207 Criddle Avenue
Crooked Lake Provincial Park Crooked Lake Provincial Park S0G 2B0

$637,000
Residential beds: 4 baths: 3.0 1,665 sq. ft. built: 2017

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK010650
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
2017
"LAKE life with a VIEW and without WEEDS and all the yard work"...4 bedroom plus 3 bath titled property situated on large corner lot will take your breathe away. Capture the beauty of the Qu'appelle Valley and lakeview from your 2 sided balcony. This 2017 all year round home provides 1665 sq ft on the main floor , has a walk out basement (approx 800 sq ft) with a double heated (in floor heat) (22' x26') garage with direct second level access. From inside this modern and classy bungalow find an open layout dining , living and kitchen that allow you to view the spectacular scenery. The kitchen island will be your favorite work space. There is an induction top , built in oven, large pantry, and many cabinets and counters. 1/2 bath off the side entrance and laundry room which is ideal. Relax in the sitting area with a 3 sided NG fireplace. The one room is currently used as an office but could be your second bedroom on the main floor. Primary bedroom is private and is found at the back (north side) of the home with 2 walk in closets and a huge bathroom with the largest walk in tiles shower. Down to the basement with 9' ceilings, the walk out offers 2 more guest bedrooms, a 4 piece bath, a media room and exercise (flex) area. Access the heated garage on this level and a utility room , great for storage as well. The outdoor area is "Xeriscape" , stunning and easy to maintain. There is a patio area below the balcony with NG hook up for fire table or BBQ and a back entry with stairs to enter the laundry/ mudroom. On the balcony there is 2 NG hookups. Just down the road , a heated single garage in a well treed area is used for keeping the yard equipment and all the "boy toys". This property is TURN KEY and ready for you! Many features to view here ...Must see to appreciate the views and Easy Care lake lifestyle.
Listing Area:
Crooked Lake Provincial Park
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
Raised Bungalow
Year built:
2017 (Age: 8)
Total Floor Area:
1,665 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
4
Number of bathrooms:
3.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$3,650 / 2024
Frontage:
189'
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Forced Air, In Floor, Natural Gas
Furnace:
Furnace Owned
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Gas
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Gas
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Walkout, Fully Finished
Basement Walls:
ICF Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Stucco
Air Conditioner (Central)
Balcony, Trees/Shrubs, Xeriscape
Heated Garage: Yes, Recreation Usage: No
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Kitchen
20'8" × 14'10"
Laminate
Main
Dining Room
12'2" × 10'5"
Laminate
Main
Living Room
14'2" × 12'7"
Laminate
Main
Laundry/Mud Room
11'3" × 8'2"
Vinyl tile
Main
Bedroom
19'3" × 11'8"
Laminate
Main
Primary Bedroom
14'4" × 10'5"
Laminate
Basement
Games Room
15'5" × 13'4"
Vinyl tile
Basement
Bedroom
9'9" × 9'2"
Vinyl tile
Basement
Bedroom
11'7" × 9'6"
Vinyl tile
Basement
Nook
10'7" × 10'2"
Vinyl tile
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
2
5'7" x 7'5" Vinyl tile
Main
No
3
9'2" x 9'5" Vinyl tile
Basement
No
4
5'3" x 9'6" Vinyl tile
Occupancy:
Owner
Equipment Included:
Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher Built In, Garage Door Opnr/Control(S), Hood Fan, Satellite Dish, Window Treatment
Lot Size:
18,900 sq. ft.
Lot Shape:
Backs on to Park/Green Space, Corner, Irregular
Garage:
1 Car Detached, 2 Car Attached
Parking Places:
8.0
Parking Surface:
Asphalt
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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Melville Beach Saskatchewan Information

