town nestled in the rural municipality of Cymri No. 36. Conveniently located on Highway 39, Midale sits midway between the cities of Weyburn and Estevan. It's a mere 160 kilometres southeast of Regina, Saskatchewan, making it an accessible destination for those seeking a blend of history and recreation.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Midale, Saskatchewan had a population of 510. These residents were living in 210 of the town's 259 total private dwellings. This represented a change of -15.6% from its 2016 population of 604. With a land area of 1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi), Midale had a population density of 314.8/km2 (815.4/sq mi) in 2021.
Midale, Saskatchewan experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The town made national headlines on July 5, 1937, when a maximum temperature of 45 °C (113.0 °F) was recorded. This temperature, shared with the village of Yellow Grass, held the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Canada for 84 years. This record was surpassed on June 27, 2021, by Lytton, British Columbia, which reached 46.6 °C (115.9 °F).
Midale, Saskatchewan offers a variety of recreational venues for residents and visitors alike. The local ice rink, Harry O Memorial Arena, is home to the Midale Mustangs of the men's senior Big 6 Hockey League. A team from Midale has proudly won the Lincoln Trophy four times, once as the Miners in 1961 and three consecutive years as the Mustangs in the 2000s.
The town also boasts a curling rink, museum, library, ball diamonds, and an outdoor swimming pool. Just twelve kilometres away is Mainprize Regional Park, which features an 18-hole golf course, camping, and swimming. Mainprize is situated on McDonald Lake, a man-made lake created in 1994 with the building of Rafferty Dam on the Souris River. This blend of history and recreation makes Midale, Saskatchewan a must-visit destination.
