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TOWN AND VILLAGES

If you are looking for quality of life in a mixed urban rural setting, Saskatchewan's Yellowhead is a great place to call home. Following is a profile of the regions progressive municipalities that are members of the Yellowhead Regional Economic Development Authority.

Resort Village of Bird's Point
(Population 88)

The Resort Village of Bird's Point is situated in the extreme southwest corner of the region about a 40 km drive from Esterhazy, on the shores of Round Lake in the heart of the Qu'Appelle Valley near Crooked Lake Provincial Park. Bird's Point has become a year-round tourism destination, with a range of hospitality amenities and services. Esterhazy is the closest large service centre for the community.

Town of Bredenbury
(Population 329)

Bredenbury is located on the Yellowhead's major east-west corridor, Highway 16, almost equal distance from Saltcoats and Churchbridge, and is well serviced by road and rail transportation services. Like other Yellowhead communities Bredenbury's economy is tied to the region's main industries - agriculture and potash mining as well as CP Rail. Bredenbury has a small business community that provides essential retail and agricultural services to a diverse trading area. It has a K-8 school, a library, medical clinic and community hall.

Town of Churchbridge
(Population 704)

The Town of Churchbridge is centrally located in the region at the hub of the highway network connecting to larger regional communities - east-west to Langenburg, Bredenbury and Saltcoats along Highway 16, and north-south along Highway 80 connecting to Kamsack and Esterhazy. Agriculture and potash are its two major industries and with almost 50 types of business services, town residents are well served. The town offers public and community services such as a post office, library, K-12 school, seniors housing as well as a range of leisure and recreational facilities and programs enhanced by its close proximity to the Carlton Trail Regional Park.

Town of Esterhazy
(Population 2,336)

Esterhazy is a modern, vibrant town and a thriving industrial and agricultural centre. Located between the Kaposvar and Qu'Appelle valleys in the southwest quarter of the Yellowhead region. Midway between Saskatoon and Winnipeg and about a two-hour drive from Regina it is home to the worlds largest Potash mine and at the centre of a rich agricultural area with farms growing canola, wheat, flax and other crops, and cattle ranches. Esterhazy is Yellowhead's largest municipality with almost one quarter of its population. As a major service centre it offers more than 80 categories of local and national franchises business that serves a trading area of 10,000 people. It is also a major centre for public services including health care and education.

Village of Gerald (Population 124)

Gerald, established in 1907, is located on the Cutarm River 28 kilometres east of Esterhazy on Highway 22. It has a post office, skating facility and curling rink. The nearby Carlton Trail Regional Park a few kilometres from the village, offers residents a full range of recreational and leisure activities. The village is located close to Bridgeview Manufacturing, Mosaic Potash mines, and many large farming operations, giving economic stability
to the community.

Town of Kamsack
(Population 1,713)

Known as "The Garden Of Saskatchewan" Kamsack is the Yellowhead Region's second most populous town and its most northerly municipality situated at the junction of the Assiniboine and the Whitesand rivers. It is located along Highway 5, leading west to Canora and east to Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Highway 8 south connects Kamsack with other municipalities in the Yellowhead region. As an important regional service centre, Kamsack is a vibrant, bustling community with more than 70 types of business that mirror the offerings of a much larger centre, while maintaining a small-town atmosphere. It offers a range of public services such as education, health and emergency services. With its unique cultural and ethnic diversity, Kamsack offers a wide range of sports, recreation, service groups, fraternal organizations and cultural facilities and programs.

Town of Langenburg
(Population 1,048)

Located only 10 minutes from the Manitoba border along Highway 16, Langenburg is Saskatchewan's and the region's gateway community from the east and home to a provincial tourist information centre. The town is a major agricultural centre with grain terminals that ship the region's grains and oilseeds to the world. As the region's third most populous community with about 10 percent of the population, the town is an important service centre for the central part of the Yellowhead region providing a wide range of business and retail services. It also provides a full complement of emergency services, as well as education and healthcare facilities. The town has a vibrant arts community.

Village of MacNutt
(Population 80)

Founded in 1909 and named after the MLA Thomas MacNutt who represented the area, the Village of MacNutt is situated in the northeast part of the region on Highway 8, 32 kilometres from Langenburg. Although it is the region's smallest community, it maintains a post office, hotel, bulk fuel dealer and is home to Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church. Agriculture is the main industry for the village. The City of Yorkton, about 75 kilometres away, is the village's major service centre. The surrounding area has an abundance of wildlife and recreation opportunities, making the community an ideal location for nature lovers.

Town of Saltcoats
(Population 467)

The town of Saltcoats is located along Highway 16 in the northwest quadrant of the region. It was established in 1890 and named after Saltcoats, Scotland where early town settlers originated. Like many other towns in the region, its main industries are agriculture and potash mining, but it also has a vibrant commercial sector operating more than 40 businesses and services. It also provides community amenities such as a library, public school and a personal care home. Located at the south end of Crescent Lake, the lake is the focal point of community life, providing a diverse range of recreational and leisure activities, together with Saltcoats Regional Park and the Leflay Trail, popular with tourists and residents.

Village of Spy Hill
(Population 201)

The Village of Spy Hill was named for a hill just east of the village that was used by aboriginal peoples as a lookout to spot buffalo or enemies. The village is well situated with easy access to Esterhazy to the west, Langenburg to the north and Russell just over the Manitoba border to the east. Agriculture and nearby potash mining are mainstays of the local economy but the village maintains a lively business community that includes restaurants, arts and craft galleries, a bed and breakfast and hair salons. The village also has a library, post office, credit union, skating rink and curling club. The Carlton Trail a Mecca for avid birdwatchers and hikers, is just a five-minute drive away.

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