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Fort Qu’Appelle & Area FREE COPY
Tourist Guide
2015 - 2016
Your Guide To Information, Events and Attractions
in the Qu’Appelle Valley and Surrounding Area
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Phone: 306-332-5266
Email: forttownoffice@sasktel.net
Website: www.fortquappelle.com
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Original outpost is today’s Fort Museum
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Last summer, Fort Qu’Appelle celebrated 150 years
since the first trading post was built by the Hudson Bay
Company. The original post is now the home of the Fort
Qu’Appelle Museum and offers an impressive series of
artifacts of the long history in the valley.
Open daily throughout the summer, the Fort Qu’Ap-
pelle Museum is located beside the Qu’Appelle River on
Bay Avenue North.
Upon walking into the museum, you will notice it is
rich in historical artifacts and memorabilia, telling the
rich history that is Fort Qu’Appelle and the Qu’Appelle
Valley. Such collections in the museum include extensive
historical pieces from First Nations tribes, Hudson Bay’s
Company, Northwest Mounted Police and from the Fort
San.
The museum is also home to numerous artifacts of Ar-
chibald McDonald, a chief trader for the Hudson’s Bay
Company; R.D. Symons painted display dioramas; pio- Interested in learning about Archibald McDonald,
neer photos, tools and other items. Additionally, visitors Hudson’s Bay Company Chief Trader in 1864? The
can also witness and see first-hand a player piano, a full Fort Museum has an extensive collection featuring
buckskin regalia with a headdress, and a mounted great his history in the valley.
horned owl, believed to be more than 70 years old. The
long list of memorabilia to see and learn more about is used in the building, for example…we also have McDon-
nearly endless. ald’s desk and chair,” said Hummer Bartlett, a volunteer
“McDonald came here in 1864, (as part of the Hudson’s at the museum.
Bay Company), and his lamp is here that he and his wife Continued on Page 5
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As the museum is home to many historic artifacts and
mementos acquired over the years, visitors have the abil-
ity to experience the history of the valley. Additionally,
the museum features an exhibit of Second World War
medals, which is not unique to this museum but how it is
arranged and presented.
“This is unique because the man who put it together,
Jeff Legasse, he put together the badges of the 1st Divi-
sion, 2nd Division, 3rd Division, and the 4th Armoured
Division. Not only that but he arranged the badges of
the regiments within those divisions within their proper
brigades,” explained Bartlett.
The museum originated from talks between Eleanor The Fort Museum makes use of the Hudson’s Bay
McDonald, daughter of Archibald McDonald, and the Company trading post, originally established in 1864.
then-village council. As part of the agreement between
the two parties, part of the property owned by her father commitment to the preservation of historic artifacts.
was donated to be set aside as a historic park. A small The museum is open June 1 to Aug. 31 from 1 to 5
ceremony in 1936 celebrated the designation of the area p.m., to offer visitors a chance to journey into the past
as an historic park. On two occasions, the museum has history of the area. Visitors will be greeted by knowl-
been expanded. In 1967, as part of a town’s centennial edgeable volunteer hosts who can accommodate groups
project and again 20 years later. and off-season guests.
The museum is operated by the Fort Qu’Appelle His- The history of Fort Qu’Appelle is available to see and
torical Society. Since its founding in 1936, the histori- experience. To make a booking, or for more information,
cal society has maintained its purpose to protecting and please call the museum at (306) 332-6033, town office at
honouring the history of the valley and continues their (306) 332-5266, or Hummer Bartlett at (306) 332-4191.
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Calling Lakes Inn
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11 Ellisboro Trail (56 Highway)
Daily Specials
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Serving Tumbler’s Pizza by the slice
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Enjoy golf in the valley
The lure of Echo Ridge Golf Course isn’t just the mani-
Echo Ridge may be one
of the best-kept, us-
er-friendly courses in
cured fairways and challenging greens. the province.
“We like to think of Echo Ridge as one of the best-kept,
user-friendly courses in the province,” said co-owner Corey
Read. “Our claim to fame might be being one of the best
walkable nine-hole courses.
“We’re a very busy tourist course. In summer, the pop-
ulation in the area triples because of the lakes and we can
get pretty busy,” Read explained. “We always have room
for walk-ons, so if you show up, we’ll always do our best to
squeeze you in somewhere.”
