White City, a charming town nestled in southeast Saskatchewan, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Located at the crossroads of Highway 48 and the Trans-Canada Highway, this town is part of the scenic White Butte region. It shares its borders with Balgonie, Pilot Butte, and the province's bustling capital city, Regina. White City is primarily a commuter town, with most of its residents working in Regina.
The story of White City began on an 80-acre plot owned by Pilot Butte resident Johnston Lipsett. The community first organized as a hamlet on April 26, 1959. It then incorporated as a village on March 1, 1967, and finally as a town on November 1, 2000. The town's name, White City, was inspired by White City, London, England. This was thanks to John Kadannek, a local store owner, who persuaded Lipsett to name the town after the home of his favourite aunt.
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, White City was initially reported to have a population of 3,702, living in 1,176 of its 1,200 total private dwellings. This represented a 19.5% increase from its 2016 population of 3,099. With a land area of 7.56 km2 (2.92 sq mi), the town had a population density of 489.7/km2 (1,268.3/sq mi) in 2021. However, Statistics Canada later revised White City's 2021 census results to a population of 3,821 living in 1,211 of its 1,235 total private dwellings, an adjusted increase of 23.3% from its 2016 population. In the 2016 Census of Population, the Town of White City recorded a population of 3,099 living in 998 of its 1,036 total private dwellings, a 63.2% increase from its 2011 adjusted population of 1,899. With a land area of 7.52 km2 (2.90 sq mi), it had a population density of 412.1/km2 (1,067.3/sq mi) in 2016.
White City offers a range of services to its residents, including a library and a Canada Post office. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, White City, Saskatchewan, is a welcoming community that offers a unique way of life.
