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  • Prime Development Land in Balgonie: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK955625

    Prime Development Land Balgonie S0G 0E0
    Main Photo: Prime Development Land in Balgonie: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK955625
    $850,000
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK955625
    Future Urban Development Zoned Land Located Within Sight Line of Highway # 1 at Balgonie Saskatchewan. Potential Development Includes Commercial Light Industrial and Higher Density Residential. This 8-acre parcel has fantastic access with paved highways surrounding the land. This parcel has outstanding safe access with the new overpass at the town of Balgonie and the new Flying J fuel station. Please contact for more details! More details
    Listed by Global Direct Realty Inc.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 927’ waterfront, 45 acres in Pasqua Lake: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK974397

    927’ waterfront, 45 acres Pasqua Lake S0G 1S0
    Main Photo: 927’ waterfront, 45 acres in Pasqua Lake: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK974397
    $599,900
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK974397
    Prime Waterfront Development Opportunity on Pasqua Lake! Attention Developers and Investors! Discover an unparalleled investment prospect with this extraordinary waterfront property boasting 927 feet of prime frontage on Pasqua Lake. Nestled between Pasqua West and Groomes Vista, this property is a developer’s dream, offering vast potential and a unique blend of natural beauty and recreational amenities. This offering includes three parcels of land. The 5-acre waterfront parcel is perfect for high-end waterfront homes, a resort, or exclusive vacation rentals. The 40-acre hillside parcel is ideal for a scenic residential community or a private estate, featuring quad and sled trails for endless outdoor adventures. Currently designated as agriculture, the property provides versatile development opportunities. Taxes are exceptionally low at just $358 last year. Development Options: Capitalize on the lucrative waterfront real estate market by creating a premier lakeside community, luxury resort, or an exclusive residential enclave. The property's extensive trail system and lakeside location make it a prime spot for outdoor enthusiasts and holidaymakers, enhancing its market value and attractiveness. The seller is open to considering trades for farmland, acreage sites, or other properties, offering flexible transaction options to suit your investment strategy. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to invest in a property with immense potential and breathtaking natural surroundings. Contact your favorite local agent today for more information! More details
    Listed by Authentic Realty Inc.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 115 Jameson Crescent in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK969370

    115 Jameson Crescent Edenwold Rm No. 158 S4L 5B1
    Main Photo: 115 Jameson Crescent in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK969370
    $314,400
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK969370
    One of the last lots remaining in the sought after neighborhood of Jameson Estates. The development has full pavement to the lots. The 3.51 acre lot includes a treed area and shelter belt with 20 planted 20’ Spruce Trees. Also included on the property are 2 storage sheds and a 26’1" x 29’10" Shop/Garage. All services are to the edge of the property, natural gas, power, and city water. The seller does have existing blueprints for a home that they were going to construct on the property, they are willing to provide a copy to the successful buyer. Note: Developer Architectural Controls are in place and must be signed off on prior to construction. More details
    Listed by Sutton Group - Results Realty
    Steve LeBlanc
  • Balgonie Acreage in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK976908

    Balgonie Acreage Edenwold Rm No. 158 S0G 0E0
    Main Photo: Balgonie Acreage in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK976908
    $279,900
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK976908
    11.47 acres located on the outskirts of Balgonie. Paved access right to driveway. Drilled well on property but no pump as power is not on property. Property has well treed shelterbelt and a small creek along the North East side. If your looking for a great lot to develop your acreage on you will want to check this out. Lot appears to multiple suitable building sites including for walkout. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Crown Real Estate
    Steve LeBlanc
  • NE-12-17-18-W2 in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK965150

    NE-12-17-18-W2 Edenwold Rm No. 158 S4L 5B1
    Main Photo: NE-12-17-18-W2 in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK965150
    $270,000
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK965150
    For additional information, please click the Multimedia button below. Expansive executive acreage lot backing onto Hunter Creek Nature Preserve. Located a few blocks from White City - Emerald Park, Vista Springs Development is a boutique development backing onto completely undisturbed nature. Direct access to all the conveniences of White City and Emerald Park offer, and short easy commute to Regina. More details
    Listed by Easy List Realty
    Steve LeBlanc
  • Jasmin Acreage in North Qu'Appelle Rm No. 187: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK968497

