290 (2016 population: 1,049) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No.

The Teo Lakes[5] in the Verendrye channel are at the centre the Kindersley-Elma (SK 048) Important Bird Area (IBA) of Canada.

The IBA covers an area of 285.04 km2 (110.05 sq mi) and is important habitat for birds such as the mallard, green-winged teal, ruddy duck, ferruginous hawk, Swainson's hawk, and the burrowing owl.

Over 15,000 geese and 10,000 ducks use the Teo Lakes and surrounding area during the fall migration.

290 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month.