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| Geography |  The Village of Perdue is located approximately 40 minutes west of Saskatoon along the Canadian Pacific Raiload (CPR) line on Highway 14. A range of hills to the west breaks the monotony of the bare prairie. A small lake borders the village to the north. The varying landscape presents a pleasing appearance when approached from any direction.
| | History | The Village of Perdue was incorporated in 1909.
The name 'Perdue' was in honor of a well known resident of Winnipeg, Judge Perdue.
From the history book 'Lets Look Back':
The townsite of Perdue was born of great struggle in the early days. It goes down in the minds of many old-timers as 'The War of the North and South'. It seems that the CPR had decided the whole town should be situated on the north side of the tracks. However, people and businesses were established on the south side which had been surveyed into lots by the Dickey family. There was a constant battle between the two sides of the track. Finally, in the fall of 1898 the CPR erected an eight-strand barbed wire fence from the railroad crossing on the west side to the old crossing east of the section house. They thought this would fence off the townsite and settle its establishment permanently on the north side. They had a stronger opposition from the southsiders than they reckoned. After politely asking the CPR to remove the fence, and being refused, the southsiders held a meeting one dark night in the restaurant. They decided the best way to solve the issue was simply to remove the fence. Five pair of pliers were brought to the meeting. No one was known or seen committing the dastardly deed as the lamps were blown out. The next morning when it was discovered that the fence had been cut in five places, the Northwest Mounted Police were called in from Biggar. As there was no one able to testify that they had seen the fence cut, the case was simply dissolved. The CPR had to gather up the wire! Thus, for better or for worse, the destiny of the Village of Perdue was settled. The town was able to expand in all directions from then on and 'The War of the North and South' was but a laughable memory.
| | Economic Information | The village consists of a grocery store, two implement dealers, an automobile dealership, insurance agency, garages, bar, hotel, hair dresser, post office, credit union, bus service, and three restaurants. This provides a variety of services as well as a source of employment for many of the residents in the area.
Just 1 mile west of Perdue is the newly opened Perdue Oasis Golf and RV Resort.
| | Attractions | Perdue has parks, halls, agricultural and sports ground, curling and skating rinks, and a senior's activity center. A recreation complex houses a library, doctor's office, four bowling lanes, and a dance hall.
Years ago, the local branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation released 200 Canada Goose goslings on the lake adjacent to Perdue and declared the area a wildlife sanctuary. The geese return each spring to nest and raise their young. In the fall, thousands of geese congregate on the lake. The sight is spectacular and many passersby stop to observe and enjoy.
Just one kilometre west of Perdue is the new Perdue Oasis Golf and RV Resort. The golf course consists of nine holes and a club house. In the spring of 2005, eleven holes will be opened. The view from the Club House is second to none.
| | Other Info | A million dollar renovation has been completed at our kindergarten to grade twelve public school. This beautiful, modern, high-tech institution will serve our educational requirements for many years to come. For students wishing to further their education, the University of Saskatchewan and S.I.A.S.T. Kelsey Campus are only forty-five minutes away. For our younger children, three safe play areas and toboggan slides are available.
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