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May 9 to Your local source for all things Sept. 19 hand made and home grown across from Prairie Co-op Marketplace, downtown Fort Qu’Appelle 4 Lakes, Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 4 Seasons, May 9 to Sept. 19 weather permitting 4 Everyone! CONTACT : [email protected] www.fortqfarmersmarket.com or find us on Facebook 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 4 2015 Visitors Guide Original outpost is today’s Fort Museum 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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Echo Ridge may be one Enjoy golf in the valley of the best-kept, us- The lure of Echo Ridge Golf Course isn’t just the mani- 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: ‡.DWHSZD%HDFK*ROG&/XE ‡,QGLDQ+HDG*ROI&OXE,QGLDQ+HDG ‡*UHQIHOO5HJLRQDO3DUN*ROI&RXUVH*UHQIHOO ‡:KLWHZRRG*ROIDQG&RXQWU\&OXE:KLWHZRRG Fort Qu’Appelle ‡(VWHUKD]\*ROIDQG&RXQWU\&OXE(VWHUKD]\ ‡/DVW2DN*ROI&RXUVH&RZHVVHVV)LUVW1DWLRQ ‡0HOYLOOH*ROIDQG&RXQWU\&OXE0HOYLOOH ‡'HHU3DUNDQG

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FrostyWhat was once an annualfun event at Fort Winter Festival 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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... newContinued management from Page 10 New management at fish at the Fish Culturestation 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 [email protected] or call 306-332-3200.

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EchoWant to get Valley away from the is workaday? calling How about you 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. Valley 'RQ0F0RUULV0/$ Bake Indian Head - Milestone & Coffe e Shop FULL BREAKFAST 7ROO)UHH 1-877-337-3366 SUNDAYS 3KRQH 306-771-2733 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fresh Daily Welcome to Ù%PVHIOVUTÙ#SFBEÙ#VOTÙ$BUFSJOH the Valley! OPEN: .POEBZ4BUVSEBZBNUPQN

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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. Serving Fort Qu’Appelle and Area for over 30 years

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Fort’s splash park startsNo oneits can secondresist the cooling refreshment summer 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 $260,000, but the project came under budget due to financial gifts and kindness from the community. The splash park is available for use until the fall. .HOO\DQGVWDIIDWWKH'DLU\4XHHQLQ )RUW4X·$SSHOOHLQYLWH\RXWRFRPH LQDQGWDVWHWKH'4*ULOO &KLOO GLIIHUHQFHIRU\RXUVHOI

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Balcarres Baptist Church 120 Main St., Balcarres Phone: 306-334-2745 Sunday Service - 10:00 a.m. (Varies) Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. (Varies) Our Lady of Sorrows Our Saviour St. Cuthbert’s R.C. Parish Centre Lutheran Church Anglican Church - Dysart Fort Apostolic Church 334 Boundary Ave. S. 245 Pasqua Ave. N. Service time either 9 or 11 a.m. B-Say-Tah Road Phone: 306-332-6684 Phone: 306-332-5921 &DOOWR¿QGRXW Phone: 306-332-6783 Mass Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m. 306-332-5201 Sunday - 7 p.m. in (Varies every two months) Children’s Program: Bible School Chapel Sunday - varies Wednesday 3:45 p.m. Living Christ (during school year) Lutheran Church Orthodox St. Andrew’s 110 Watson St., Lipton Christian Centre United Church Baha’i Information Phone: 306-336-2796 Highway 210, Mackay Hill 194 Bay Ave. S. No obligation Sunday Service - 10 a.m. Phone: 306-332-5900 Phone: 306-332-4455 Phone: 1-800-433-3284 Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Evangelical All-Saints Valley Alliance Church Missionary Church Anglican Church St. John the Evangelist Highway 10 & Bay Ave. S. 239 Main St., Lipton Katepwa Beach Anglican Church Phone: 306-332-5807 Phone: 306-336-2268 Everyone Welcome 202 Bay Ave. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship Service - 10:50 a.m. Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. Phone: 306-332-5201 September to June May to September Sunday - 11 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church East end of Lake Katepwa on the North Balcarres Shore, on Hwy. 56 Sacred Heart Service time either All-Saints Katepwa R.C. Church - Lebret 9 or 11 a.m. Service at 9:30 a.m. Phone: 306-332-5870 No services during June, July and August. Sunday - varies July or August. 306-332-5201 306-332-5201 This ad Sponsored by Tubman Funeral Home 224 Company Ave, Fort Qu'Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 | 306-332-4308 | 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 20 2015 Visitors Guide 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 [email protected] fishing or water-related activities, golfing at Last Oak Golf Course three kilometres southeast, self-guided hik- ing, bicycling and photography. Nearby beaches on both Crooked Lake and Round Lake are perfect spots for sun-worshippers to work on

