Great Bend No. 405

Geography

The Rural Municipality (RM) of Great Bend No. 405 is located 50 kilometres (kms) northwest of Saskatoon on Highway #16, the TransCanada Yellowhead Highway. There are two urban centres within the Municipality, the Village of Borden and the Town of Radisson. Population of the area is approximately 1,200.

The Corporate boundaries of the Municipality are the North Saskatchewan River to the east where the Borden Bridge stands, with the river also forming the south boundary. The Municipality stretches 3.2 kms west of Radisson and goes 20 kms to the north.

History

Settlement to the area began in the early 1900s. On June 5, 1905, the first Local Improvement District (L.I.D.) 20 E 3 was in place. On August 13, 1906, another L.I.D 20 D 3 was established. L.I.D. 21 D 3 was formed on November 14, 1906. By June 4, 1910, the L.I.D.s were combined to form L.I.D. No. 405.

On December 12, 1910, the RM of Great Bend No. 405 was incorporated as the Local Government and continues to this date.

In the summer of 1904, the elder Diefenbaker homesteaded on the southeast quarter of Section 8, Township 41, Range 8, west of the Third Meridian, located in the RM of Great Bend No. 405, with their two young sons. The future Prime Minister attended a nearby country school. The late Right Honourable John George Diefenbaker became Canada's 13th Prime Minister.

A cairn has been placed on the original homestead site.

Economic Information

The RM of Great Bend No. 405 is an agricultural-based area with cattle industry and diversified grain farming.

There are a number of acreages being established, as commuting to work in the city has become more popular to take advantage of a rural lifestyle.

Attractions

The urban centres within the Municipality provide most services.

Businesses:
Restaurants
Grocery Stores
General Stores
Hotels
Motel
Service Stations
Insurance Agencies
Electricians
Plumbers
Car Wash & Laundromat
Financial Institutions
Greenhouses
Sandcastle Ranch

Recreational:
Hockey Arena
Curling Rink
Swimming Pool
Bowling Alley
Golf Course
Ball Diamonds
Campground
Holiday Farm
Museum Complex

Services:
Community Halls
Senior Citizens' Centre
Libraries
Various Service Clubs
Churches

Housing:
Borden Special Care Home
Senior Citizen Housing
Character Housing
Modern Housing

Other:
Various annual community events

Other Info

Education:
The Town of Radisson and the Village of Borden both have a K to 12 school for the urban and rural residents.

Health & Safety:
The Borden Community Health Centre provides various health services through the Saskatoon Health Region. A First Responders Program has been in place for many years in the area. A Home Care Program is also available.

The Radisson Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) provides policing. The Borden Volunteer Fire Department and the Radisson Fire Department provide fire-fighting services.

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