Read said there have been a few layout changes made
on the nine-hole track since last season and it could ensure
that golfers can learn the game at a young age and not be
intimidated by some of the longer, tougher holes.
“New for us, is what we’re calling a short course,” Read
said. “It’s to promote junior golf and what we’ve done is
added a few tee boxes for younger players. It helps them
score better and at the same time, it should keep traffic
moving at a good pace.”
Another interesting wrinkle the staff at Echo Ridge has
in play is a punch card for both green fees and power cart
rental.
“We have the Passport Card. Basically, you’re commit-
ted to a 10-visit purchase and you can use it however you
want,” said Read. “You can use it for green fees or for a cart
and it’s all fully transferable, so if a guy wants to bring his
girlfriend or wife or if the grandparents want to take the
grandkids golfing, this is perfect for them.”
Echo Ridge stays open until Thanksgiving weekend no
matter what, just to make sure everyone can get those last
few rounds squeezed in.
Every Friday guests can look forward to steak night at
the exceptional clubhouse. Tuesday nights will host cou-
ples’ golf with a themed dinner afterward. Twilight golf
starts at 4:30 p.m. every day.
Other notable golf courses in the area include:
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Be safe at all times out on the Calling Lakes
For paddlers, it’s perhaps tance. At this time of year,
easier than many other rec- there are fewer boats on the
reational boaters to head out water to spot you and help.
on the water. Just strap it to Cell phones should be kept
your vehicle’s roof rack and in a watertight container to
away you go. To ensure that avoid potential water dam-
this outing isn’t spoiled by age. Before departing, tell
an emergency on the water, a reliable person where you
it’s important that we take a are going, when you expect
few extra precautions before to return and the number to
heading out. call should you not return as
A good start is to invite a scheduled.
fellow paddlers to come along As you head out, be sure
with their canoe or kayak. to wear your lifejacket. With
That way, you have someone the number of styles available
readily available to help out if The weather can change quickly in Saskatch- — some specifically designed
needed. ewan. Always check the marine forecast to be for paddlers — there really is
Reload all your safety alerted of incoming weather systems. no reason not to wear one. It
equipment on the boat, to might just save your life.
make sure everything is in proper working order and Finally, make sure you have practiced and are skilled
that all pieces of powered equipment have fresh batteries. enough to quickly reboard your boat both assisted and
The weather can change quickly in Saskatchewan. Al- unassisted in the case you capsize or fall into the water.
ways check the marine forecast to be alerted of incoming There is no reason why, with a little preparation, we
weather systems. can’t indulge our passion and take full on-water advan-
A key piece of safety equipment is a marine radio or, tage of the paddling season from ice off to ice up.
where service is reliable, a cellphone to call for assis- For more safe boating tips, visit www.csbc.ca.
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Frosty fun at Fort Winter Festival
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What was once an annual event
from the mid-Sixties through the
Eighties, the Fort Winter Fest took a
hiatus until three years ago when it
was revived by a committed group of
people.
It was nearly 50 years ago when the
inaugural Fort Winter Festival, then
known as Sportsarama Winter Festi-
val, coincided with the town of Fort
Qu’Appelle’s centennial.
“More and more people are becom-
ing aware that this beautiful commu-
nity in the valley has more to offer
year round than the lakes, during One of the iconic features of the Fort Winter Festival is the ice castle at the
both summer and winter with Mission campground.
Ridge Winter Park and the lakes,” said MP Andrew Scheer. “It’s not just (summer programming)
Fort Qu’Appelle’s mayor, Ron Osika. “I believe more and to use the lakes, there are activities throughout the entire
more people will start taking notice that this is a place, year and it’s a wonderful place with great volunteer spirit.”
not only to come and play, but perhaps to work and stay.” One of the iconic features of winterfest is the ice castle.
Families throughout the province were lured to the Previously, the castle was built in downtown Fort Qu’Ap-
event to take in sports, ice cream eating contests, sleigh pelle but is now featured at the recently constructed Fort at
rides and entertainment at the cabaret. the campground. In addition, a majority of the events are
“I think it’s wonderful how the town council, volunteers hosted either at the Fort itself, or at the nearby Echo Lake.
and various organizations puts such a huge effort into hav-
ing so many programs throughout the whole year,” said Continued on Page 9
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... Fort Winter Festival
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The weekend-long event offers activities such as: a
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In addition, people not only have the opportunity to enjoy
First Nations powwow singers and dancers at the opening
ceremonies, but also listen to local musicians and attend a
cabaret. Pancake breakfasts are offered each morning on
the weekend.
Echo Lake features motorcycle racing on the ice that has
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The event not only draws people in the community and
surrounding areas to Fort Qu’Appelle but also is used to We hope you enjoy your
attract tourism into the community and show the town is
a four-season attraction and not only just a summer desti- visit to the Valley!
nation.
The Winterfest Committee co-ordinates the festival and
planning is underway for the 2016 Winter Festival Feb. 26
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Fish Culture Station open for tours
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If you’re looking for a fun, ed-
ucational time for your family or
school group, the Fort Qu’Appelle
Fish Culture Station has some-
thing just for you!
Located on Highway 210
just five kilometres west of Fort
Qu’Appelle and one kilometre
east of Echo Valley Provincial
Park, the Fish Culture Station is
a popular attraction for students
and tourists.
Operating since 1915, the
station has a long and import-
ant history in Saskatchewan as
a producer of a variety of fish
species for stocking across the
province. In addition to replen-
ishing waterbodies after win-
terkill, the hatchery’s fish stock
continues to replace populations
where overfishing or poor natural
reproduction has led to low fish
Submitted photo numbers. Stocking also extends
the range of fish species in Sas-
Nelson Bergh, manager at the Fort Qu’Appelle Fish Culture Station, shows
katchewan lakes to increase
off a brown trout. The station celebrates its 100th anniversary this summer. Continued on Page 11
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... new management at fish station
Continued from Page 10 New management at the Fish Culture Station
accessibility for anglers. The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) has
The station’s educational tours are open from May 1 taken over operation of the province’s fish resource.
until Sept. 7. The visitor centre is open to the public from “The transfer will facilitate a stronger industry-led
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. then 1 to 4 p.m. every day of the week. partnership within the Fish and Wildlife Development
These tours are popular, averaging between 3,000 and Fund by assigning responsibility of program delivery and
5,000 visitors a summer, according to Nelson Bergh, man- administration duties to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Fed-
ager of the station. Groups from pre-kindergarten all the eration,” said Environment Minister Scott Moe in a press
way up to university classes come and learn. Even senior release. “We see this as a positive step for fisheries habitat
centers can enjoy an afternoon touring the hatchery. A lot enhancement and the fish stocking programs.”
of drop-ins and just the general public are also welcome to “Previously, it was run by the provincial government,”
attend, said Rachel Birns, a staff member at the hatchery.
said Bergh. “Now, the government owns the building and
Visitors will first get to experience the display area
the land but the operations of the hatchery are run by Sas-
where fish from across the province are on the wall for
katchewan Wildlife Assessments Management now. “
onlookers to take in. There are audio-visual displays of
spawn camps, but the biggest hit is likely the tour of the The agreement will now allow the SWF to control access
hatchery itself. All the trout fingerlings are reared there. money to help out with habitat enhancement and manage
“What people see,” said Bergh, “will depend on what the stock of fish.
time of year they’re out here. In May and the beginning This June marks the 100th anniversary of the hatchery.
of June, we’ll have our walleye eggs on the incubators and “We’re having a big function early in June,” said Bergh,
possibly some of those will be hatching. “but it’s an invite only kind of thing. Throughout the sum-
“We start stocking them during the last week of April,” mer, we’re going to be doing some more stuff for the pub-
added Bergh. “Usually we’re done with that by the last lic, so stay tuned on our Facebook page to learn about our
week of June.” plans.”
“At the end of the tour, they get to go see our adult brood For more information about tours, contact Rachel Birns
stock and get to feed the fish there,” said Bergh. at rbirns.swam@sasktel.net or call 306-332-3200.
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Echo Valley is calling you
Want to get away from the workaday? How about a trip
to the picturesque Echo Valley Provincial Park.
Descend into picturesque Echo Valley Provincial Park
and slip away from the clutter and woe of the workaday
world.
With two beaches, access to two lakes, a beautiful
valley setting, loads of recreational opportunities and a
romantic legend to boot, Echo is primed and ready to re-
juvenate bodies and spirits. And it’s located less than an
hour northeast of Regina.
The focus of activity in this recreational park is the
area separating Pasqua and Echo Lakes in the expan- Electric, non-electric and group campsites as well
sive Qu’Appelle Valley, a rolling green carpet of hills and as great tenting sites are available at Echo Valley
ravines that takes its name from an Indian legend about Provincial Park.
a young man who thought he heard someone calling his staff.
name. A modern fish filleting building will be appreciated
This delta area between the beaches and boat launches after catching your limit of walleye, perch and northern
of the two lakes is a cultured lawn and park with change pike that abound in the four lakes. The lakes are also
rooms, play areas, barbecues, a mini-golf course and vol- popular spots for water-skiing, windsurfing or pleasure
leyball courts. boating.
Electric, non-electric and group campsites as well as Some attractions you may enjoy while staying in this
great tenting sites are available and can be rented by the picturesque area are the Echo Ridge nine-hole grass
day or at a special season rate. greens golf course; Fort Museum; two nine-hole golf
Walk the three-kilometre Qu’Appelle Valley Interpre- courses near Katepwa Provincial Park; and the W.R.
tive Trail; drop by the visitor centre; try mountain biking Motherwell Homestead near Abernethy.
on the cross-country ski trails; cycle along the lakes or Camping reservations can be made at saskparks.net.
attend recreation programs organized by the recreation For more information contact (306) 332-3215.
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Enjoy the scenery along the Trans-Canada Trail
With people trying to improve
their fitness more and more, vis-
itors to the Qu’Appelle Valley
have a portion of Canada’s lon-
gest walking trail to contend
with and get some daily exercise
in a scenic setting.
The Trans-Canada Trail,
officially open since 1992,
links several communities in
the Qu’Appelle Valley and has
proved to be a boon to hikers and
off-road bicyclists.
It follows and takes in estab-
lished trails, old railway beds,
and other paths and provides a
walking tour of Canada.
During the time the
Trans-Canada Trail has been The Trans-Canada Trail, officially open since 1992, links several commu-
in use in the area, it’s become a nities in the Qu’Appelle Valley.
favorite of children and families
who prefer using the trail rather Park benches and flowerpots have been installed. A
than the highway to move from their cabins to the resorts pavilion is located at Exner Twin Bay. The people who’ve
or just to get some fresh air and exercise. donated to the trail have their names inscribed at the
The Trans-Canada Trail is linked between Crooked pavilion. The association accepts three categories of do-
Lake and Katepwa through the Ellisboro Trail, a beauti- nations — personal, business or in memoriam.
ful and historic part of the Qu’Appelle Valley.
Formed in January 1997, the Crooked Lake Parks
and Recreation Board wanted to take part in the new
national trail. The residents and seasonal visitors in the
area wanted a safe cycling and walking path.
There were people walking on Secondary Highway 247
and that could have led to an accident. It was learned the
Trans-Canada Trail was going through Saskatchewan,
but it was going to bypass Crooked Lake; going from Mel-
ville right through to Regina along Highway 10, which Kevin and staff would like
would have missed a whole scenic part of Saskatchewan. to welcome you to the valley,
Volunteers put in a proposal to the Trans-Canada
Trail Foundation and had that section of the trail de-
enjoy your stay.
toured through to Crooked Lake. It creates a safer en-
vironment for recreational activities for the people who Phone: 306-332-5444
live at the lake. Fax: 306-332-5446
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cleanup between Highway 47 and Marieval along Sec-
ondary Highway 247 through to Secondary Highway 610.
Donations are also accepted.
The trail runs about seven kilometres and users are
evident from the long weekend in May and through to
the end of vacation season. Part of the trail goes through
Crooked Lake Provincial Park. Saskatchewan Environ-
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Abernethy’s annual one-day fair is July 24
The annual Abernethy Fair is an event not to be
missed.
With roots back to 1906 when farmers hosted a seed
fair, the Abernethy Fair is one of the longest running
one-day fairs in the province. During the first fair, a
wagon of flowers was exhibited, as was a hive of tame
bees. Purebred cattle were added to the fair’s list in
1920 and by 1929, at the onset of the Great Depression,
dance music was provided by a gramophone with an
amplifier.