    Jasmin Acreage North Qu'Appelle Rm No. 187 S0G 1S0
    Main Photo: Jasmin Acreage in North Qu'Appelle Rm No. 187: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK968497
    $224,900
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK968497
    Survey is completed. There is a geo-tech on file. A 40-acre agricultural parcel of land overlooking Echo Lake is available for purchase. It presents an opportunity for development, and can be rezoned to fit your specific needs. Whether you envision it as a campground, ranch, residential development or your dream property, the possibilities are endless. The land offers breathtaking views of the resort area of Jasmin on Echo, just a few kilometers from Fort Qu'Appelle. Call your Authentic team member for details. More details
    Listed by Authentic Realty Inc.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 324 SPRUCE Crescent in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK976657

    324 SPRUCE Crescent Edenwold Rm No. 158 S0G 3Z0
    Main Photo: 324 SPRUCE Crescent in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK976657
    $215,000
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK976657
    Build your dream home on a prime, exclusive corner lot in Spruce Creek Estates, a modern subdivision just 5 minutes outside Regina. Situated north of Highway #1, boasts city water connections and SaskTel's infiNET Saskatchewan fastest internet. Seize this opportunity to buy your lot, choose your builder, and craft the home of your dreams. All remaining open lots have been sold to builders or privately owned, so take this opportunity to buy and choose your builder for your dream home! The lot features a corner walkout design, ideal for creating a custom-built home tailored to your preferences therefore embrace the blend of urban conveniences and peaceful countryside living at Spruce Creek Estates! talk to your Real Estate Agent. More details
    Listed by Royal LePage Next Level
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 726 Lipton Road in Fort San: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK977167

    726 Lipton Road Fort San S0G 1S0
    Main Photo: 726 Lipton Road in Fort San: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK977167
    $184,500
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK977167
    Vacant waterfront lot on Fort San Road. The lake front has been wrapped and stones placed to prevent an erosion. There was a new well drilled on the property in 2019 and is 80 ft deep. The lot is ideally suited for a walk out home and has fantastic views of echo lake and the surrounding Qu'Appelle Valley. The lot is only 5 km to the resort town of Fort Qu'Appelle, mission ridge ski park, echo ridge golf course and all the amenities the valley has to offer. A great place to build your dream home. More details
    Listed by Stone Ridge Realty Inc.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 821 Sioux Avenue South in Fort Qu'Appelle: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK983657

    821 Sioux Avenue South Fort Qu'Appelle S0G 1S0
    Main Photo: 821 Sioux Avenue South in Fort Qu'Appelle: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK983657
    $164,900
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK983657
    Prime Waterfront Building Site with Custom Build Options! Location, location, location! With the ski hill right next door, you'll have year-round recreational opportunities at your doorstep. Families will love the convenience of school bus service for the kids from this location. Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home on this beautiful waterfront lot, measuring 72' x 164', ideally suited for a stunning waterfront home. Looking for even more space? This lot can be combined with the neighboring properties, creating an expansive site for a truly grand custom home. The possibilities are endless! Plus, the seller offers build-to-suit options—let us bring your vision to life, tailored exactly to your style and needs. Whether you want a cozy retreat or a spacious family estate, this is a rare opportunity to design your waterfront oasis. Don’t miss out on this chance to create your own personal paradise. Contact your favorite local agent today to learn more! More details
    Listed by Authentic Realty Inc.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 1 Kinsley Place in Mission Lake: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK983660

    1 Kinsley Place Mission Lake S0G 1S0
    Main Photo: 1 Kinsley Place in Mission Lake: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK983660
    $159,900
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK983660
    Waterfront Building Site with Custom Build Options – Ski Hill Nearby! Build your dream home on this fantastic waterfront lot, sized at 66' x 164'. Looking for more space? This lot can be combined with the adjacent properties, allowing for an extra-large building site to suit your vision. With build-to-suit options, the seller can bring your ideas to life—whether you're dreaming of a cozy hideaway or a spacious family retreat, the possibilities are endless. Located right next to the ski hill, you'll have year-round outdoor activities at your fingertips, and for families, the convenience of school bus service makes life even easier. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to design your own waterfront haven. Contact your favorite local agent today to explore all the possibilities! More details
    Listed by Authentic Realty Inc.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 2 Kinsley Place in Mission Lake: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK983655

