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  • St 109/112 Harder Street in Maple Creek: Commercial for sale : MLS®# SK985927

    St 109/112 Harder Street Maple Creek S0N 1N0
    Main Photo: St 109/112 Harder Street in Maple Creek: Commercial for sale : MLS®# SK985927
    $650,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK985927
    Major Bus.:
    Welding and Machine Shop
    Floor Area:
    3,780 sq. ft.
    Well respected and well established business for sale in Maple Creek. This welding and machine shop has been successfully serving southwest Saskatchewan for over 60 years. All inventory and equipment is included as well as 2 welding trucks, a zoom boom lift and a forklift. The shop has recently had 2 new gas forced air, high efficient furnaces installed. The 32X110 shop is located on the west side of Harder St and has a combined lot frontage of 125 feet with a lot depth of 130 feet. This business also owns the lot across the street for an additional 50X130 totalling 22,750 square feet of lot space. Financials will be made available upon the reception of an offer. Please call to arrange a tour. More details
    Listed by Blythman Agencies Ltd.
    Steve LeBlanc
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Maple Creek Saskatchewan Information

Maple Creek is a town in the Cypress Hills of southwest Saskatchewan, Canada. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Maple Creek No. 111. The population was 2,176 at the 2021 Census. The town is 103 kilometres (64 mi) southeast of Medicine Hat, Alberta, and 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park on Highway 21 and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the Trans-Canada Highway. Maple Creek runs along the west side of town. The administrative headquarters of the Nekaneet Cree Nation is 37 km (23 mi) southeast of Maple Creek.[4] After the North-West Mounted Police had been established at Fort Walsh, settlers began to explore the Cypress Hills area, living along the creeks and doing small-scale ranching. The Department of the Interior was operating a First Nations farm on the Maple Creek, a few miles south from the present town site. In 1882-1883 the First Nations (mainly Cree, Saulteaux, and Assiniboine) were moved to Qu’Appelle, and the farm was then operated by Major Shurtleff, an ex-Mounted Policeman, and George Wood, his brother-in-law. In the winter of 1882, a Canadian Pacific Railway construction crew of 12 decided to winter where the town of Maple Creek now stands. This marked the establishment of Maple Creek.[5] In June 2010, a flood submerged some of the town when Maple Creek overflowed its banks. The same flood hit much of southwestern Saskatchewan and southern Alberta and even destroyed a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway.[6] There are two designated municipal heritage Properties in Maple Creek: In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Maple Creek had a population of 2,176 living in 988 of its 1,083 total private dwellings, a change of 4.4% from its 2016 population of 2,084. With a land area of 4.35 km2 (1.68 sq mi), it had a population density of 500.2/km2 (1,295.6/sq mi) in 2021.[17] Maple Creek experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk). With the exception of southwestern Alberta, winters in Maple Creek are typically warmer than those in the adjacent plain region of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, being a convergence point for Chinook winds originating along the Rocky Mountain Front. The mean maximum temperature in January 2006 was 5.3 °C [1] for the Maple Creek townsite, compared to 5.0 °C [2] for Calgary and 4.7 °C [3] for Medicine Hat. The highest temperature ever recorded in Maple Creek was 41.0 °C (106 °F) on 29 June 1984.[24] The coldest temperature ever recorded was ?46.7 °C (?52 °F) on 15 & 16 February 1936.[25] The Sidney Street School[31] and the Maple Creek Composite School[32] serve the local community. Great Plains College operates a satellite campus in Maple Creek. Media related to Maple Creek, Saskatchewan at Wikimedia Commons Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_Creek,_Saskatchewan

Maple Creek Saskatchewan Commercial & Industrial MLS®

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topsoil Depth (in) Alberta Source aafc slc version 3.2

Understanding Topsoil Depth in Alberta: Insights from AAFC SLC Version 3.2 Data

Topsoil depth is a critical factor for agricultural productivity, influencing water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth. The provided map of Alberta illustrates the topsoil depth in inches, highlighting significant regional variations. This analysis is based on data from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2.

Key Observations

The topsoil depth in Western Alberta and the Rockies is generally shallow, ranging from 0 to 6 inches. This is due to the rugged terrain and erosional processes associated with mountainous regions. The shallow topsoil in these areas supports forests and natural vegetation rather than extensive agriculture.

Central Alberta, including areas around Edmonton and Red Deer, exhibits moderate to deep topsoil depths, generally between 8 to 14 inches. These depths are conducive to productive agriculture, supporting a variety of crops. The deeper topsoil in central regions contributes to higher agricultural yields and sustainable farming practices.

In Southern and Eastern Alberta, regions such as Calgary and areas towards the Saskatchewan border show variable topsoil depths ranging from 6 to 10 inches. While suitable for agriculture, these areas may require careful soil management to maintain productivity. Areas with shallower topsoil are more drought-resistant and may need irrigation and soil conservation practices.

Regional Analysis

The Rocky Mountain Influence is evident in the shallow topsoil of the Rocky Mountain foothills, resulting from the rocky and rugged terrain, limiting soil accumulation. These areas are more suited to forest growth and natural vegetation rather than intensive agriculture.

In contrast, the Prairie Conditions in central Alberta benefit from moderate to deep topsoil, which is ideal for crop production and supports Alberta’s agricultural economy. Maintaining topsoil depth through conservation practices is essential for sustaining long-term agrarian productivity in these areas.

Implications for Agriculture

Understanding topsoil depth is crucial for effective soil management practices, including crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization. Farmers can use this data to optimize their farming practices, choosing crops suited to the available topsoil depth and implementing appropriate soil conservation measures. Deeper topsoil improves water retention and nutrient availability, which is essential for healthy crop growth and high yields.

Conclusion

The topsoil depth map of Alberta reveals significant regional variations influenced by geographical features such as the Rocky Mountains and the fertile plains of central Alberta. Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable farming. By leveraging this data, farmers can improve crop yields, manage soil health, and enhance overall agrarian productivity in Alberta.

Sources

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2 Data
  • Alberta Agriculture and Forestry