Country Canada Rural Municipality No. 222 Village Incorporated 1903 Population 453 (2011) Number of airports 1 | Post office established 1903-08-01 Town Incorporated 1907 Local time Tuesday 4:08 PM Area code 306 | |
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Craik saskatchewan
Craik is a town in south central Saskatchewan, Canada, incorporated on August 1, 1907. It is strategically located along Provincial Highway 11 (Louis Riel Trail) in the RM of Craik No. 222, 140 km southeast of Saskatoon and 117 km northwest of Regina.
Contents
- Craik saskatchewan
- Map of Craik SK Canada
- History
- Education
- Craik Sustainable Living Project
- Economy
- Media
- Recreation
- Arts and culture
- Notable residents
- References
Map of Craik, SK, Canada
History
Craik began as a railway station along the railway line established between Regina and Saskatoon by 1890, with homesteading beginning in 1901. The route between the two main settlements was by foot and cart prior to this. Many of the settlers came from western Europe via the United States in response to the availability of farming land. Craik was incorporated as a village in 1903, and a town in 1907.
Education
Craik was part of the Davidson School Division, but after amalgamations of school divisions it became part of the Prairie South School Division. Craik is home to a kindergarten to grade 12 public school, as well as the Praxis International Institute.
Craik Sustainable Living Project
Craik is part of the Saskatchewan Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) and is home to the Craik Sustainable Living Project, which is working to build a sustainable community. Major components of this project are the Eco-Village and Eco-Centre, as well as education and action.
Economy
The town's economy is based almost exclusively on agriculture, although efforts by the town and RM have been made to attract and develop industry related to the principles of sustainability. The community has a compost program that includes kitchen scraps as well as seasonal yard waste, with service provided by Titan Carbon Smart Technologies.
Media
Local news coverage is provided by the Craik Weekly News and the Davidson Leader.
Recreation
Recreation facilities include a curling/skating rink, ball fields, and golf course.
The Craik and District Regional Park has an outdoor swimming pool as well as access to trails. The Craik Reservoir (Arm Lake) created by a dam on the Arm River is used for boating and fishing, with a bird sanctuary located at the north end of the lake.
Arts and culture
Notable residents
Notable persons who were born, grew up or lived in Craik: