The Village of Goodsoil is located on Highway #26 North, 85 kilometres (kms) east of Cold Lake, Alberta and 78 kms west of Meadow Lake on Highway #55. Goodsoil is the Central Gateway to the Meadow Lake Provincial Park.
History
Goodsoil started in 1926 when Father J. Shultz and F.J. Lange Sr. initiated the provision of much needed land. People flowed into the new St. Boniface Colony from the older Roman Catholic German speaking Colonies in Saskatchewan, Western Europe, and from the United States of America. Together they built Goodsoil.
Historical Sites include: Goodsoil Historical Museum, St. Boniface Parish, and Lady of the Lake (a pretty little Chapel built in the 1950's located on Lac des Isles in the spruce of Big Island). Another interesting site is the Cairn, which is the place where wood Cree Indians released their white prisoners after the Riel Rebellion in 1885.
Economic Information
Goodsoil has a population of 284 people. It is located in the Rural Municipality of Beaver River #622. The main industries include forestry, natural gas, agriculture, and tourism. Goodsoil benefits from a value added mill, Richwood Forest Products, which began operations in 2004. There are many outfitters and hunt farms in the area as well.
Attractions
Northern Meadows Golf Course - accommodations available Rustic Wilderness - ice cream and mini golf Larry's Place - Video rentals, gift shop, laundromat, pool/arcade Blueberry Festival - 2nd weekend in August Canada Day Celebrations - July 1st Sports day - Ball Tournament 2nd weekend in June; Co-ed Tournament 3rd weekend in July Swimming Lessons at Lac des Isles, last 3 weeks in July and 1st week in August Goodsoil Community Bingo held every Thursday Toy and Turkey Bingo held in December Fall Fair in November Co-ed Hockey Tournament in February Bowling Alley Artificial Ice Curling: Numerous Bonspiels
Other Info
Goodsoil Central School K-12 L. Gervais Memorial Health Centre Doctor's Clinic RCMP - Satellite Detachment Goodsoil Fire Department Parks Fire Watch Heritage House Village of Goodsoil
The Village of Goodsoil is located on Highway #26 North, 85 kilometres (kms) east of Cold Lake, Alberta and 78 kms west of Meadow Lake on Highway #55. Goodsoil is the Central Gateway to the Meadow Lake Provincial Park.