As the years rolled on, the fair grew to include hun- Donna Wilkes urges Wilson Porter to the finish line
dreds of exhibits and shows. Friday, July 24 is the date during the diaper derby at the Abernethy Fair, one
of the one-day fair this year and it truly is a date to of many popular family events.
mark on your calendar.
The day’s events include a pancake breakfast from
7 to 9:30 a.m.; a horse show starting at 9 a.m. and
going all day; judging of Granny’s cookies at 10:45
a.m.; the diaper derby at 11 a.m.; a pet show and kids
races starting at 11:15 a.m.; an exhibit of entries for
the baking and handwork contests; trade show tables;
a horseshoe competition in the afternoon; music under
the tent in the afternoon; free face painting; a silent
auction in the rink all day — with all proceeds donated
for Grade 12 scholarships; a pork supper at 4:30 p.m.;
and fireworks at dusk. Kids of all ages, and even adults, can have fun rac-
Bring the whole family out July 24 and experience ing around a small track on pedal go karts at the
this renowned community fair. Abernethy Fair.
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Taxidermy at Abernethy Nature & Heritage Museum
Whether you’re interested in the natural history of The Len Thompson fish bait display traces the devel-
Abernethy and the surrounding area, or if the town’s opment of the famous fishing lures that had their begin-
history is more to your liking, the Abernethy Nature & nings in a small factory in Abernethy. In 1932 Len began
Heritage Museum has something for you. producing fishing spoons in a shed on his parents’ farm.
Visit the museum and see more than 300 taxidermic In 1944 he had a manually run press that could cut 400
specimens of birds and animals. The museum has an al- spoons per hour. In 1945 he moved his business into Ab-
bino skunk, a newborn fawn, prairie dogs, a burrowing ernethy and then in 1958 he moved to Lacombe, Alta. By
owl and a lynx to name a few. The newest exhibit in the 1976 he had a staff of 15 and produced 1.2 million lures
nature section of the museum is a female black bear with a year. The Thompson family donates new lures to the
a brown coat, donated to the museum a year and a half museum every year so the museum can sell them to raise
ago. funds for new exhibits, renovations and general upkeep.
In the history sections of the museum, items of histor- Visit the early 1900s one-room country school and sit
ical curiosity and importance collected from Abernethy in the old double desk and relive the past. Take a trip
and area residents since the museum was established are back to when women were expected to ride horses side-
on display. saddle and doctors made house calls.
Each year the museum features three new on-loan dis- Artifacts displayed in the museum are from promi-
plays on various themes, which were to be unveiled at nent citizens the Hon. W.R. Motherwell, Ralph Stueck,
the Abernethy Nature & Heritage Museum annual open Mac Runciman and John Peters.
house, May 24 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Lunch, coffee, tea, Voluntary donations are appreciated. The museum
juice, and angel food cake with ice cream and strawber- has washroom facilities, is air-conditioned and is wheel-
ries will be provided. chair accessible.
The Abernethy Nature & Heritage Museum is open
from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day from May 1 to Aug.
31 or by appointment. Call 306-333-2007, 306-333-2102,
306-333-2039, 306-333-2125 or 306-333-2113 to book a
tour outside of regular hours. A message can also be left
at the museum at 306-333-2202.
The Abernethy Nature & Heritage Museum includes
exhibits about famous Abernethy and area resi-
dents such as W. R. Motherwell. Above is the first
class civil uniform Motherwell wore to the corona- Schulz Cabinets
tion of King George V in 1911.
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If you plan to take a trip this highwayhotline. Recorded reports
summer, remember to check the
Highway Hotline before planning
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7623 in Regina, 306-933-8333 in
your route.
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HOTLINE Saskatoon, the Sasktel cellular
network at *ROAD, and toll-free
way Hotline is updated to inform across Canada at 1-888-335-7623.
motorists of construction zones, flooding, forest fires or For road closures and travel not recommended alerts,
other events. The travel planning route locator provides check out the Highway Hotline Twitter account, @SKGov-
the latest information on frequently travelled highways Hotline. Also check out the Highway Hotline Facebook
in your preferred area. A visual system of construction page at www.facebook.com/SaskatchewanHighwayHo-
pylons and alert icons has been created on the Highway tline for general tips and information.
