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The Town of Zealandia is located in the northeast corner of the R.M. of St. Andrew, on NE 34-30-13 W3. It was surveyed in 1904 by A.N. Swetman, Fred Engen, and Mr. Turner, and incorporated as a village in 1909.The name 'Zealandia' was suggested by Mr. Englebrecht, inspired by New Zealand and the S.S. Zealandia. Early settlers included the Ed Kidd family, whose son Hadden was the first white child born in the district. In 1904, A.D. Fletcher opened a blacksmith shop in a sod shack half a mile from town, while A.N. Swetman established a general store and post office. Mail arrived weekly from Hanley, with groceries delivered twice a month from Saskatoon via the Rudy Ferry on the Saskatchewan River. Swetman’s sister, Mrs. Hodgson, served as the first postmaster.In 1909, the Canadian National Railway’s Goose Lake Line was completed through the town.In 1910, the Zealandia Board of Trade released a brochure to attract settlers, proclaiming Zealandia as the center of the renowned Goose Lake District, 'the largest and best wheat-growing area in Canada,' and highlighting the area’s 'healthy and pleasant' climate. In March 1910 alone, 19 carloads of settlers arrived, followed by an additional 100 train cars that week. Land prices ranged from $15 to $30 per acre.Zealandia experienced its greatest growth from 1910 to 1918. However, the neighboring town of Rosetown began to draw residents and businesses due to its hospital and additional amenities, leading to Zealandia's decline after 1918.In 1919, a severe flu epidemic swept through the area, with typhoid fever proving especially deadly.The fires of 1923 and 1931 destroyed all buildings on Main Street. Despite attempts at rebuilding, Zealandia never regained its former prominence, though its resilient spirit remains.While the town has faced numerous challenges, Zealandia’s greatest asset remains the optimism of its citizens. As in many small towns, the community is friendly and welcoming, making it a wonderful place to raise a family.

The Prairie West Historical Society, also known as the Prairie West Historical Centre, is a museum and art gallery located in a restored farm home formerly known as the Evans House, built between 1910 and 1916. Situated on Highway 30 in the Town of Eston, the museum offers a glimpse into local history with displays featuring photographic equipment, antique furniture original to the house, and a 2023 exhibit showcasing vintage clothing.The Heritage Art Gallery on the lower level highlights artists with local connections and includes a Picasso lino print. Visitors can also explore the one-room Lovedale School, the Homesteader’s Shack, and the Acadia School Barn, while enjoying the surrounding wildflower and vegetable gardens.The museum is open for tours Monday to Friday from May to August, located at 946 2nd Street East.

Lafleche is a small town in southwest Saskatchewan, Canada, located in the Rural Municipality of Wood River No. 74, at the intersection of Highway 13 and Highway 58. Situated on the south bank of Lafleche Creek, a tributary of the Wood River, it lies 20 km south of Gravelbourg and 45 km west of Assiniboia. The community's origins trace back to 1905 when settlers formed the village of Buffalo Head, which later changed its name to Lafleche in honor of Louis-François Richer Laflèche.In 1910, a school district was established, and a school was built on land owned by Mr. Belisle. By March 1912, a hamlet had developed on land owned by F. X. Brunelle, featuring a bank, two stores, and blacksmith shops. The arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1913 prompted rapid growth, leading to the relocation of the hamlet's houses to the new site, which quickly transformed into a village with spacious streets and avenues.By 1913, businesses such as Square Deal Store, Palace Livery, and Lafleche Meat Market had emerged, prompting the village's incorporation the same year. In December 1913, telegraph service began, and by 1914, the village had expanded to twelve blocks. The following years saw the opening of various businesses, including a jewelry store and multiple lumber yards.Despite facing challenges in the 1920s, including a notorious bank robbery in 1922, Lafleche continued to grow. The community saw the establishment of public amenities, such as sidewalks, electric lights, and a fire brigade. The 1930s brought hardships, but residents launched the first rural community credit union in Saskatchewan in 1938 to address financial needs.Lafleche persevered through the war years and established essential services, including a hospital in 1944. By 1953, it had officially become a town, and infrastructure improvements continued with the installation of water and sewer services in the 1950s.Significant milestones include the construction of a curling rink in 1961, the opening of the Wood River Centennial Home for seniors in 1967, and the paving of streets in 1969. Lafleche celebrated its centennial in 2013. According to the 2021 Census, the town had a population of 373 residents living in 184 of its 201 total private dwellings, reflecting a slight decrease from 382 in 2016. With a land area of 1.43 km², the town had a population density of 260.8/km².

The Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre, situated in the heart of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, was originally built in 1910 as the Jasper Street School. For decades, it served as an educational institution for hundreds of local students until its closure in 1986. The building, made from locally-produced bricks, retains many of its original features, including molded-tin ceilings and hardwood floors. The museum now offers themed display rooms, allowing visitors to explore a recreated railway station house, a one-room schoolhouse, a collection of heritage saddles, and Charlie Russell’s artwork. A new women’s gallery also highlights trailblazing women from the area.

Robsart is an unincorporated hamlet in the Rural Municipality of Reno No. 51, located in Saskatchewan, Canada. As of the 2016 Census, it had a population of 20, doubling from 10 in 2011. Originally incorporated as a village in 1912, Robsart remained independent until it became an unincorporated community on January 1, 2002, under the jurisdiction of Reno No. 51. The hamlet lies 48 km southwest of Eastend at the junction of Highway 18 and Highway 13, also known as the Red Coat Trail, and is approximately 170 km southeast of Medicine Hat, Alberta, and 68 km south of Maple Creek.Robsart was established in 1910 when the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) purchased land in the area, naming it after Amy Robsart from Sir Walter Scott’s book 'Kenilworth'. Henry Abbott later bought the land and led the first settlers to the community. Rapid growth followed, with the establishment of a general store, feed mill, and 30 other businesses, including a dentist, jeweler, and surgeon. The completion of the CPR Stirling-Weyburn line brought further prosperity, and by 1917, Robsart had its own public hospital. Ten years after its founding, Robsart had a population of 350, a town hall, mayor, council, and over 50 businesses, earning it the optimistic slogan 'A town with a bright future.'However, by the late 1920s, Robsart’s fortunes began to decline. A grain elevator fire in 1929, followed by another fire in 1930 that destroyed much of the business core, marked the beginning of the downturn. The Great Depression, along with droughts, falling grain prices, and poor crop yields, further exacerbated the situation, leading to the closure of many businesses. Merchants, facing financial hardship, left in search of better opportunities. Although local residents and farmers attempted to revive the community by renovating the Robsart Community Hall in the 1980s, most businesses and homes were eventually boarded up. The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and Pioneer elevators, which had been vital to the community, were demolished in 2000. On January 1, 2002, Robsart was formally dissolved as a village and became part of the Rural Municipality of Reno No. 51.In the early 1990s, former and current residents came together to create a community history book titled 'Our Side of The Hills'. Former mayor Archie Smiley contributed a revised version of an old poem called 'Ode to Robsart'.

Canora is a town located at the junction of Highways 5 and 9 in east-central Saskatchewan, approximately 50 km north of Yorkton. The town, home to around 2,100 residents, sits on the corners of four rural municipalities, including the RM of Good Lake. Founded in 1905 along the Canadian Northern Railway, now part of Canadian National Railway (CN), it remains a key rail hub with two freight lines and Via Rail passenger service.Canora's rich history began with European settlers, including Doukhobor, Romanians, and Ukrainians in the late 19th century. The first Ukrainian block settlement in Saskatchewan was established in 1897, with 150 families arriving from Western Ukraine. By 1910, Canora had achieved town status with a population of around 400 and established a Chamber of Commerce in 1912. Over time, the community grew steadily, with its population peaking in 1966 at around 2,734. Despite fluctuations, Canora remains culturally vibrant, with 53% of its population either from Ukraine or of Ukrainian descent.The town’s name derives from 'Canadian Northern Railway,' and its history is intertwined with the railway's development. Canora’s historic train station, once central to its growth, now serves as a museum and tourist information center. With a population of 2,092 as of the 2021 Census, Canora remains a small but significant community in the region.