    2 Kinsley Place Mission Lake S0G 1S0
    Main Photo: 2 Kinsley Place in Mission Lake: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK983655
    $159,900
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK983655
    Prime Waterfront Building Site with Custom Build Options! Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home on this beautiful waterfront lot, measuring 66' x 158', ideally suited for a stunning walk-out style home. Imagine waking up to serene water views and enjoying direct access to the water right from your backyard! Looking for even more space? This lot can be combined with the neighboring properties, creating an expansive site for a truly grand custom home. The possibilities are endless! Plus, the seller offers build-to-suit options—let us bring your vision to life, tailored exactly to your style and needs. Whether you want a cozy retreat or a spacious family estate, this is a rare opportunity to design your waterfront oasis. Don’t miss out on this chance to create your own personal paradise. Contact us today to learn more! More details
    Listed by Authentic Realty Inc.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 60 Cypress Street in Katepwa Beach: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK987919

    60 Cypress Street Katepwa Beach S0G 2Y0
    Main Photo: 60 Cypress Street in Katepwa Beach: Lot/Land for sale : MLS®# SK987919
    $150,000
    Lot/Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK987919
    Want to be in the heart of the action in Katepwa Prov. Park? Make this oversize 50 x 200' lot yours today, with all the space you could possibly need for your future lake home or cottage retreat. Tons of trees and natural bush provides built in privacy. With both paved front street and gravel alley access, you can put your garage( or 2) or parking spots wherever you like. It sits just 3 blocks to the public beach, boat launch, hotel, restaurant, ice cream stand, and store. Why not play a round at the Family 9 golf course, or test your skills at the regular course situated in the beautiful valley, just a quick drive away on your golf cart. Or maybe you prefer to walk the dog or run the Trans Canada Trail, which winds right along the highway in the hillside. There is no deadline to start construction, and power and gas conveniently run along the lane. Don't miss out on this gem! Call or email today for more information. More details
    Listed by C&C REALTY
    Steve LeBlanc
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Indian Head Saskatchewan Information