Hotline map to denote road restrictions.
“With a record highways budget of $842 million, trav-
ellers can expect to see a number of construction zones
this summer,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister
Nancy Heppner said. “The Highway Hotline is a great
tool to relay up-to-date information to the public.”
The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline receives more
than four million inquiries per year. In addition, the
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Fort’s splash park starts its second summer
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No one can resist the cooling refreshment of water on
a hot summer day, and Fort Qu’Appelle’s splash park is
just what everyone needs.
Into its second summer, the Fort Qu’Appelle Lions
Club conceived and fundraised for the popular park. It is
found in the Fort Campground, just across the road from
the Echo Ridge Golf Course.
Initially, the Lions Club anticipated the state of the
art splash park for children and families to enjoy would
cost around $260,000, but the project came under budget
due to financial gifts and kindness from the community.
The splash park is available for use until the fall.
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Crooked Lake is your base for adventure
Few areas of Saskatchewan are as scenic as the The newly expanded Crooked Lake Provincial Park
Qu’Appelle Valley and a great example of its splendour is now features 94 electrified campsites, including 21 sea-
Crooked Lake Provincial Park. sonal sites and six non-electrified sites. To accommodate
The area features mixed prairie grass, groves of trem- groups, the park boasts semi-private, non-electrified
bling aspen and patches of green ash — and of course, campsites and spacious tenting area. Reserving a site is
the lake itself. now easier than ever with the user-friendly online reser-
The park is a Saskatchewan paradise from which to vation system at www.saskparks.net You can also book
visit, explore and experience the breathtaking natural a campsite by calling 1-855-737-7275.
beauty, history and many activities in the Qu’Appelle For more information visit www.saskparks.net , call
Valley. Visitors can choose from camping, picnicking, 306-696-6253 or e-mail crookedlake@gov.sk.ca
fishing or water-related activities, golfing at Last Oak
Golf Course three kilometres southeast, self-guided hik-
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I am the one who loved her as my life, I leaned and listened - yes, she spoke my name,
Had watched her grow to sweet young womanhood; And then I answered in the quaint French tongue,
Won the dear privilege to call her wife, “Qu’Appelle? Qu’Appelle?” No answer,
And found the world, because of her, was good. and the night
I am the one who heard the spirit voice Seemed stiller for the sound, till round me fell
Of which the paleface settlers love to tell; The far-off echoes from the far-off height -
From whose strange story they have made their choice “Qu’Appelle?” my voice came back,
Of naming this fair valley the “Qu’Appelle.” “Qu’Appelle? Qu’Appelle?”
This - and no more; I called aloud until
She had said fondly in my eager ear– I shuddered as the gloom of night increased,
“When Indian summer smiles with dusky lip, And, like a pallid specter wan and chill,
Come to the lakes, I will be first to hear The moon arose in silence in the east.
The welcome music of thy paddle dip.
I will be first to lay in thine my hand, I dare not linger on the moment when
To whisper words of greeting on the shore; My boat I beached beside her teepee door;
And when thou would’st return to thine own land, I heard the wail of women and of men,
I’ll go with thee, thy wife for evermore.” I saw the death-fires lighted on the shore
No language tells the torture or the pain,
Not yet a leaf had fallen, not a tone The bitterness that flooded all my life,
Of frost upon the plain ere I set forth, When I was led to look on her again,
Impatient to possess her as my own - That queen of women pledged to be my wife.
This queen of all the women of the North.
I rested not at eve’n or at dawn, To look upon the beauty of her face
But journeyed all the dark and daylight through - The still closed eyes, the lips that knew no breath;
Until I reached the Lakes, and hurrying on, To look, to learn - to realize my place
I launched upon their bosom my canoe. Had been usurped by my one rival - Death.
A storm of wrecking sorrow beat and broke
Of sleep or hunger then I took no heed, About my heart, and life shut out its light
But hastened o’er their leagues of waterways; Till through my anguish someone gently spoke,
But my hot heart outstripped my paddle’s speed And said, “Twice did she call for thee last night.”
And waited not for distance or for days,
But flew before me swifter than the blade I started up - and bending o’er my dead,
Of magic paddle ever cleaved the Lake, Asked when her sweet lips in silence close.
