Population in Saskatchewan reaches record level

SASKATOON – The population in Saskatchewan hit a new all-time high of 1,117,503 people, according to figures released Wednesday by Statistics Canada.

In 2013, the province grew by 1.83 per cent or 20,056 Saskatchewanians. This was the second highest growth rate of all provinces, behind Alberta.

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Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said the steady population gains show the province is on the right track.

“We have put the boom and bust cycle behind us and today, Saskatchewan’s growth is strong and steady,” Wall said.

StatsCan figures show Saskatchewan and Alberta were also the only two provinces with more Canadians moving in than away last year.