Macrorie

Geography

Macrorie is located 20 kilometres (kms) south of Outlook on Highway 45, in between Outlook and Gardiner Dam/Lake Diefenbaker. It is 10 minutes from Lake Diefenbaker, near Danielson Provincial Park and Coldwell Provincial Park and only 6 kms west of the South Saskatchewan River.

History

Macrorie was founded in 1911.

Economic Information

The population of Macrorie is 96. Macrorie and District Co-operative Association has bulk fuel, gas station, grocery, fishing & tackle supplies, farm and cattle supplies, and post office. Hotel, cafe, fitness centre, museum.

Attractions

Museums - Brick school, heritage centre and caboose.
Playground - summer activities.
Annual Music Festival
Rink - Public skating, hockey (Macrorie Magnums Rec Team), curling (community member on Provincial Team).
4-H - Crafts, Light Horse, Woodworking.
Optimist Club - Annual Gopher Hill Classic golf tournament.
Co-op Agro and Food Store.
Red Brick Schoolhouse - coffee row.
Fitness Centre in Red Brick Schoolhouse.
Annual New Years Eve Dances - featuring 'The Versatiles' (local band).
Trans Canada Trail - trail goes right through town.
Ball Diamonds - Macrorie Mavericks League Champs 2004.
Coteau Trek - Trail rides.

Other Info

Volunteer Fire Fighters
Police Department - located in Outlook, tour through village daily.

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