Eager to lay its love before the maid, “She called thy name - then passed away,” they said.
And watch the lovelight in her eyes awake. “Just on the hour where at the moon arose.”
Among the lonely Lakes I go no more,
So the long days went slowly drifting past; For she who made their beauty is not there;
It seemed that half my life must intervene The paleface rears his teepee on the shore
Before the morrow, then I said at last - And says the vale is fairest of fair.
“One more day’s journey and I win my queen.”
I rested then, and, drifting, dreamed the more Full many years have vanished since, but still
Of all the happiness I was to claim - The voyageurs beside the campfire tell
When suddenly from out the shadowed shore, How, when the moonrise tips the distant hill,
I heard a voice speak tenderly my name. They hear strange voices through the silence swell.
The paleface loves the haunted lakes they say,
“Who calls?” I answered; no reply; and long And journeys far to watch their beauty spread
I stilled my paddle blade and listened. Then Before his vision; but to me the day,
Above the night wind’s melancholy song The night, the hour, the seasons are all dead.
I heard distinctly that strange voice again - I listen heartsick, while the hunters tell
A woman’s voice, that through the twilight came Why white men named the valley The Qu’Appelle.
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Pow Wow pageantry
at Standing Buffalo
For more than 60 years, Standing Buffalo Dakota
First Nation is home to one of the longest running and
largest pow wows in Saskatchewan. The Standing Buf-
falo Pow Wow brings visitors to the community, particu-
larly from Alberta, Manitoba and South Dakota, and can
also include visitors from elsewhere in Canada and the
United States.
This year’s event will take place from Aug. 10 to 12.
Dancers and drum singing groups will converge on to the
First Nation to compete and partake in the festivities.
To the Saskatchewan First Nations people, powwows
are a way of life and a symbol of cultural survival. This
is in part due to powwows being banned, along with other
traditional activities, in an effort by European and Ca-
nadian settlers to assimilate the First Nations people.
However, First Nations people today are able to celebrate
and honour their traditions and spiritual beliefs, and in
turn the powwow is one such way.
Grand Entry is normally held at 8 p.m. on the Friday,
and at 1 and 7 p.m. each on The Standing Buffalo Pow Wow is one of the high-
Saturday and Sunday. The lights of the summer events in the Fort Qu’Appelle
grand entries will show-
case dancers in their re- Along the area.
galia, following the elders,
veterans, and dignitaries
into the arbor grounds.
Powwow
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guest will bring the eagle Trail
staff into the arena, fol- Sakimay First Nation –
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Cultural activities honour Treaty 4 signing
On Sept. 15, 1874, repre- The weeklong celebration both days. The powwow
sentatives of Her Majesty, provides many events and also features junior and
Queen Victoria signed an activities during the time. senior princess and little
agreement with the 13 This year, the gathering warrior pageants.
Cree and Salteaux First will take place from Sept. A parade is also held
Nations tribes in what is 14 to 20. every Saturday of the
known as Treaty 4, signing “(The gathering) is to gathering. This year, the
an arrangement between bring the First Nations and parade is set for Sept. 19
the two parties to share non-First Nations together, starting from Central Av-
the land and the resources in particular the Treaty 4 enue through downtown
in the region. citizens, and honour and Fort Qu’Appelle. The pa-
The Treaty 4 region cov- celebrate the intent of the rade is open to any club,
ers most of southern Sas- Treaties,” said Cherish business, or residents who
katchewan, going as far Francis, communications wish to take part and join
south as the United States specialist for the File Hills in. Additionally, many
border, and extending into Qu’Appelle Tribal Council. downtown stores showcase
Alberta and Manitoba. The Treaty 4 Arbour signs welcoming the visi-
Fort Qu’Appelle is Ground hosts the majority tors into the community.
considered the “home” of cultural and traditional During the festivities,
of Treaty 4, where the activities during the course attendees can indulge their
original agreement was of the week. Many schools taste buds and try a mix of
signed, with additional bring students on field traditional and contempo-
signings taking place until trips to learn more about rary meals, such as dried The Treaty 4 celebra-
Sept. 1877. The Treaty the First Nations people jerky, bannock burgers tion features powwows,
4 grounds, in the south- and of Treaty 4, learning and Indian tacos. Several traditional crafts and
ern part of town, near the from veterans, elders and booths are also set up from meals, and sporting
Mission Ridge Ski Hill, cultural and traditional Continued on Page 31 events.
was the site of the original knowledge keepers. Addi-
signing. tionally, the students are
In the early 1980s, a able to experience activities
desire to promote and hon- not often seen in the class-
our the signing of Treaty 4 room, such as traditional
was desired by local First craft demonstrations.