Indian Head is a town in southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, 69 kilometres (43 mi) east of Regina on the Trans-Canada Highway. It “had its beginnings in 1882 as the first settlers, mainly of Scottish origin, pushed into the area in advance of the railroad, most traveling by ox-cart from Brandon.”[7] “Indian” refers to Indigenous peoples in Canada.[citation needed] The town is known for its federally operated experimental farm and tree nursery, which has produced and distributed seedlings for shelter belts since 1901. For many years the program was run by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA). Indian Head was incorporated as a town in 1902 and the Canadian Journal noted that the community was the largest point of initial shipment of wheat in the world.[citation needed] Today it is run by the Agroforestry Development Centre.[clarification needed] Today the town “has a range of professional services and tradespeople, financial institutions, and a large number of retail establishments.”[7] The CBC television sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie was partially filmed here.[citation needed] Indian Head is located in the Indian Head Plain of the Aspen Parkland ecoregion[8] on the parkland of the Qu’Appelle flood plain.[8] Qu’Appelle’s elevation is 579.10 m (1,899.9 ft) above sea level placing it within the topographical region of the Squirrel Hills.[9] The area is characterised by lush rolling grasslands, interspersed with poplar bluffs (in prairie Canadian terminology poplar groves surrounding sloughs) and open sloughs. Indian Head is located in the transition zone between the Qu’Appelle River and the corresponding Qu’Appelle Valley and the Canadian Prairies.[8] The Indianhead Creek flows through Indian Head into the Qu’Appelle River to the north. The legal land description is section 24 – township 18 – range 13 – west of the 2nd meridian. 10 miles (16 km) north of Indian Head are the Fishing Lakes which are part of the Qu’Appelle Valley.[10] Indian Head has a humid continental climate, with extreme seasonal temperatures. It has warm summers and cold winters, with the average daily temperatures ranging from ?14.8 °C (5.4 °F) in January to 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) in July. On Average, temperatures exceed 30.0 °C (86 °F) 12 days per year. Typically, summer lasts from late June until late August, and the humidity is seldom uncomfortably high. Winter lasts from November to March and varies greatly in length and severity. Spring and autumn are both short and highly variable. The highest temperature ever recorded in Indian Head was 42.8 °C (109 °F) on 5 July 1937.[11] The coldest temperature ever recorded was ?46.7 °C (?52 °F) on 1 February 1893.[11] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Indian Head had a population of 1,902 living in 842 of its 911 total private dwellings, a change of -0.4% from its 2016 population of 1,910. With a land area of 3.08 km2 (1.19 sq mi), it had a population density of 617.5/km2 (1,599.4/sq mi) in 2021.[19] In 2011, 50 percent were male and 50 per cent were female. Also in 2011, children under five accounted for approximately 6.1 per cent of the resident population of Indian Head.[15] According to data from 2001, more than 33.6% of the town’s residents identify themselves as Catholic; 48.9% of residents are Protestant, and 12.3% of residents do not practise a religion.[16] The town of Indian Head has a mayor as the highest ranking government official. The town also elects aldermen or councillors to form the municipal council. Currently, the mayor is Steven Cole and is serving with councillors Lisa Craigie, Alan Hubbs, Melissa Moses, Armand Palmer, Chris Simpson and Nathan Longeau. The town administrator is Cam Thauberger.[24] Provincially, Indian Head is within the constituency of Indian Head-Milestone served by their Member of legislative assembly, the Honourable Don McMorris.[4] This district was created before the 8th Saskatchewan general election in 1934 by combining the constituencies of South Qu’Appelle and Wolseley. Redrawn and renamed “Indian Head-Wolseley” in 1975. This constituency was created through the Representation Act, 1994 (Saskatchewan) by combining the district of Indian Head-Wolseley with part of the constituency of Bengough-Milestone. Federally, the Regina—Qu’Appelle riding is represented by their Member of Parliament, Andrew Scheer.[5] Qu’Appelle riding was first created in 1903 and covered the Northwest Territories, including what would later be Saskatchewan. In 1905, the district was amended to just cover Saskatchewan.[25] In 1966, Qu’Appelle riding was abolished when it was redistributed among Qu’Appelle—Moose Mountain, Regina—Lake Centre, Regina East and Assiniboia ridings.[26] In 1987, Regina—Qu’Appelle was created from parts of the districts of Assiniboia, Humboldt—Lake Centre and Qu’Appelle—Moose Mountain ridings. It was known as Qu’Appelle from 1996 to 1998.[27] It was abolished in 1996 when it was redistributed among Wascana, Regina—Arm River, Qu’Appelle and Yorkton—Melville ridings. A new Qu’Appelle riding was created in 1996 from Regina—Qu’Appelle, Regina—Lumsden and Mackenzie ridings.[28] In 1998, its name was changed back to Regina—Qu’Appelle.[29] Even though the provincial government Saskatchewan Air Ambulance system was not established until 1946, Indian Head did call to Charlie Skinner, a pilot in Regina in 1935. Transport was needed to get the doctor from Indian Head to Odessa to treat a critically ill patient during a time when the roads were blocked by snow. Thus began Skinner’s Air Service.