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Briercrest
The present site of the village was purchased by the CNR in 1911, around the time the railway line was built. By 1911, many homes and businesses had been established. When the village was incorporated in April 1912, it had over 100 residents.
The name 'Briercrest' was originally given to the first post office, located on Captain Charles Jaques' farm in 1902. Mrs. Jaques chose the name, inspired by the wild roses growing on a nearby ridge, and it was later adopted for the village.
Today, nearly 100 years later, the village remains an active part of the community, with businesses and organizations serving the area. The current population is about 155 residents.
Located roughly 45 km southeast of Moose Jaw and 80 km southwest of Regina, Saskatchewan, the village is accessible via Highway #339 and a short-line railroad operated by Southern Rails Co-operative.
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