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| Geography |  Pennant is located in southwest Saskatchewan, approximately 46 kilometres/29 miles northwest of Swift Current.
| | History | The Village of Pennant is located in the centre of the Rural Municipality of Riverside #168. In 1911 the Canadian Pacific Railway began building a line from the main line west of Swift Current forming a junction point named Java, and continuing as far northwest as Empress, Alberta. The Village of Pennant was incorporated in 1912 and named `Pennant' when a surveyor found a pennant, or small flag, dropped by one of the construction workers at the site. Later when they named the streets, the main street became `Standard' meaning flag as well as `Banner', `Burgee', and `English' all pertaining to a flag. `Halyard' was named after the rope used in hoisting the flag. The avenues became `Railway', `Saskatchewan', and `Prairie'. The first settlers are believed to have arrived in the area in 1901.
With the arrival of the railway, the village's mentality was vibrant as it served a district bordered on the south by the Sand Hills and served an area as far north as the Matador Ranch. Several stores opened in the village including: a general store, a hardware store, a restaurant, a hotel, and a few competing stores. The Village continued to grow in the years ahead.
The residents always showed true community spirit when it came to celebrating milestones. The residents took time out of their busy lives to come together, by putting on parades for anniversaries and special events. The community came together for sports days as the village was home to a track, baseball diamonds, and a sports field.
Classes were first taught in the Presbyterian Church. The first school was built in 1913. It was a two-room brick structure. As the population of students increased, there were two more rooms added to the existing building.
Today you can find the area dotted with pump jacks and oilrigs; this has become a familiar site in southwest Saskatchewan.
Source: River Hills to Sand Hills
| | Economic Information | The Pennant economic stability is derived primarily from the agriculture industry. This includes supporting agricultural based services and businesses. In addition, finance, insurance, real estate leasing, and educational institutions add important economic value to the community. The Pennant area is also very dependent on the oil and gas industry.
| | Attractions | HUNTING
Hunters from around the world come to Cabri and area to enjoy the plentitude of game in a scenic, pristine environment. Pronghorn antelope, mule and white tail deer, geese and ducks are found in abundance.
CABRI REGIONAL PARK
The Cabri Regional Park is located on the South Saskatchewan River just west of Lake Diefenbaker. The park provides quiet family camping with activities for the whole family. There is boating, swimming, hiking, and regular special events. The biggest event occurs the last weekend in July; it features a 'frolic in the park'. The event includes daily entertainment, beer gardens, as well as children's entertainment.
BOGGY LAKE
Boggy Lake is a man-made 'duck hotel' that provides a natural nesting and staging area for water fowl located 3 miles south of Cabri on section 31-18-18-W3M.
FOSTERTON OILFIELD HISTORICAL ASSOC. MUSEUM (OPENING SOON)
The Fosterton Oilfield Museum is located on the site of the first major oil strike in southern Saskatchewan. The site will be home to a historic site, complete with an oil rig, a building to house a museum, displays, and artifacts. The location site is SE-10-17-18-W3M.
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERN CHURCH HISTORICAL SITE
This attraction has a historic church and graveyard located on the SE-10-18-18-W3M.
Other local attractions to Pennant, Cabri, and Success are the many area ranches and farms, and the abundant hills and river to take a scenic walk around, to enjoy all the animals in their natural habitats.
Source: www.cabri/localsights.htm
| | Other Info | Students residing in Pennant attend school in Cabri and Success. Cabri is home to one school, Cabri School, located on 4th Street North and houses students from kindergarten to grade 12. Success is home to 1 school, Success School, located on 210 Scott Street and houses students from kindergarten to grade 9.
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