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| Geography |  The Town of Cut Knife is situated on Highway #40, 50 kilometers (km) west of the Battlefords and 70 km east of the Alberta border. The area is a mixture of prairie landscapes to the south to the rolling countryside of the north and east.
The Poundmaker Reserve and Little Pine Reserve are found to the north and Sweet Grass Reserve is to the east of Cut Knife.
Hillsvale Hutterite Colony is located to the northwest of the town.
| | History | The settlement of Cut Knife was established as the tide of European immigrants came into the area in 1904. The town site was moved several times until the Canadian Pacific railroad chose its route through the area. It was incorporated as a village in 1912.
The Town derived its name from a famous hill north of the town site. In about 1840, a battle took place on the hill between the area's Cree and a Sarcee Tribe who had come to hunt buffalo in Cree territory. The Sarcee Chief, Broken Knife, was killed in battle and the Cree named the hill after him in recognition of his fighting ability. Due to a translation error, the hill became known as `Cut Knife'.
Adjacent to the Cut Knife Hill is the site of a battle of the 1885 Rebellion. Colonel Otter's troops encountered the Cree, fighting under war chief, Fineday, at Cut Knife Creek. Otter's troops were spotted by the Cree and were soon surrounded. They were forced to withdraw to Battleford. Chief Poundmaker, watching the battle from Cut Knife Hill, advised Fineday to not pursue them.
| | Economic Information | Cut Knife is primarily an agricultural community, with both grain farming and cattle ranching as economic mainstays. The Oil Industry is busy to the west of the town. The prosperous farming community of about 500 people serves a large trading area.
| | Attractions | The welcoming tree lined boulevard draws one into the picturesque prairie community.
On the west side of Cut Knife is beautiful Tomahawk Park.
The park's attractions include the `World's Largest Tomahawk', erected in 1971 and restored in 2005, as a symbol of friendship of the area cultures.
The park also boasts the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum which consists of twelve heritage buildings, including a two story 1928 home. The stories of the area residents and the 1885 Rebellion are showcased in exhibits and programs. An annual Canada Heritage Day is celebrated on July 1st.
A picturesque Trout Pond entices visitors to try their luck at fishing, watch the wildlife, or just enjoy the beautiful scenery.
A modern Campground welcomes campers to stay in electrified sites with showers and to relax in the quiet atmosphere.
| | Other Info | Cut Knife Elementary School is a kindergarten through grade 6 facility.
Cut Knife Junior High and High School teaches grades 7 to 12.
Cut Knife Fire Department is manned by local volunteers.
Cut Knife Municipal Library is a branch of the Lakeland Library and houses a CAP Internet site.
Cut Knife is policed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) with a permanent detachment in Cut Knife consisting of 8 members.
Cut Knife is part of the Twin Rivers Health District. The town has a Health Centre, Special Care Complex, and Doctor's office.
Other amenities include: skating rink, bowling alley, movie theatre, hardware, mail order outlet, liquor board store, hotels, restaurants, grocery, banking facilities, seed cleaning plant, cemetery memorial manufacturer, garages and five churches.
In the Area:
Atton's Lake Regional Park is a located 12 km east and 9 km north of Cut Knife. The park features a 9-hole golf course with grass greens, white sand beaches, ball diamonds, and campgrounds.
Table Mountain Ski Resort is located 20 minutes east of Cut Knife. Its slopes offer some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Saskatchewan.
Poundmaker Interpretive Centre is located on the 1885 battle site, 4 miles north of Cut Knife.
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