[30] The first communication system in Saskatchewan was on the Bell Farm built in 1882 by Major Bell on ten miles (16 km) square or 60,000 acres (240 km2) at Indian Head. The telecommunications system utilised barbed wire for the phone lines.[31] Indian Head is served by the Canadian Pacific Railway. It is located at the junction of the Trans Canada Highway (Saskatchewan Highway 1) and highway 56. It is located 70 kilometers (43 mi) east of the provincial capital city of Regina and 315 miles (507 km) west of Winnipeg.[32] An Indian trail used by fur traders, and red river carts pulling settlers effects was the first path between Moosomin and Fort Ellice, Manitoba. The transcontinental CPR paralleled this trail when coming through in the late 19th century and early 20th century.[33] Provincial Highway 4, the precursor of the Trans–Canada Saskatchewan Highway 1, followed the surveyed grade of the transcontinental CPR between the Alberta and Manitoba border. Travel along Provincial Highway 4 before the 1940s would have been travelling on the square following the township road allowances, barbed wire fencing and rail lines. As the surveyed township roads were the easiest to travel, the first highway was designed on 90 degree right angle corners as the distance traversed the prairie along range roads and township roads.[34] Two-horse then eight-horse scrapers maintained these early dirt roads. One of the problems that came about was when the Manitoba survey met the Saskatchewan survey. The Manitoba survey allowed for 100 feet (30 m) road allowances placed east and west every 1 mile (1.6 km). This system was followed west of Manitoba until just north of Indian Head. However, the Saskatchewan survey conducted in 1887, allowed for 66-foot (20 m) road allowances and placed roads east and west every 2 miles (3.2 km). The two surveys needed a 2 miles (3.2 km) correction which took years to smooth out.[35] Originally roadwork was done by horsepower, and the municipality owned its horses and equipment. It was found that roadwork under the supervision of a councillor cost half as much as that under a road commission system. There were problems with labour. One cold November payday the whole crew quit, with not one left to even feed the horses. In 1909 a foreman shot one of his crew; the [Indian Head] council minutes make no further comment.Agriculture is one of Saskatchewan’s main industries and taking grain to elevators was first accomplished by horse and cart, to be replaced around World War I by truck travel. Long haul trucking flourished between 1950 and 1970, and the trans–Canada was completed across Canada by 1970. Since the 1970s, 17 times the number of grain trucks and 95 percent of goods transported now are hauled by truck across the Saskatchewan.[36] The Indian Head High School hosts the Broncs athletic teams and is part of the Prairie Valley School Division No. 208 along with the Indian Head Elementary School. Indian Head Elementary School features classes Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 with about 205 enrolled. The high school supports grades 7 to 12 with an enrollment of about 225 pupils.[37][38][39] The Southeast Regional College has a district campus office located in Indian Head which will support grade 12 equivalency general education development, post-secondary classes supported by the University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, SIAST and the Certified General Accountants Association. Some post-secondary skills and career services are additionally available.[40] Historically there were quite a number of one-room school houses in the area of Indian Head the first, Indian Head School District #49, was established in 1886. It was followed soon after by Wide Awake School District #54. Other schools were Sunny South School District #61, Katepwe School District #116, Rose Valley School District # 191 Fair Play School District #192, Blackwood School District #241, Flen Lynn School District #333 Burnsdale School District #777, Jubilee School District #1122, Interlake School District #1565, Sunny Slope School District #1843, Squirrel Hills School District #4058, Lake Marqerite School District #1237 and Spring Coulee School.[41] Indian Head hospital opened in 1905 with an attached nursing training school. “Nursing training continued until 1925 at Indian Head”; the hospital remained open in 2006 with 15 beds.[42] The new hospital to this day, “provides inpatient, emergency and outpatient/ambulatory care services” with “[o]utpatient/[a]mbulatory Care provid[ing] scheduled services or services ordered by [a] physician. Laboratory and x-ray services are provided on weekdays during regular hours with an order from [a] physician [and] [v]isiting professional services…available at various times each month.”[43] Charhead Ranch Farm features Charolais cattle, dairy operation and Welsh ponies on this 75-year-old farm.[44] The Bell Farm is amongst the top ten most endangered sites listed by the Heritage Canada Foundation.[45] Having the silo centrally located in the round barn greatly reduced labour involved in livestock feeding and resulted in a stronger facility than the rectangular structures.[46] It is currently undergoing re-construction and preservation. Thirty-two hectares of federal crown land comprise the Indian Head Migratory Bird Sanctuary located 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) south of Indian Head. The Canada Agriculture Experimental Farm Tree Nursery is a part of the sanctuary lands The Canadian Wildlife Service on its last review felt that the sanctuary should be abolished.