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Lanigan
Lanigan boasts notable residents such as 2010 Olympic Silver Medalist Cori Bartel in women's curling and 2013 Stanley Cup champion Sheldon Brookbank. The town also has connections to NHL players including Bobby Baun, Brian Propp, Todd Strueby, and Wade Brookbank.
The major industry in Lanigan is centered around potash. The town hosts Nutrien Lanigan Potash, one of North America's largest potash mines. Additionally, the Greenfield Potash Project by BHP Billiton Jansen Project is under construction just east of the town. Signage on Highways 16 and 20 proudly proclaims, 'Welcome to Lanigan, The Land of Potash.' Located 8 km east of Lanigan, Pound-Maker Adventures Ltd. is Canada's largest feedlot and ethanol plant. The surrounding area is known for its robust agricultural sector, often referred to as the 'sure crop' area.
The local economy is driven by potash and agriculture, but tourism is also flourishing. Visitors can explore the restored CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) train station and other exhibits at the Lanigan and District Heritage Centre. For recreational activities, the Lanigan Golf & Country Club offers a 9-hole grass greens course, and the Lanigan Lions Campground provides additional leisure options.
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Lanigan - Tourism Saskatchewan
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