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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. Like to a soul unborn - song unsung. 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 22 2015 Visitors Guide 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- area. case dancers in their re- Along the galia, following the elders, veterans, and dignitaries Powwow into the arbor grounds. Additionally, an honoured guest will bring the eagle Trail staff into the arena, fol- Sakimay First Nation – lowed by the flag bear- June 22 to 24 ers. The dancers typically Sturgeon Lake First Nation (PHUJHQF\1HZ&OLHQWV enter the arbor in a specific — June 29 to July 1 order, lead by the powwow Muskeg Lake Cree Nation – DOZD\VZHOFRPH princesses, then the men’s June 30 and July 1 &RPSDQ\$YH6 TELEPHONE: traditional, men’s grass Carry The Kettle – July 27 %2; 306-332-5302 dance, men’s fancy, wom- to 29 )25748·$33(//( 306-332-6297 en’s traditional, women’s Standing Buffalo Pow Wow 6$6.6*6 )$; jingle, and women’s fancy. – Aug. 10 to 12 Teens and children will – enter following the same Aug. 14 to 16 SolEnergy REFLEXOLOGY order. Thunderchild – Aug. 17 to The Standing Buffalo 19 WELCOME! WE CARRY: Pow Wow is one of the Piapot First Nation – Aug. highlights of the summer 17 to 19 ‡1DWXUDO6RXUFHG9LWDPLQV  events in the Fort Qu’Ap- Beardy’s/Okemasis Pow- +HUEDOVXSSOHPHQWV pelle area. 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CulturalOn Sept. 15, 1874, repre- activitiesThe weeklong celebration honour both days. TreatyThe powwow 4 signing 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 Earth. In keeping with tradi- ƚŚĞƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐQu’Appelle LĂŬĞƐ͘ For 27 years, the an- tion, each morning consists nual celebration and gath- of a pipe ceremony and flag ering has been held in Fort raising held at the Treaty Qu’Appelle. Further add- 4 Governance Centre. The   ing to the significance of Treaty 4 Gathering opens  the treaty being signed on with a traditional feast Sept. 15, the gathering has held at the arbour grounds. Glen Hart, M.L.A. always incorporated that As in previous years, Fri- /DVW0RXQWDLQ7RXFKZRRG  date into the planning. day, Sept. 18 will feature a ŽŶƐƚŝƚƵĞŶĐLJKĨĨŝĐĞ The Treaty 4 Gathering round dance. Traditional 402 Stanley Street, PO Box 309 welcomes visitors from not powwows will occur over Cupar SK S0G 0Y0 only Saskatchewan, but the weekend, Sept. 19 and Toll Free: 1-877-723-4488 across Canada and even 20, with grand entries ex- [email protected] from the United States. pected at 1 and 7 p.m. on 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 24 2015 Visitors Guide

RCMP 9DOOH\$PEXODQFH 306-332-2222 306-332-5232 )LUH'HSW +RVSLWDO 306-332-5555 306-332-5611 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 2015 Visitors Guide 25 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. Fort Towing & Service Batteries - Tires - Oil Changes - Brake Repairs Wheel Balance - Front Wheel Drive Ball Joints - Axles - Tie Rod Ends CV Joints - Boots

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The Dysart Museum will host its annual Museum Day and Car Show on Aug. 8. Last year 200 people came out to the Museum Day event. The museum is open through the summer, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. ROBO SALES Dobi’s & SERVICE LTD. Come see us for all your fuel & fishing needs! Pet Supplies ‡48$/,7<3(7)22' $&&(6625,(6 *Confectionery *Small Engine Repair *Gas *Fishing Tackle *Licenses ‡352)(66,21$/'2**5220,1* Open 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Daily +Z\DQG)RUW4X·$SSHOOH 120 BROADWAY ST. W., FORT QU’APPELLE 306-332-4668 306-332-6603 Katepwa Family Nine

