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Spiritwood
Spiritwood is a town in the boreal forest of central Saskatchewan, Canada with a population of approximately 1,000. Its location is 125 km west of Prince Albert and about 110 km northeast of North Battleford at the junction of Highway 3, Highway 24 and Highway 376. As the largest community in the region, the community functions as the major supply, service, and administrative headquarters for the trading area population which includes several First Nation reserves including Witchekan Lake, Big River and Pelican Lake. History The district began to be settled around 1911–12; however, growth in the area was slow until the coming of the railway in the late 1920s. The first settlers primarily engaged in ranching. The Spiritwood post office, which had been established in 1923, was named after Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota, the hometown of the first postmaster, Rupert J. Dumond. After the railway arrived, settlers of diverse origins poured into the district and many busi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saskatchewan Highway 3
Highway 3 is a major provincial paved undivided highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from the Alberta border, where it continues west as Alberta Highway 45, to the Manitoba border, and then continues east as Highway 77. Highway 3 is about 615 km (382 mi.) long. The CanAm Highway comprises Saskatchewan Highways 35, 39, 6, 3, as well as 2. of Saskatchewan Highway 3 contribute to the CanAm Highway between Melfort and Prince Albert. Major communities that Highway 3 passes through are Prince Albert, Melfort, and Tisdale. Travel route Travel continues west as Alberta Highway 45 at the Alberta – Saskatchewan border. The Saskatchewan portion of the route begins in the northwestern area of the aspen parkland ecoregion, north of Lloydminster the border city. Ttrembling aspen ''(Populus tremuloides)'' form bluffs (''small islands or shelter belts'') which are typical in this area. This area also marks the northernmost area of the Missou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saskatchewan Highway 378
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Highway 378 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 4 near North Battleford to Highways Highway 3 in Spiritwood, just east of its intersection with Highway 24. Highway 378 is about long. The highway has the distinction of travelling in both an east-west and north-south direction throughout its entire length. Major intersections From south to north: References 378 __NOTOC__ Year 378 ( CCCLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Valens and Augustus (or, less frequently, year 1131 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spiritwood Airport
Spiritwood Airport was located adjacent to Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, Canada. See also * List of airports in Saskatchewan * List of defunct airports in Canada This is an alphabetical list of abandoned airports in Canada that were at one time important enough to warrant an article. Most of these also appear in :Defunct airports in Canada. This list is sorted by province or territory. Alberta List of ai ... References Defunct airports in Saskatchewan Spiritwood No. 496, Saskatchewan {{Saskatchewan-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota
Spiritwood Lake is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 97 at the 2020 census. Geography Spiritwood Lake is located at (47.076276, -98.574683). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 90 people, 40 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 99 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. There were 40 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.48. The median age in the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saskatchewan Highway 24
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Highway 24 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 3 near Spiritwood to Chitek Lake near the Chitek Lake Recreation Site. Highway 24 is about long. Highway 24 also passes near the communities of Laventure], Leoville, Saskatchewan, Leoville, Panton and Penn. Intersections along Highway 24 are with Highways 793, 696 and 945. In April 2014, due to its state of disrepair, it was named the worst highway in Saskatchewan by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). In September of 2020, repairs began on the highway as part of a plan to stimulate the local economy. References 024 4 (four) is a number, numeral (linguistics), numeral and numerical digit, digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is tetraphobia, considered unlucky in many East Asian c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leoville, Saskatchewan
Leoville ( 2016 population: ) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496 and Census Division No. 16. The village is located along Highway 24 (named the worst road in Saskatchewan by the CAA in 2014). Highway 946 begins in the village and proceeds north. Leoville is home to the administrative centre of the Pelican Lake First Nation band government. History Leoville incorporated as a village on June 26, 1944. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Leoville 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 Village of Leoville 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. See also * L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Saskatchewan Provincial Highways
This is a list of Saskatchewan's highways: Only Highways 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 16, and 39 contain sections of divided highway. Speed limits range from 90 km/h (55 mph) to 110 km/h (70 mph). Saskatchewan is the only province bordering the United States with no direct connection to the Interstate Highway System. Named routes * Can Am Highway *Circle Drive *Hanson Lake Road * Little Swan Road *Louis Riel Trail * McBride Lake Road *Northern Woods and Water Route * Ring Road *Red Coat Trail *Regina Bypass *Saskatoon Freeway * Saskota Travel Route * Trans-Canada Highway * Veterans Memorial Highway * Yellowhead Highway Primary (1–99) These are primary highways maintained by the provincial government. Almost all of these highways are paved for most of their length. Highways 1, 11, and 16 are the most important highways and are divided highways for much of their lengths, with some sections at expressway or freeway standards. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosthern-Shellbrook
Rosthern-Shellbrook is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. This constituency was created by the ''Representation Act, 2002'' (Saskatchewan) out of the districts of Rosthern, Shellbrook-Spiritwood, and Redberry Lake. The riding was last contested in the 2020 election, when incumbent Saskatchewan Party MLA and Premier Scott Moe was re-elected. Communities in the district include the towns of Rosthern, Shellbrook, Hafford, Blaine Lake, and Spiritwood; and the villages of Canwood, Laird, Medstead, Leask, and Shell Lake. History The constituency was first contested in the 2003 election, and has returned Saskatchewan Party members ever since, including the current premier (as of February 2, 2018), Scott Moe. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results , - , NDP , Clay DeBray , align="right", 2,174 , align="right", 31.84 , align="right", -3.67 , - bgcolor="white" !align="left" colsp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leoville Airport
Leoville Airport is located west of Leoville, Saskatchewan, Canada. See also *List of airports in Saskatchewan This is a list of airports in Saskatchewan. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Airport names in are part of the National Airports Syste ... References Registered aerodromes in Saskatchewan Spiritwood No. 496, Saskatchewan {{Saskatchewan-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Rural Municipalities In Saskatchewan
A rural municipality (RM) is a type of incorporated municipality in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. A rural municipality is created by the Minister of Municipal Relations by ministerial order via section 49 of ''The Municipalities Act''. Saskatchewan has 296 rural municipalities, which are located in the central and southern portions of the province. They had a cumulative population of and an average population of in the 2016 Census of Population. Saskatchewan's largest and smallest rural municipalities are the RM of Corman Park No. 344 and the RM of Glen McPherson No. 46 with populations of 8,568 and 72 respectively. The northern half of the province does not lie within any rural municipality, but is rather administered by the provincial government through the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District. List Former rural municipalities See also *List of communities in Saskatchewan * List of municipal districts in Alberta *List of municipaliti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelican Lake First Nation
Pelican Lake First Nation ( cr, ᒐᐦᒐᐦᑭᐤ ᓵᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂᕽ ''cahcahkiw-sâkahikanihk'', meaning: ''at the Pelican Lake'') is a member of the Federation of Saskatchewan First Nations, the body that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. Pelican Lake First Nation is located on the shore of Chitek Lake, approximately 170 miles northwest of Saskatoon 115 miles northeast of North Battleford and 120 miles west of Prince Albert. Together with Witchekan Lake First Nation and Big River First Nation, Pelican Lake is affiliated with the Agency Chiefs Tribal Council. Demographics At date of first survey there was total of 112 band members. The population according to the 2006 census was 825. However, the registered population was 1,555 as of December 2013. Government *Councilor Donny Rabbitskin *Councilor Willie Thomas *Councilor Tony Wolfe *Councilor Evan Chamakese *Councilor Greg S. Bill *Councilor Lee Bill *Chief Peter Bill (chief since March 2019) History At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada, after Saskatoon and Regina. It is situated near the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan. Prince Albert National Park is located north of the city and contains a wealth of lakes, forest, and wildlife. The city itself is located in a transition zone between the aspen parkland and boreal forest biomes. Prince Albert is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461, of which it is the seat, but is politically separate. History The area was named ''kistahpinanihk'' by the Cree, which translates to "sitting pretty place", "great meeting place" or "meeting place". The first trading post set up in the area was built in 1776 by Peter Pond. James Isbister, an Anglo-Métis employee of the Hudson's Bay Company, settled on the site of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