Nations groups. They em- “Last year we had
barked on a goal to hold close to 5,000 kids from
a yearly celebration and the Regina area — from
gathering to promote both First Nations and
the numbered treaties non-First Nations schools
throughout Canada as — come down to Treaty 4
being sacred amongst the area and they engage in
First Nations people, Eu- student activities,” said
ropean settlers and Mother Francis. Enjoy the sights of Fort Qu’Appelle and
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nual celebration and gath- of a pipe ceremony and flag
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Qu’Appelle. Further add- 4 Governance Centre. The
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the treaty being signed on with a traditional feast
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Fort Campground has
scenery and amenities
to meets campers’ needs
In the mood for camping? Or
having a picnic by the beach? The
Fort Campground offers beautiful
scenery for all to enjoy.
The campground is just a
five-minute walk to downtown
Fort Qu’Appelle or the Echo Ridge
Golf Course, and just across the
river from the museum. In addi-
tion to the Fort, and Echo Lake beach, the campground
is now home to the new splash park. With a number of
sheltered picnic areas, you, friends, and family are able
to enjoy a barbecue or picnic. Firewood is available from
the campground attendant if needed.
The site features a beach swimming area, change
house, boat launch, pier, camp kitchen, playground, vol-
leyball court, camper’s only showerhouse, flush and out-
door toilets, and a trailer sewage disposal site. Campers The Fort Campground is just a five-minute walk to
can choose to bring their trailers or RVs, or decide to stay downtown Fort Qu’Appelle or the Echo Ridge Golf
in their tents. Course.
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Mission Ridge slopes MooseBay Greenhouses Located near Grayson, Sask.
Throughout the winter, Mission Ridge Winter Park is
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The winter park includes 10 runs, on 25 acres of ski-
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Half Mile Highway or the Flett Freefall will surely get
your adrenaline pumping.
A day lounge is open to all if you need a break from the
hill, or if you’re feeling hungry for the pizza from Bubba’s.
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2015 Visitors Guide
Cultivate Victory at the Motherwell Homestead
Create exciting family
memories while discov-
ering the important roles
food and farming played
in the First World War.
Check out the poppy gar-
dens in 2015, join us for
exciting special events and
pay tribute to the efforts of
the men and women of the
prairies who supplied and
supported Allied forces on
the front.
Explore the home of
Canada’s Grand Old Man
of Agriculture, W.R. Moth-
erwell, when you step back
in time and re-discover
the joy of farming on the
prairies in the 1900s. Join During the 2014 Threshing Day at the Motherwell, Laverne Kiland and Roberta
staff at work in the fields, Manklow of Hendon, Sask. show how a team of oxen would plow in the days
caring for the many farm before tractors were used to pull implements for working up fields.
animals or in the old stone activities and collecting souvenirs any day with the Parks
house. Canada Xplorers program.
Enjoy a wagon ride and smell the fresh-cut hay. In- The site opens May 20 and is open five days a week,
dulge in the freshly made flavours at the Off The Beaten Monday to Friday, until the end of June when it will be
Path Café and take a stroll along the wetland trail. open daily until Labour Day.
Mark your calendars
May 20: Opening Day
May 20 to June 26: School Programs
July 1: Canada Day and Friends of Motherwell Con-
cert in the Barnyard, Supper and Beer Gardens
Aug. 15: Antique Road Show and Binding & Stooking
Day
Aug. 29: GRAND EVENT! Symphony Under The Sky,
Threshing Day and Field to Fork Family Fun Festi-
val (featuring the Regina Symphony Orchestra).
The ever-popular children’s day camps return this
year, every week in July and August. For the little ones
(aged one to six), check out the new Little Red Hen pro-
gram, where they will help our hired hands plant seeds,
grind wheat, make (and eat) bread made from scratch.
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