Craik, Saskatchewan

Craik is a town in south central Saskatchewan, Canada, incorporated on August 1, 1907. It is strategically located along Provincial Highway 11 (Louis Riel Trail) in the RM of Craik No. 222, 140 km southeast of Saskatoon and 117 km northwest of Regina.

Town of Craik
Town
Aerial view of Craik
Nickname(s): 
Friendliest Town by a Dam Site
Town of Craik
Location of Craik in Saskatchewan
Town of Craik
Town of Craik (Canada)
Coordinates: 51.048°N 105.819°W / 51.048; -105.819
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Census divisionNo. 7
Rural MunicipalityNo. 222
Post office established1903-08-01
Village Incorporated1903
Town Incorporated1907
Government
 • MayorRick Rogers
 • Governing bodyCraik Town Council
Area
 • Land3.02 km2 (1.17 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total453
 • Density150.0/km2 (388/sq mi)
Time zoneCST
Postal code
S0G 0V0
Area code(s)306
HighwaysHighway 11
Waterways
WebsiteTown Website
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History
Town hall, Craik

Craik began as a railway station along the railway line established between Regina and Saskatoon by 1890, with homesteading beginning in 1901. The route between the two main settlements was by foot and cart prior to this. Many of the settlers came from western Europe via the United States in response to the availability of farming land. Craik was incorporated as a village in 1903, and a town in 1907.

Education

Craik was part of the Davidson School Division, but after amalgamations of school divisions it became part of the Prairie South School Division. Craik is home to a kindergarten to grade 12 public school, as well as the Praxis International Institute.

Craik Sustainable Living Project

Craik is part of the Saskatchewan Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) and is home to the Craik Sustainable Living Project, which is working to build a sustainable community. Major components of this project are the Eco-Village and Eco-Centre, as well as education and action.

Economy

The town's economy is based almost exclusively on agriculture, although efforts by the town and RM have been made to attract and develop industry related to the principles of sustainability. The community has a compost program that includes kitchen scraps as well as seasonal yard waste, with service provided by Titan Carbon Smart Technologies.

Media

Local news coverage is provided by the Craik Weekly News and the Davidson Leader.

Recreation

Recreation facilities include a curling/skating rink, ball fields, and golf course.

The Craik and District Regional Park has an outdoor swimming pool as well as access to trails. The Craik Reservoir (Arm Lake) created by a dam on the Arm River is used for boating and fishing, with a bird sanctuary located at the north end of the lake.[4]

Arts and culture
  • The Prairie Pioneer Museum (c. 1966) is a municipal heritage property on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.[5]
  • The Craik Town Hall built in 1912-13 is also on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.[6]

Notable people

Notable persons who were born, grew up or lived in Craik:

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North: Davidson | Girvin
West: Lake Diefenbaker Craik 51°2′50″N 105°49′5″W East: Last Mountain Lake
South: Moose Jaw | Aylesbury
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