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| Geography |  The Town of Blaine Lake is located 80 kilometres (kms) north of Saskatoon on Highway #12.
| | History | Originally populated mainly by Anglo-Saxons, East Europeans, and Americans the community quickly grew to include many Slavic families. The rural area near the North Saskatchewan River was settled in 1899 predominantly by the Russian Doukhobors and remained so until the influx of settlers began in 1907. In 1885, a small settlement was started at what is now the junction of Highways # 12 and 40. A rush of settlement began in 1899 when large numbers of Doukhobors arrived from Russia. They arrived at Petrofka, south of the present town, in August and at once began preparations to survive through the winter, digging dugouts in hillsides and river banks. Some French pioneers came in 1902 from Brittany and this group settled on land close to where the town stands. The town is located on land formerly known as the William Johnston homestead. When the railway came through in 1911 the settlement was named Blaine Lake after a lake three miles west, which in turn, had been named after a land surveyor Mr. Blaine, who had drowned in it.
| | Economic Information | The town of Blaine Lake has a population of 508. The primary industry in the surrounding area is agriculture, with tourism, especially in the summer months, being secondary. The numerous lakes and local outfitters are attracting an increasing number of tourists to the area. Blaine Lake offers a complete list of amenities including a post office, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachment, bank, ambulance services, library, Sarcan bottle return, automotive repair and painting, clothing store, hairdresser/barber, auction services, investment services, grocery store, restaurants, bakery, carwash, insurance agency, hardware store, liquor vendor, and a tavern. Accommodations include a motel, bed and breakfast, and a campsite. From the local farm implement dealer to the Sears outlet parcel pick-up location, Blaine Lake is a one-stop shopping centre.
| | Attractions |  Along with fishing, camping, and hunting areas nearby the town's location at the junction of Highways # 40 and 12 make Blaine Lake the 'GATEWAY TO THE NORTHERN LAKES'. The fertile soil produces luscious garden crops and flowers revealing the residents' pride in their homes.
| | Other Info | Education:
Blaine Lake Composite School provides education to students enrolled in kindergarten through Grade 12. Blaine Lake is proud to boast that it has one of the highest academic averages in Saskatchewan. Many Blaine Lake scholars have gone on to become professionals all over the world and in all walks of life.
Health Care:
Physicians, a Primary Care Nurse, and Druggist services are available at the Blaine lake Medical Clinic on certain days. Home care services are available to the residents in the area, as well as access to a Public Health Nurse.
Recreation:
A skating rink with natural ice, a 4-sheet artificial ice curling ring, ball diamonds and sports grounds, par 3 golf course, tennis court, and a senior recreation centre.
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