Country Canada Census division 14 Rural Municipality Pleasantdale No. 398 Area 169 ha Province Saskatchewan Area code 306 | Federal Electoral District Saskatoon-Humboldt Provincial Electoral District Melfort Time zone CST Population 690 (2006) Local time Sunday 9:12 PM | |
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Prairie women on snowmobiles arrive in naicam
Naicam is a small town in rural Saskatchewan. It is located 224 km (139 mi) north of the province's capital city, Regina. In 2006 the population was 690.
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Map of Naicam, SK, Canada
Naicam receives several radio stations from both Saskatoon and Regina. The local cable television company for the Naicam area is Image Cable. SaskTel provides cellular service to the area.
The Town of Naicam offers water, sewer and power to all households and businesses. Provincial bus service is provided by Saskatchewan Transit Company (STC). Saskatchewan Highway 6 and Saskatchewan Highway 349 both serve the town. There is a local airstrip located adjacent to the town.
Naicam has a Kindergarten to grade 12 school that also serves other communities in the area such as Pleasantdale, Spalding, and Saint Front.
Viking Sportsplex is the hub of Naicam's recreational activity. With an arena playing home to all ages of hockey ranging from junior novice to senior. Hence the arena's name, all of the hockey teams in the town are called the "Naicam Vikings". The facility also houses a three sheet curling rink, and a virtual golf simulator.
Attractions
The Pioneer School (c. 1923-8) is a Municipal Heritage Property on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Businesses
There are several local businesses in Naicam, including Grocery stores, hardware/lumber, hair and esthetics, restaurants, bakery, hotel and motel, insurance agencies, pharmacy, automotive repair and dealership, construction and contractors, and much more. A full business directory is available online at: http://townofnaicam.ca/local-government/business-directory/