The settlement now known as Kenaston, Saskatchewan, was originally called Bonnington Springs, Assiniboia, in the North-West Territories. It was typically referred to as Bonnington. When Saskatchewan became a province in late 1905, the name was changed to Kenaston in honor of F.E. Kenaston, Vice President of the Saskatchewan Valley Land Company.The railroad reached Bonnington in 1889, but there were no permanent residents until 1902. That year, the Saskatchewan Valley Land Company was formed by a group of wealthy American men. The company's president, Col. A.D. Davidson, and F.E. Kenaston, who also headed the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company, played key roles.The company purchased 839,000 acres from the railway at $1.53 per acre, along with another 250,000 acres from the Dominion Government at $1.00 per acre. Through effective advertising and land agents, the area between Regina and Saskatoon was quickly populated with settlers between 1902 and 1910.The growing settlement, driven by the needs of new settlers, incorporated as a village in July 1910. Key developments included the opening of the Kenaston School in 1905, the construction of the first store in 1903, and the establishment of a post office and hotel in 1904. The village saw its first grain elevator built by the Canadian Elevator Company in 1906, and the CNR built a 40,000-gallon water tower near the train station in 1910.In 1904, Croatian settlers began arriving in the Kenaston area, mostly from Lovinac and nearby villages in Croatia. These families, such as the Pavelich, Prpich, and Tomljenovich families, were joined by others over the following decade. By 1914, Croatians held 41 homesteads in the area, and by the 1920s, they had acquired 50,000 acres of land. This was a stark contrast to their backgrounds as poor, illiterate farmers in Croatia, where farms were often as small as one or two acres.Many of these Croatian settlers had first worked in railroad gangs in the U.S. and as coal miners in Canada before hearing about homesteads in Saskatchewan. They initially arrived as single men and were later joined by wives and family members. Despite limited education, they quickly adapted, developing large-scale grain farms.The Croatian settlers valued cooperation, reflected in their strong support for organizations like the United Grain Growers and the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. Their children helped them learn English, and within a generation, some even adopted English names. Community life revolved around church activities, school concerts, fairs, and family events like weddings and baptisms.While Kenaston became the most prominent Croatian settlement in Saskatchewan, smaller groups of Croatians settled elsewhere, including near Leask. Some Croatian settlers also lived alongside Serbian neighbors, such as those who founded Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church in Regina in 1916, the first Serbian Orthodox parish in Canada.

In 1907, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) tracks were laid through the district, and by 1908, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad had arrived. The settlement of Biggar, named after W. H. Biggar, general counsel for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR), was incorporated as a village in 1909. In 1910, the GTPR established a divisional point in Biggar, leading to a construction boom that pushed the population past 600. Biggar became a home terminal where train crews changed, and its station, one of the largest in the west, featured a 24-hour restaurant. In 1911, Biggar was incorporated as a town.Development continued, and by the early 1920s, the population exceeded 2,000. Over the next 30 years, the population remained stable, but Biggar saw renewed growth in the 1950s.Today, Biggar remains a divisional point for the Canadian National Railway (CNR), employing about 190 people. The railway contributes approximately $12.3 million annually in payroll to the community. With a current population of 2,161, Biggar is a thriving and prosperous town with much to offer visitors and residents alike.Biggar is known for several notable symbols. One of the most famous is Milo Hanson and the Hanson Buck, a world-record white-tailed deer shot on November 23, 1993. The Hanson Buck holds an official Boone and Crockett score of 213 1/8. Another symbol is Sandra Schmirler, a three-time world curling champion and the 1998 Olympic gold medalist. Schmirler grew up in Biggar and was active in curling, including winning the 1981 provincial girls high school championship. She went on to claim world titles in 1993, 1994, and 1997, with her Olympic gold medal in Nagano marking the pinnacle of her career. The Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park, officially opened on August 6, 2000, honors her legacy. It surrounds Biggar Central School 2000 and features a gazebo, soccer field, playground, a Memorial Wall, and a Wall of Fame.Biggar is also famous for its slogan, 'New York is Big, but This is Biggar.' According to local legend, the slogan was created in 1909 by a survey crew who, after a night of drinking, wrote the phrase on a sign as a prank. The townspeople embraced it, and today, the slogan and sign are among Biggar’s most recognizable and celebrated symbols worldwide.

