Shooter Hill 7,474 acres Mixed Farmland (MFL)
Enfield Rm No. 194 Enfield Rm No. 194 S0H 0V0

$18,100,000
Farm

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Farm
MLS® Num:
SK041343
Build. Type:
House
The Shooter Hill package comprises 47 parcels totaling 7,474.5 titled (ISC) acres in the RMs of Morse No. 165 and Enfield No. 194 near Calderbank, Saskatchewan. SAMA reports 7,459 total acres, including 4,640 cultivated acres, 861 hay/grass acres, 1,298 native pasture acres and 660 wetland/bush acres. Predominantly Ardill clay loam soils provide a productive land base well suited to both grain and livestock production. The portfolio carries a weighted average soil final rating of 40.1 and a total assessed value of $9,312,900, averaging $199,767 per quarter. The Shooter Hill yard site includes a residence, heated shop, horse barn, corrals and a newer 12,000 sq. ft. cattle barn/shop, providing excellent infrastructure for a mixed farming operation. With more than 7,400 titled acres, over 4,600 cultivated acres and nearly 2,200 acres of hay and native pasture, Shooter Hill is one of the largest and most versatile grain and livestock opportunities in the Monette Farms portfolio. This property is one of 19 listings comprising the Monette Farms Ltd. portfolio—a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire prime Saskatchewan farmland across seven regions. Parcels within this listing may also be available for individual purchase. See the Supplement for complete legal land descriptions, detailed improvement information, SAMA data and additional property details.
See map in property brochure.
Listing Area:
Enfield Rm No. 194
Property Type:
Farm
Property Sub Type:
Mixed Use
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
Bungalow
Total Floor Area:
1,400 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
5
Number of bathrooms:
2.0
Parcel Count:
1
Property Offered:
Buildings And Land
Workshop Size:
60' x 120'
Heating:
Forced Air, Propane
Basement:
Full Basement, Partially Finished
Basement Walls:
Concrete
Roof:
Metal
Exterior Finish:
Vinyl
Drinking Water: Yes, School Bus: Yes, Workshop Heated: Yes
Occupancy:
Owner
Lot Size:
7,474.5 acre(s)
Topography:
Gently Rolling, Medium Rolling
Sloughs:
Some
Stones:
Some
Nearest Town:
Chaplin
Distance to Town:
37
Distance to elementary school:
37
Distance to High School:
37
Other Buildings List:
Barn,Shed,WorkShop
Bush:
Some
Fences:
Barbed Wire, Complete
Garage:
1 Car Attached
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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Victory No. 226 Saskatchewan Information

The Rural Municipality of Victory No. 226 (2016 population: 380) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 7 and SARM Division No. 3. The RM of Victory No. 226 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 8, 1919.[2] The first settlers to the area came in the early 1900s. The community of Demaine was established by the summer of 1908 by a band of settlers who hauled supplies from the Riverhurst area to the east, and across the South Saskatchewan River. Originally all supplies had to be moved from other areas as the settlements were being established. As with current life in rural municipality the first settlers to the area were farmers who began to grow grain. They farmed with teams of oxen and mules prior to the invention of modern-day farming machinery. Eventually two larger settlements were established. These turned into the Village of Beechy and the Organized Hamlet of Demaine. Victory No. 226 is bordered by King George No. 256 in the north, Canaan No. 225 in the east, Lake Diefenbaker, which is part of the South Saskatchewan River in the south, and Lacadena No. 228 in the west. With wide open spaces and small rolling hills the land of Victory No. 226 comprises fertile soil perfect for grain farming. Naturally, much of the landscape is covered by grain farming operations. The Matador Grasslands (50°41?28?N 107°43?57?W? / ?50.6911°N 107.7324°W? / 50.6911; -107.7324)[5] are a protected area about 35 kilometres (22 mi) south-east of Kyle, near the South Saskatchewan River. The grasslands are situated on Crown land and are the “largest remaining uncultivated area of well drained lacustrine clay soils in the Northern Great Plains”.[6] The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM. The following unincorporated communities are within the RM. The rural municipality follows the typical climate and weather patterns of the southern half of Saskatchewan by having harsh, dry cold winters, and warm summers. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Victory No. 226 had a population of 434 living in 143 of its 233 total private dwellings, a change of 14.2% from its 2016 population of 380. With a land area of 1,360.62 km2 (525.34 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.8/sq mi) in 2021.[10] In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Victory No. 226 recorded a population of 380 living in 121 of its 230 total private dwellings, a -14.2% change from its 2011 population of 443. With a land area of 1,375.44 km2 (531.06 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.7/sq mi) in 2016.[4] Its economy is based on agriculture, primarily grain farming with livestock ranching as well. The RM of Victory No. 226 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the first Tuesday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is Lee Galbraith while the administrator is Diane Watt.[3] The RM’s office is located in Beechy.[3] Prairie Lake Regional Park (50°42?45?N 107°23?02?W? / ?50.7125°N 107.3839°W? / 50.7125; -107.3839)[11] is a regional park in the RM of Victory about 21 kilometres (13 mi) south of Beechy. The park was founded in 1984 on Cruikshank Bay on the north shore of Lake Diefenbaker. There is a campground, marina, boat launch, playground, fish cleaning station, and a picnic area. The park has access to the lake for swimming, boating, fishing, and other water sports. The campground has electrified sites, washrooms / showers, and a sewer dump.[12][13] Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Victory_No._226

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Regional Analysis

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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.

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Sources

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