The Village of Cando is situated within the Rural Municipality (RM) of Rosemount and is located on Highway #4, 30 miles south of the Town of Battleford and near Mosquito and Red Pheasant First Nation communities.
History
Cando developed with the expansion of the Canadian National Railroad (CNR). The influencing rail line, built in 1912, tracked north from Oban Junction (10 miles west of Biggar) to the Town of Battleford.
Settlers moved to the area in the early 1900s, most originating from Cando, North Dakota. Charlie Edwards, an early colonizer at the Turn of the Century, operated the first post office on his homestead and received approval by postal authorities to use the name 'Cando'. Following the arrival of the first train run in 1913, Edward moved his country post office into the Village and the small community adopted the Cando name. Other early establishments included: an elevator, Heagle's general store, and a congregational church that accommodated student Ministers. Services were also conducted in Norwich, Ibstone, and Naseby Schools. Following his ordination, student Leslie Sanders Ministered in Cando and later moved to the Biggar area.
Economic Information
Agriculture is the prime economic industry for the 102 residents of the Village.
Other Info
Cando Central School provides education to students in grades K to 12. The 240-student enrolment pulls from the Village of Cando and surrounding farms, Mosquito and Red Pheasant First Nations, and the City of North Battleford.
Other amenities in the Village include: a store, post office, village office, and a catering service.
The Village of Cando is situated within the Rural Municipality (RM) of Rosemount and is located on Highway #4, 30 miles south of the Town of Battleford and near Mosquito and Red Pheasant First Nation communities.
