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Ogema
The first settlers arrived in Ogema in 1908, but it wasn’t until 1911 that a post office was established under that name. Ogema was incorporated as a town in 1912 when its population surpassed 500. Many of the settlers came from Ontario, the United States, the British Isles, and various parts of Europe. Initially, the pioneers chose the name 'Omega,' derived from the Greek word for 'end,' as the settlement was located at the terminus of the rail line. However, upon applying to register the name, they were informed that another town had already claimed it. To avoid duplication, they altered the name to 'Ogema,' keeping all the original letters while giving the town a unique identity. Interestingly, 'Ogema' is a Cree word meaning 'big chief.'
The lots for Ogema were sold by the Canadian Pacific Railway, which was building a branch line through southern Saskatchewan’s wilderness at the time.
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