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| Geography |  Fox Valley is located in the southwest corner of the province. The town of approximately 350 people is found adjacent to the #21 highway and is the midpoint between Maple Creek to the south and Leader to the north. Fox Valley is about a four hour drive to Saskatoon and Regina, and an hour and one half to both Swift Current and Medicine Hat, Alberta.
| | History | Hidden in the Southwestern corner of Saskatchewan is the thriving community of Fox Valley. History of this village dates back to the age of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Incorporated in 1928, the Village of Fox Valley grew into a vibrant, close-knit community.
One of Fox Valley's earliest community buildings was the school, the backbone of many prairie towns. By 1928, the Village of Fox Valley was home to six-grain elevators: The Pioneer, Pool, United Grain Growers, Federal, and Midland.
Established business owners played a key role in town council's first meetings. Amongst council was John Massong who operated both a blacksmith shop and the John Deere dealership. Also on council was businessman Wendal Materi, who had converted a large barn into a garage.
The height of the Depression led community leaders to question the survival of Fox Valley as entire families were forced to pack up their belongings in search of more prosperous times. Although the following decade resulted in some return to prosperity for the community, the Second World War had recruited its youth.
Fox Valley's economy experienced a boost in the mid-sixties when Saskatchewan Minerals constructed a plant to recover the Sodium Sulphate that existed in massive quantities in Ingebrigt Lake, South East of Fox Valley.
Tradition tells the tale that employees with Canadian Pacific Railway dubbed the village 'Fox Valley' because of the plentitude of wild foxes that roamed the area. Perhaps a more probable explanation for the naming of Fox Valley is that many of the settlers in the region were of German Russian descent and in their homeland lied a valley named 'Fuchstahl' (German for Fox Valley).
The Village of Fox Valley is a thriving community with business development and interesting attractions encompassing the area. Although the Village of Fox Valley has faced many dismal obstacles, the community's optimism and spirit continues to pave the way to better times.
| | Economic Information | Fox Valley's economic stability is agricultural based consisting of grain farming and ranching operations combined with gas development in the surrounding area. Fox Valley combines the resource base for community development along with a wide range of recreational activities. The growing gas development in the area has driven increased employment opportunities for residents, and created a great boost of business for those already established.
| | Attractions | WINTER FESTIVAL
This winter festival takes place in February and features a hockey tournament and figure skating exhibition.
SPORTS DAY
The Village of Fox Valley sports day is full of fun activities and games for the entire family.
CURLING BONSPIELS
Fox Valley hosts many bonspiels throughout the curling season.
THE GREAT SAND HILLS
Pack a picnic lunch and spend a day with family and friends climbing and exploring the massive sand dunes of the Great Sand Hills located northeast of Fox Valley.
MCLAREN LAKE REGIONAL PARK
There is fishing, water skiing, camping facilities, a golf course, and playground. Mclaren Lake Regional Park is located 30 miles/ 48 kilometers southwest of Fox Valley.
CYPRESS HILLS INTERPROVINCIAL PARK
The Provincial Park is located 60 miles/ 96 kilometers south of Fox Valley. The Cypress Hills Provincial Park offers many activities including: swimming, boating, fishing, down-hill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, trail riding, tennis, grass green golf course, mini golf, the annual Hootinany in the Hills, canoeing, and rodeo. The park features a four seasons resort hotel, a restaurant, a grocery store, a laundromat, and a service station.
| | Other Info | EDUCATION
Fox Valley has a combined elementary and high school which provide adequate educational services for the area.
HEALTH and SAFETY
The local fire services are operated by community volunteers. The firefighting team is fully equipped to handle emergencies.
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