Pense, Saskatchewan is a quaint town nestled in the southern part of Saskatchewan, Canada. With a population of 603 residents according to the 2021 census, Pense is the first community with services you'll encounter when heading west from Regina on the Trans Canada Highway. The town is approximately 30 km (19 mi) from the City of Regina and is surrounded by other communities such as Grand Coulee, Belle Plaine, Disley, and Rouleau. The current mayor of Pense is Angela Neumann.
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Pense, Saskatchewan boasted a population of 603 living in 210 of its 228 total private dwellings. This represented a change of 2.7% from its 2016 population of 587. With a land area of 1.32 km2 (0.51 sq mi), Pense had a population density of 456.8/km2 (1,183.2/sq mi) in 2021.
A significant event in the history of Pense, Saskatchewan occurred on May 3rd, 2021, when the town's grain elevator was demolished. This came 20 years after it was shut down by Viterra in 2001. The grain elevator's destruction marked the end of an era and serves as a reminder of the town's agricultural roots.
