The Rural Municipality of Sliding Hills No. 273 (2016 population: ) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 9 and Division No. 4.

History The RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 1913.

Heritage properties There are three historical buildings located within the RM. Greek Catholic Church of Transfiguration (also called the Dneiper Catholic Church) - Constructed in 1931 in a Byzantine cruciform style. The church is of historic significance within the community.Greek Catholic Church of Transfiguration Holy Assumption St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (also called Holy Assumption of St. Mary and the Boychuk Church) - Constructed in 1902 and officially opened in 1927, the church still hosts an annual service attended by descendants of early immigrants to the area.[heritageapp.cyr.gov.sk.ca Holy Assumption St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church] St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Constructed in 1924, the church includes a separate bell tower and is of historical significance in the community.St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 had a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021.

In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 recorded a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016.

Government The RM of Sliding Hills No. 273 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Monday of every month. The reeve of the RM is Harvey Malanowich while its administrator is Todd Steele. The RM's office is located in Mikado.

Transportation Passenger rail service is provided to the RM by Via Rail at Mikado station.

See also List of rural municipalities in Saskatchewan

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