Placed 248 southeast from Saskatoon, the RM of Emerald No. 277 features a strong community with a population of 405 and a population density of 0.5/km². Within the RM lies the hamlet of Wishart and the localities of Bankend and Wynot. The attractions in the area include the Touchwood Hills Post Provincial Historical Park, the Kellross Heritage Museum, the Kelliher & District Museum, and the Foam Lake Marsh.