|
| Geography |  The Village of Elbow, Saskatchewan, Canada is situated halfway between Regina & Saskatoon on Highway 19, and right on Lake Diefenbaker. Elbow got its name from the bend in the South Saskatchewan River, which resembled a bent arm. Come to Elbow and experience the unspoiled beauty of Lake Diefenbaker. Be it for a day trip, a week's vacation or maybe you are looking to re-locate... we're sure you'll enjoy our little Village. Miles of secluded beaches provide a wonderful afternoon's get-a-way, and the massive lake provides enough playground for every type of water enthusiast.
| | History | Elbow was incorporated as a Village in 1909. ' A typical prairie village', wrote author Farley Mowat about a 1934 visit, 'with an unpaved main street as wide as the average Ontario farm'. That same wide main street has been paved since then. There have been other changes too, many of them associated with the village's proximity to the lake. A well-manicured 18-hole golf course and a deep-water marina are the two major attractions, bringing thousands of visitors each summer. In the early 1900's, the river was not a lake, but rather a highway for travellers. The old Indian and Metis trails wound along the Saskatchewan River and Qu'Appelle valleys, bringing families from eastern Canada, United States & Europe. These pioneers, in a few decades, changed the open prairie into settled farmland. The first known settler was James Middaugh, who arrived in 1898. His log cabin & ranch had no neighbours until 1903, when the Carey's homesteaded nearby. Soon there was an influx of settlers, both farmers & business people. By 1909 boardwalks and false fronted stores proclaimed a cocky optimism. A favourite slogan: 'Fifty years ago Palliser slept here. Nobody is asleep here now!' The boomtown of the early days developed into a staid little prairie town, with a business district serving the surrounding farming community. The 'Dirty Thirties' took their toll on both the farms and businesses, but the following decades saw a return of modest prosperity. The 1960's saw another boom, with the building of the dams on the South Saskatchewan River, bringing in an influx of workers.
| | Economic Information | Elbow has most of the essential services you would expect to find in either a tourist destination or a place to call home. We have a voluntary fire department, first responders who work with the EMS programs nearby; we are also home to an RCMP detachment. Services provided by the Village include: garbage pickup, excellent water & sewer systems, with a new sewage lagoon under construction, a 1-million dollar project funded in part by the Village, and both the Federal & Provincial Governments. Our Community Development Committee has been successful in attracting an electronic assembly business to town. Commutron Industries assembles electronic circuit boards, and employs up to 30 people at times. More recent community enhancement projects would include the active involvement in the Gardiner Dam Terminal grain elevator. Anyone interested starting a business in a great location should consider Elbow. We are situated right on Lake Diefenbaker, which would provide an endless supply of fresh water. We have lots of space, a low cost of living and we are situated just 1.5 hours from all of southern Saskatchewan's major centres. For information about economic development possibilities, e-mail us at info@elbowsask.com. Elbow is a very active little community, with a population of 300 neighbours and friends, and a great place to raise a family. Think life in a small town is boring? Get active in the following clubs & organizations:
¿Elbow Library Board
¿Elbow Civic Centre Board
¿Elbow Service Club
¿Lake Diefenbaker Tourism Committee
¿Elbow Museum Board
¿Loreburn- Elbow Legion
¿19ers Minor Hockey
¿19ers Hockey Senior Team
¿Recreational Hockey
¿Figure Skating
¿Men's & Ladies Golf Clubs
¿Volunteer Fire Department
¿First Responders
¿Churches
| | Attractions | The Elbow Museum is situated on Saskatchewan Street. In the early 1900's wood was so scarce on the prairies that many homesteaders built their first homes out of the sod. In 1965 the first replica of an authentic sod house was constructed as part of the celebrations for Saskatchewan's 60th anniversary as a province. In the summer of 2000 the house was rebuilt from native prairie sod, and furnished with period pieces. Operated as part of our museum, the 'Sod Shack' is a symbol of the past, giving visitors a glimpse of how thousands of settlers lived when they homesteaded to the Canadian prairies in the early 1900's. ***Attractions Canada 2001 Nominee. Annual Events include: Elbow Library Dinner Theatre, Lakeshore Stampede 3-day Rodeo, Drive & Jive, Walleye Classic.
| | Other Info | Health and Safety: Elbow has most of the essential services you would expect to find in either a tourist destination or a place to call home. We have a voluntary fire department, first responders who work with the EMS programs nearby; we are also home to an RCMP detachment. Services provided by the Village include: garbage pickup, and excellent water & sewer systems Education: Loreburn Central School offers Kindergarten to Grade 12 education. Students come from the surrounding communities of Strongfield, Loreburn, and Elbow. Other: The Elbow Civic Centre is available for bookings seven days a week and can be booked for conferences, meetings, and events by calling the Village Office.
|
|
|
|
