Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0
Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 S0H 0B0

$249,900
Residential beds: 3 baths: 1.0 1,500 sq. ft.

View of front of property with a detached garage, an outdoor structure, and driveway
Photo 1: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK007427
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1
Located in the RM of Lake of the Rivers a short distance of only 3km southeast of Assiniboia. Over 4 acres on a well treed private parcel. The Home features 3 bedrooms, dining room with a wood burning fire place, large living room and main floor laundry. The basement features large windows. Heating is supplied by a natural gas forced air furnace complete with central air conditioning. The exterior is upgraded with newer vinyl siding, asphalt shingles and a new cover on the existing deck. Outside you will find a double detached garage and a workshop that features its own electrical panel and wood burning stove, as well you will find sheds for your storage needs.
South of Assiniboia on #2. turn east onto golf course road. go 2 km turn south before the golf course first acreage on your right.
Listing Area:
Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Acreage
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
Bi-Level
Total Floor Area:
1,500 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
3
Number of bathrooms:
1.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$900 / 2024
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Furnace:
Furnace Owned
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Wood
Propane Tank:
Not Included
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Gas
Water Treatment Equipment:
Not Included
Sewer:
Liquid Surface Dis, Septic Tank
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Full Basement, Unfinished
Basement Walls:
Concrete, Preserved Wood
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Siding, Vinyl
Air Conditioner (Central)
Deck, Lawn Back, Lawn Front, Trees/Shrubs
Heated Garage: No, Other Buildings: Yes, School Bus: Yes, Service To Property: Yes, Yard Light: Yes
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Kitchen
15'7" × 13'5"
Linoleum
Main
Dining Room
11'5" × 10'6"
Carpet
Main
Living Room
16'7¼" × 13'10"
Carpet
Main
Bedroom
10'1" × 9'7"
Carpet
Main
Bedroom
10'2" × 9'1"
Carpet
Main
Bedroom
13'8" × 10'5"
Carpet
Main
Laundry
15'1" × 8'4"
Linoleum
Main
Porch
13'8" × 8'11"
Tile
Basement
Family Room
26' × 23'1¼"
Concrete
Basement
Utility Room
25'4¾" × 20'1"
Concrete
Basement
Storage
16'1¼" × 15'4"
Concrete
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
4
Linoleum
Occupancy:
Vacant
Equipment Included:
Fridge, Stove, Central Vac Attached, Central Vac Attachments, Freezer, Shed(s), Vac Power Nozzle, Window Treatment
Lot Size:
4.13 acre(s)
Lot Shape:
Backs on to Field/Open Space, Rectangular
Topography:
Flat
Sloughs:
None
Nearest Town:
Assiniboia
Distance to Town:
3
Distance to elementary school:
3
Distance to High School:
4
Other Buildings List:
Work shop, old barn
Bush:
Shelter Belt
Fences:
None
Garage:
2 Car Detached
Garage Door WiFi:
No
Parking Places:
10.0
Parking Surface:
Gravel Drive
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
  • Photo 1: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of front of property with a detached garage, an outdoor structure, and driveway
  • Photo 2: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of side of property with a lawn
  • Photo 3: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of yard
  • Photo 4: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of wooden deck
  • Photo 5: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of front of property featuring a front lawn
  • Photo 6: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Kitchen featuring white range with gas stovetop, tasteful backsplash, and light tile patterned floors
  • Photo 7: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Kitchen with a sink, decorative backsplash, and crown molding
  • Photo 8: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Kitchen featuring gas range gas stove, a sink, and decorative backsplash
  • Photo 9: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Kitchen featuring freestanding refrigerator and ornamental molding
  • Photo 10: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Detailed view of a glass covered fireplace
  • Photo 11: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Spare room with light colored carpet
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    Empty room with carpet floors
  • Photo 14: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Bedroom with a closet
  • Photo 15: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of bedroom
  • Photo 16: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Unfurnished room featuring light carpet
  • Photo 17: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Unfurnished bedroom featuring light carpet and a closet
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  • Photo 19: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of exterior entry
  • Photo 20: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Living area with wood walls and healthy amount of natural light
  • Photo 21: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Washroom with cabinet space and hookup for an electric dryer
  • Photo 22: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Bathroom with double vanity
  • Photo 23: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Full bath with vanity, decorative backsplash, and shower / bath combo
  • Photo 24: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Bathroom featuring toilet, vanity, tasteful backsplash, and tile patterned floors
  • Photo 25: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Utilities with gas water heater and heating unit
  • Photo 26: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of basement
  • Photo 27: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of utility room
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    View of miscellaneous room
  • Photo 30: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of yard
  • Photo 31: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of yard
  • Photo 32: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of grassy yard
  • Photo 33: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of shed
  • Photo 34: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of grassy yard
  • Photo 35: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of front of house with an outdoor structure and a detached garage
  • Photo 36: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of garage
  • Photo 37: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of green lawn
  • Photo 38: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of grassy yard
  • Photo 39: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of nature
  • Photo 40: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of front facade featuring a detached garage, an outbuilding, covered porch, and central AC unit
  • Photo 41: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    Ranch-style house featuring a garage and an outbuilding
  • Photo 42: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of home's exterior with a lawn and a garage
  • Photo 43: Rural Address, Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72 SK S0H 0B0 in Lake Of The Rivers Rm No. 72: Residential for sale : MLS®# SK007427
    View of side of property featuring a yard
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Old Post No. 43 Saskatchewan Information

The Rural Municipality of Old Post No. 43 (2016 population: 377) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 3 and SARM Division No. 2. It is located in the southern portion of the province adjacent to the United States border, neighbouring Valley County and Daniels County in Montana. The RM of Old Post No. 43 incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 1967.[2] There is one heritage building located within the RM. The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM. The following unincorporated communities are within the RM. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Old Post No. 43 had a population of 352 living in 128 of its 157 total private dwellings, a change of -6.6% from its 2016 population of 377. With a land area of 1,757.5 km2 (678.6 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.5/sq mi) in 2021.[8] In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Old Post No. 43 recorded a population of 377 living in 151 of its 171 total private dwellings, a -4.6% change from its 2011 population of 395. With a land area of 1,757 km2 (678 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.6/sq mi) in 2016.[4] The RM of Old Post No. 43 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Thursday of every month.[3] The reeve position is vacant while the RM’s administrator is Vickie Greffard.[3] The RM’s office is located in Wood Mountain.[3] The RM is a part owner of the Fife Lake Railway.[15] Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Old_Post_No._43

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Topsoil depth is a critical factor for agricultural productivity, influencing water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth. The provided map of Alberta illustrates the topsoil depth in inches, highlighting significant regional variations. This analysis is based on data from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2.

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Regional Analysis

The Rocky Mountain Influence is evident in the shallow topsoil of the Rocky Mountain foothills, resulting from the rocky and rugged terrain, limiting soil accumulation. These areas are more suited to forest growth and natural vegetation rather than intensive agriculture.

In contrast, the Prairie Conditions in central Alberta benefit from moderate to deep topsoil, which is ideal for crop production and supports Alberta’s agricultural economy. Maintaining topsoil depth through conservation practices is essential for sustaining long-term agrarian productivity in these areas.

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Understanding topsoil depth is crucial for effective soil management practices, including crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization. Farmers can use this data to optimize their farming practices, choosing crops suited to the available topsoil depth and implementing appropriate soil conservation measures. Deeper topsoil improves water retention and nutrient availability, which is essential for healthy crop growth and high yields.

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