[47] The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA) and PFRA shelterbelt centre set up in 1902 features a picnic area with nature trails along with tree nursery, and flora displays. The nursery still establishes farm shelterbelts with its shipments of trees every year across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.[44][48] Indian Head Experimental Station or Indian Head Research Farm established in 1887 provides innovative research into crops and soil types.[44][49] The Indian Head Museum features pioneer artifacts and is hosted in the 1907 fire hall. In the museum yards is a 1926 one-room school house and an 1883 Bell Farm cottage.[44] As early as 1889, Indian Head had established its own curling rink, and in 1904 it was a provincial sport.[50] Indian Head was one of four rinks which competed in the first curling bonspiel of the Northwest Territories in 1892 playing against Calgary, Regina, and Qu’Appelle.[51] Indian Head established its hockey team by 1900, one of the first of a dozen or so in the Northwest Territories.[52] After World War II, for a period of time, baseball tournaments were held in Saskatoon and Indian Head offering thousands of dollars in prize money.[53] In the 1950s, Indian Head hosted an all-black baseball team called the Rockets; the players were Negro league players from Jacksonville, Florida.[54] The team was extremely popular and reportedly brought thousands of people to the town to watch them play.[55] The Rockets were inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.[55] Indian Head is home to the Saskatchewan Rural Sports Hall of Fame and Museum established in 1992 which commemorates athletes from rural Saskatchewan who achieved fame in the big leagues.[44][50][56] In 2013, the Indian Head Broncs hosted and won the 3A 9 Man Provincial High School Football Championship, defeating the Meadow Lake Spartans 14–7. [57] The community is served by the community newspaper the Indian Head-Wolseley News, which is owned by Grasslands News Group. [1] The local Internet news program Indian Head Today has been featured on CBC’s The National.[58] Indian Head was a major filming location for the Canadian television sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie,[59] which aired on CBC. Indian Head is also a major film processing center for old motion and still films, processing is done by Film Rescue International. Film Rescue – Revealers Of Lost And Found Treasures Since 1999 The first settlers were from Ontario and of Scottish origin. They moved into the district in 1882, ahead of the Canadian Pacific Railway.[7] The Bell Farm at Indian Head comprised 53,000 acres (210 km2). Such settlement was so huge and out of the ordinary that on many occasions the passenger trains would stop and let the passengers watch the harvesting operation. Historically, according to the Department of Agriculture, the Indian Head district ranked highest for wheat production in the North West Territories in 1903, 1904 and 1905. The Indian Head Experimental Station exceeded the Brandon Experimental station by seven bushels of wheat per acre for ten years.[60] For a town of population 1,800 in 1905, it boasted twelve grain elevators which were erected along the Canadian Pacific Railway, with each elevator having the capacity to hold approximately 350,000 bushels.[61] This location handled a higher quantity of grain in 1902 in the initiatory shipment stage than any other inland port in the world.[62] The North-West Rebellion in 1885 caused the farmland of the Qu’Appelle Valley Farming Company to lie untended as their horses and wagons were used in the military engagement. The summer of 1886 provided a good crop as the land was allowed to collect moisture. The Indian Head Experimental Farm then followed up and said: “fallowing the land is the best preparation to ensure a crop.”[63] The Territorial Grain Growers’ Association (TGGA) was formed in the winter of 1901 at Indian Head. It was a collective of farmers in the Qu’Appelle Valley responding to the Sinatluta Case. In the fall of 1901 farmers were trying to ship a large harvest and they could not sell it due to a boxcar shortage. The existing elevators were not set up to hold the amount of grain that year. Farmers lost about half of a record wheat crop.[64] William Richard Motherwell became the first president and pressed for a change to the Manitoba Act which would allow farmers access to railway cars on a first-come, first-served basis.[65] In the early 20th century Indian Head was the financial centre of the district and distribution point. Three banks established branches, the Opera House was erected by Mr. Osment, and The Club conducted its operations within the opera house block. The Lady Minto Hospital was erected at a cost of CA$6,000.[66] ($6,000 is equivalent to $203,000 in present day terms.[67][68][69] Streetscapes were extremely lively before the arrival of motorised automobiles, trucks and farm implements. Farmers’ drives to Indian Head were extremely frequent; expeditions to Regina, the nearest city, the Qu’Appelle Valley and near towns were considerably less convenient than they became once car and truck engines existed and Number 1 Highway was vastly upgraded from the 1950s onwards: trips were most easily made by the frequent trains, which carried passengers in early days until substantially replaced by road vehicles. In 1887 the Dominion Experimental Farm was founded as one of the original research stations in Canada. Today it is still doing research and giving valuable information to farmers.