Abbey, with a 2021 population of 122, is a village located in the south-western region of Saskatchewan, Canada, within the Rural Municipality of Miry Creek No. 229 and Census Division No. 8. It lies northwest of Swift Current and is accessible via Highway 32 near Highway 738.In 1910, the first post office in the area was Longworth, situated in Cassie Baldwin’s home. The townsite of Abbey was initially owned by D.F. Kennedy. In 1913, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) acquired a quarter section of his land to build a rail line. The CPR allowed Kennedy to name the new community, choosing 'Abbey,' after his farm in Ireland. Abbey was officially incorporated as a village on September 2, 1913.Abbey is home to one municipal heritage property, the Abbey Fire Hall, listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1919 following a major fire in 1918, the fire station was an upgrade to the village’s fire protection. It was in use until 1975 and, although no longer operational, its siren still signals emergencies.The Abbey Golf Club, located approximately 0.5 km (0.31 mi) southeast of the village, was established in 1950. It features a par 35, 9-hole course with sand greens and a total length of 2,085 yards.According to the 2021 Census, Abbey had a population of 100 living in 59 of its 85 private dwellings, a -22.5% decrease from its 2016 population of 129. The village covers an area of 0.73 km² (0.28 sq mi), resulting in a population density of 137.0/km² (354.8/sq mi) in 2021.In the 2016 Census, Abbey recorded a population of 129 in 65 of its 88 private dwellings, reflecting a 10.9% increase from the 2011 population of 115. The village’s land area was 0.77 km² (0.30 sq mi), with a population density of 167.5/km² in 2016.

Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada, is a town situated in the Assiniboine River Valley, where the Whitesand River converges with the Assiniboine River. Located 56 kilometers (35 miles) northeast of Yorkton, Kamsack is at the intersection of Highway 8 and Highway 5. The town is also near two First Nations: Coté First Nation, 8 kilometers (5 miles) north, and Keeseekoose First Nation, 18 kilometers (11 miles) north, both accessible via Highway 8.The establishment of Kamsack began in 1904 when land was surrendered from Coté First Nation to accommodate the Canadian Northern Railway station and the town site. Additional land was allocated between 1905 and 1907, with some sections later returned to reserve status. In 1913, a two-mile strip of land on the southern boundary was also surrendered but was returned in 1915 when it was determined that the Coté people had lost too much of their prime agricultural land. Further land, surrendered in 1905, was reconstituted as reserve land in 1963. The interest in and surrender of land near the Kamsack town site was driven partly by speculation of its value for settlement.The surrounding area was first settled in the 1880s by agricultural pioneers, and by 1905, the farmland around Kamsack was well established. The early settlers were a diverse group, including Doukhobors, Ukrainians, Europeans, Americans, and Eastern Canadians, many of whose descendants remain in the area today.Kamsack’s growth was closely tied to the Canadian Northern Railway, which led to the construction of the Kamsack railway station in 1903 and essentially spurred the town’s development. The town’s name originated from an early post office located in one of the first settlers’ homes, derived from the Cree word *kamesak kîkway* (meaning 'large, something large'). In the early 1900s, the nearby Doukhobor village of Nadezhda, approximately 15 km northwest of Kamsack, hosted the annual general meetings of Saskatchewan's Doukhobor community. By 1910, these meetings moved to the village of Veregin, about 10 km west of Kamsack, where a permanent Doukhobor central office was established. Kamsack’s early growth was rapid. The first buildings were constructed in 1904 along the north side of the railway, including a general store, drug store, pool room, hotel, and post office. By the spring of 1905, the town’s first school was opened, and by 1911, Kamsack had a population of over 500, leading to its incorporation as a town. The town’s expansion continued, with property assessments reaching $1.2 million by 1913. In the summer of 1914, construction began on essential infrastructure, including waterworks, a sewage system, and an electric light plant. By 1921, Kamsack’s population had exceeded 2,000.Like many other communities, Kamsack faced challenges during the Great Depression, with its population dropping to 1,800. However, the town weathered the downturn better than many others. In the summer of 1944, Kamsack was struck by a tornado known as the 'Kamsack Cyclone,' which devastated 400 homes and 100 businesses, causing over $2 million in damage. The post-war period marked a significant building boom in the town's history, with veterans returning from World War II contributing to the rebuilding efforts.This period of growth included the expansion of business, public, and residential areas, with extended water and sewer systems, paved streets, and cement sidewalks. The boom continued until 1961, when Kamsack’s population reached 2,941. In the 1970s, the town’s business district continued to expand with the arrival of the Royal Bank, the construction of the 'Kamplex' (a dual-purpose hockey and curling rink), and the beginning of construction on a new hospital.According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Kamsack had a population of 1,779 living in 792 of its 903 total private dwellings, marking a 6.3% decrease from its 2016 population of 1,898. With a land area of 5.67 km² (2.19 sq mi), Kamsack had a population density of 313.8/km² (812.6/sq mi) in 2021.

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