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| Geography |  The town of Radville is a picturesque community of 850 located along Highway #28 in south central Saskatchewan. Radville is situated approximately 50 kilometres (kms) southwest of Weyburn, 130 kms south of Regina, and 165 kms southeast of Moose Jaw. Radville is approximately 80 kms from both the Port of Oungre and the Port of Regway, giving easy access into the United States. In addition, CN Rail is located in nearby Regina and Weyburn and the Regina International Airport, served by major airlines, is just over an hours drive away. The town itself is located along Long Creek and is surrounded by the rich farm lands of Saskatchewan's famous plains which extend north of the town site, while the rolling hills of the Missouri Coteau region extend to the south providing area ranchers with grazing land for their herds. Quiet, well-treed streets characterize this quaint Saskatchewan town; a tribute to the 'Proud Prairie People' who built it.
| | History | The community began as a settlement adjacent to the Canadian National Railway, which arrived in 1910. Incorporated as a village in 1911, and later a town in June of 1913, Radville is named, in part, for Conrad Paquin, whose undeveloped farm the town is built on. Its name was created using the last letters of Mr. Paquin's first name and the French derivative of 'ville' to denote the settlement. Radville grew quickly as it became a major rail transportation hub and began to serve the homesteaders of the R.M. of Laurier #38.
Today Radville serves the surrounding area with goods and services provided by over 100 businesses encompassing retail, service, manufacturing and entertainment. The community boasts a hospital, with long term care facility, two physicians, an EMS service and a pharmacy. The town has two schools serving the needs of students from kindergarten through grade twelve. Entertainment facilities include curling and skating rinks, ball diamonds, a public swimming pool, rodeo and motor sports facilities, nine hole golf course and programs that appeal to all ages. Radville's Catholic and Protestant churches round out a full range of services available in a pleasing rural setting.
| | Economic Information | Farm land surrounds the community. While agriculture is the primary industry, a number of related sevices and industries are available.
The Radville Economic Development Committee may be contacted for any assistance needed in exploring the opportunities that exist in this thriving town.
| | Attractions | Radville's location, next to the hills of the Missouri Coteau, makes it a favorite for local sportsmen and visitors from as far away as the southern United States. Hunters and fishermen return to the area year after year for the gaming opportunities that Radville area offers. Tours of the Coteau and the Big Muddy Valley, the unique topographical features of the area, and the many historical sites associated with the Red Coat Trail give tourists the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and history of Radville and area. Visitors at the end of a busy day may enjoy a meal at one of Radville's fine restaurants or retire to a quiet campsite at the Regional park.
In addition to this Radville also features a number of activities and sports events throughout the year including the ever popular Long CreeK Rodeo held annually on the 3rd weekend of June as well as a number of other events held throughout the year including curling bonspiels, hockey tournaments, ball tournaments, bowling, golfing, outdoor pool, and much more.
| | Other Info | Radville offers all of the amenities and services provided by larger urban centres but with the added benefit of a low cost of living and business. These include but are certainly not limited to the following.
· Municipal Offices for both the Town of Radville and RM of Laurier #38
· Kindergarten to Grade 12 school
· Radville Library
· Local RCMP detachment
· Ambulance Services w/911
· Fire Department
· Radville Marian Health Centre (Hospital)
· Optometrist
· Utilities including Sask Power, Sask Energy, and Sask Tel w/Cell and Highspeed Internet
· Weekly Newspaper
· Many Churches
· Banks and Credit Unions
· STC Bus Depot
· Home Care Services
· Senior drop-in centre
· Canada Post Office
· Community Service Groups
· Radville Chamber of Commerce
· Radville Economic Development Committee
· A host of businesses, grocery stores, pharmacy, service stations, lumber yard, beauty salons, carpenters, general contractors, plumbers, painters, electricians, insurance and real estate agents, investment and financial planners, restaurants, coffee shops, liquor outlets and more.
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