[70] Settlement began to accelerate seriously after 1900 and by the outbreak of World War I in 1914 its population had reached 1200.[7] In 1902, the PFRA tree nursery was inaugurated and is still shipping out several million trees each year for farm shelterbelts in the three prairie provinces. “The Indian Head Experimental Farm [was] responsible for the whole of the North-West Territories. The intent of the farm was to meet the needs of new settlers for reliable information on the best farming methods and practices for local conditions. Long-term studies with field crops, animal husbandry and horticulture were initiated….During the 1930s, a concerted effort against the blowing topsoil by the Indian Head Experimental Farm and [other] …stations … was effective in developing tillage methods that reduced soil erosion. The post-war years saw great changes with the introduction of selective chemicals to control insects, plant diseases and [w]eeds. Programs were set up at all stations to advise farmers on the use of these new chemicals. Nutrition and management studies at Indian Head [and other stations] have done much to improve livestock production in the province.”[71] In the days of the last two decades of the 19th century, Indian Head was a significant centre for people arriving in the North-West Territories by train from Ontario. It was necessary for the town to have hotel accommodation for travellers and several were on hand. Their appearance now seems extraordinarily substantial but at the beginning of settlement of what was later to become the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta it appeared certain that the population of the eventual provinces would be substantially greater than it turned out and that the provincial capital, whatever it might be, would be vastly larger. Indian Head streetscapes were remarkably lively in the town’s early days, when automobiles and trucks had not yet arrived and agricultural, shopping and social expeditions to town were extremely frequent compared to later days when expeditions to Regina or the Qu’Appelle Valley became significantly faster and more convenient than after World War I, when automobiles and trucks began to become common: until then, expeditions to the city generally conducted by train—with a lengthy interruption with little travel of any kind from the 1929 onset of the Great Depression until the 1945 end of World War II. The Philharmonic Society in Indian Head was established in the early 20th century.[72] In 1914, A.S. Vogt (founder of the Mendelssohn Choir) claimed that Saskatchewan’s excellent choral work was one benefit of the province’s isolation and corresponding need to create its own art.[72] At its outset, Indian Head had substantial churches, though as elsewhere in Canada religiosity significantly declined beginning in the late 1960s. In the beginning, the denominations were principally Presbyterian, Methodist, Anglican and Roman Catholic. Indian Head’s Methodist church became United Church in 1925 but as in nearby Qu’Appelle the Presbyterian church divided, with a portion of the congregation constituting a continuing separate Presbyterian church. The Indian Head and Qu’Appelle Presbyterian churches were demanding if not downright prestigious and obtained clergy of considerable talent, who on leaving proceeded to urban congregations such as First Presbyterian in Regina. Thereafter the Presbyterians shared a clergyman with the Presbyterian church in Qu’Appelle, which had withdrawn from the old Presbyterian church thereupon church union. “In 1923 the Orange Benevolent Society, then a substantial service club of the Loyal Orange Lodge established the Orange Home and Orange Home Farm for children from distressed families.”[73] The Anglican Church (until 1955 the “Church of England”) Diocese of Qu’Appelle was originally centred in the nearby town of Qu’Appelle, whose parish church was the pro-cathedral for southern Saskatchewan. The Hon. Edgar Dewdney was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories (sic) December 3, 1881, and it was not immediately clear that he would choose Pile-of-Bones, renamed Regina in 1882—where he had acquired land to sell for private profit—as the capital of the Territories. It had previously been thought likely that other sites would be chosen, including Prince Albert, the seat-of-government of the Territories’ District of Saskatchewan, Fort Qu’Appelle and Qu’Appelle: this accounts for the Church of England’s original choice of Qu’Appelle and uncertainty as to what to choose in the alternative. Bishop’s Court, the residence of the diocesan bishop, was relocated from Qu’Appelle to Indian Head in 1895 before being further relocated to Regina. Such matters were of substantially greater interest back then and would remain so until the end of the 1960s when in Indian Head as in other Canadian cities and towns participation in religion generally began steadily decreasing. Nevertheless, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church had “[t]he first…built in the early 1900s, and the present church was completed in 1961.”[74][75] Chester McBain – Known as “Saskatchewan’s Finest Magician” resides in Indian Head. Considered the 1st person in Saskatchewan to attempt and successfully escape from the legendary “Under Water Packing Box”. 50°32?N 103°40?W? / ?50.533°N 103.667°W? / 50.533; -103.667? (Indian Head, Saskatchewan) Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Head,_Saskatchewan

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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