Melville is a small city in the east-central portion of Saskatchewan, Canada. The city is 145 kilometres (90 mi) northeast of the provincial capital of Regina and 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Yorkton. Melville is bordered by the rural municipalities of Cana No. 214 and Stanley No. 215. Its population at the 2016 census was 4,562, making it Saskatchewan’s smallest city. It is also home of hockey’s Melville Millionaires, who compete in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, and baseball’s Melville Millionaires, who competed in the Western Canadian Baseball League until 2019. According to What’s in a Name?: The Story Behind Saskatchewan Places and Names by E. T. Russell, and People Places: Contemporary Saskatchewan Place Names by Bill Barry, the city was named for Charles Melville Hays, who at the time of the settlement’s initial construction was the president of the Grand Trunk Railway and Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.[10][11] Hays was on board the RMS Titanic when it sank; he did not make it off the ship. Pearl Park was the area’s first post office established in 1905 near the Pearl Creek, a tributary of the Qu’Appelle River.[12] Melville was declared a city by the province in 1960. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Melville had a population of 4,493 living in 2,078 of its 2,296 total private dwellings, a change of -1.5% from its 2016 population of 4,562. With a land area of 14.78 km2 (5.71 sq mi), it had a population density of 304.0/km2 (787.3/sq mi) in 2021.[13] .mw-parser-output .canada-census{display:inline-block;margin:5px 5px 5px 0;border:1px solid #a2a9b1;background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:5px;font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .canada-census-caption{padding:1px 2em;font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output .canada-census-caption,.mw-parser-output .canada-census-header-row th,.mw-parser-output .canada-census-footnotes{background:lavender;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .canada-census>table{margin:3px auto;border-spacing:3px 0}@media(min-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .canada-census-header-row th{width:13em}}.mw-parser-output .canada-census-data-row{vertical-align:top;font-size:90%}.mw-parser-output .canada-census-footnotes{font-size:90%}.mw-parser-output .canada-census-data-row th{padding:3px;text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .canada-census-data-row td{padding:3px;position:relative;left:-2px}.mw-parser-output .canada-census-data-row td td{border-left:1px #bbb solid}.mw-parser-output .canada-census-footnotes{padding:1px} The mayor of Melville is Dr. Walter Streelasky. Provincially, Melville is within the constituency of Melville-Saltcoats. It is currently represented by Saskatchewan Party MLA Warren Kaeding. Melville is represented in the House of Commons of Canada by the MP of the Yorkton—Melville riding, currently Cathay Wagantall of the Conservative Party of Canada.[2][4][5][6] Melville’s namesake was the president of the Grand Trunk Railway and Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Charles Melville Hays.[10] Since Melville’s founding in 1908, it has served as a nexus for railroad activity, currently including that of Canadian National Railway and Via Rail, the latter for which Melville effectively serves as the main rail-to-bus connection to Regina for its passengers. Today, the transcontinental Canadian train, operated by national passenger rail carrier Via Rail, serves the Melville railway station twice per week eastbound and twice westbound. In 2002 the St. Peter’s Hospital was constructed. St. Peter’s was founded in 1940 as a municipal hospital by the Sisters of St. Martha, based in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Next to St. Peter’s is the St. Paul Lutheran Home.[19] The Melville Railway Museum[20] (c. 1911) is a Municipal Heritage Property on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.[21] The Melville Heritage Museum is in the original Luther College (formerly Luther Academy) building, built in 1913. The Luther Academy moved to Regina in 1926. After a stint as St. Paul’s Home for the Aged and Orphans, the building was declared a heritage site, opening as a museum in the early 1980s. Melville’s connections by road to other communities include Saskatchewan Highways 10, 15 and 47. The closest major centre to Melville is the city of Yorkton, 43 kilometres to the northeast. Melville Municipal Airport (TC LID: CJV9) is located 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) east of the city.[22][failed verification] Melville is served by public and Catholic schools: École St. Henry’s Junior Elementary School, and St. Henry’s Sr School are both part of the Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division[23][24] Davison School, as part of the Good Spirit School Division offers pre-kindergarten to grade 6 education. The Melville Comprehensive School, a part of the Good Spirit School Division provides secondary education.[25][26] Parkland Regional College provides post secondary technical training and operates a campus out of the Melville Comprehensive High School building.[27] Parkland College operates its NFPA fire training field near the Melville Municipal Airport. Melville is home to the Melville Millionaires of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, as well as the Melville Millionaires of the Western Canadian Baseball League, who last played in the 2019 season. In 2011 the Melville Communiplex opened. The federal and provincial governments covered $20 million of the construction costs of the $24.5 million facility. The Communiplex has an NHL size ice surface and seating capacity for 1,500 people, a walking track, fitness and cardio care facilities, and a convention centre. It replaces the existing 60-year-old Melville Stadium, home to the Melville Millionaires.[28] The city also has an 18-hole golf course. Melville currently has no current FM or AM radio stations, instead they are serviced by a digital radio station called: The Buzz (www.TheBuzzRocks.ca) Television Within 20 kilometres (12 mi) are the Melville Game Preserve, Melville Regional Park, Melville Reservoir, and Duff Recreation Site.[8] In the film Hannibal Rising (2007), title character Hannibal Lecter shows up in the “hamlet of Melville” in the final scene. However the town depicted is surrounded by forest and is referred to as “near Saskatoon”. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melville,_Saskatchewan

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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