Community Owned Golf Course and Clubhouse and Operated Located by Katepwa Provincial Park t.PWJFTt.VTJD Open May 1 to October 1 - weather permitting t-JWFć FBUSF Clubs and golf carts available for rent. Walk on course Fully licenced clubhouse with restaurant May long weekend to September long weekend Every Sunday: Breakfast buffet from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wing nights, theme nights, everyday specials, pizza, takeout menu, and more. 631 Grand Ave, Indian Head SK. Catering available for all types of functions www.grandtheatre1904.com Enjoy a friendly and relaxing atmosphere 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. weekdays 1.877.695.2402 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekends www.facebook.com/indianheadgrandtheatre 306-332-4264 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 2015 Visitors Guide 27 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 28 2015 Visitors Guide Buffalo Crossing Convenience & Gas Bar Standing Buffalo First Nation Fort Qu’Appelle 306-332-2852

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Mission Ridge slopes MooseBay GreenhousesLocated near Grayson, Sask. Throughout the winter, Mission Ridge Winter Park is 2SHQ0D\-XO\ home to numerous events and activities for snowboarders OPEN: Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and skiers to enjoy. (evening appointments available) Overlooking the vast and beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley We Offer: A wide variety of products and services in Fort Qu’Appelle, Mission Ridge hosts many ski and See www.moosebaygreenhouses.com snowboard competitions and events; including Alpine Ski Follow us on Twitter @judygrayson School’s competitions and the renowned JibFest, which RU¿QGXVRQ)DFHERRN#0RRVHED\*UHHQKRXVHV once featured Sochi 2014 Olympic gold medalist Mark Owned and Operated by McMorris. Cory and Judy Kraushaar  The winter park includes 10 runs, on 25 acres of ski- ing area, with the slopes serviced by four lifts — includ- ing a magic carpet for beginners on the bunny hill. The 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. You can order off the lunch and supper menus as well. If you’re in the mood to socialize, or as the French say: 1Spiritwood lane après-ski, the bar and restaurant is open to those 19 and older. In addition, the lounge offers a restaurant, includ- RR 3 Good Spirit Acres, SK S0A 0L1 ing the options for catering and weekly steak suppers. Phone: 306.792.4615 Mission Ridge typically opens for the season on the Fax: 306.792.2216 first week of December, depending on winter conditions. Website: www.goodspiritgolfresort.com For full rates, or more information on bookings, you can Email: [email protected] call the office at (306) 332-5479 or visit MissionRidge.ca 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 2015 Visitors Guide 29

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CultivateCreate exciting family Victory at the Motherwell Homestead 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. Do your kids like to Xplore? They will love doing fun %DEHU·V3KDUPDVDYH

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Post-Secondary Education & Training. %DOFDUUHV6. 3KRQH 7ROO)5(( 1.866.783.6766 | parklandcollege.sk.ca 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 2015 Visitors Guide 31 Motherwell to host Symphony under the Sky Symphony under the Sky, the Regina Symphony Or- the RSO’s annual outdoor summer concert with great chestra’s (RSO) annual outdoor concert is moving to music that everyone can enjoy.” the Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. The The event will take place on Aug. 29 at the Mother- event has been renamed Symphony under the Sky at well Homestead south of Abernethy, off of Highway 22. Motherwell Homestead. The day will begin at 10 a.m. and be jam-packed with With Canada’s 150th anniversary approaching in activities including: threshing and livestock demonstra- 2017, both Parks Canada and the RSO are building tions, kid activities, wagon rides and musical entertain- momentum to commemorate Canada’s history and cel- ment. The RSO will perform a full-length Symphony ebrate the province of Saskatchewan. It is part of the under the Sky concert at 2 p.m. Symphony under the RSO’s mission to serve Saskatchewan’s rural commu- Sky is RSO’s annual family friendly outdoor concert nity through live orchestral music performance and and it will conclude the day’s events at 4 p.m. music education. Together with Parks Canada, the The RSO has a special connection to the message RSO expects to draw new visitors to the Motherwell and history of this event as its founder, Frank Laubach, Historic site to experience a live symphony orchestra in served as bandmaster of the 68th battalion of the Ca- a beautiful setting as well as to provide visitors insight nadian Expeditionary Forces (1915-17) during the First into themes relating to the Home Front, agriculture, World War. and honoring Saskatchewan’s efforts and sacrifices of Motherwell Homestead is furnished to the 1914 pe- the rural community who supplied and supported the riod, and is an excellent venue to illustrate the role of Allied forces on the front during the First World War. the farmer during the First World War, as well as ac- “The RSO is thrilled to be partnering with Parks knowledge the efforts of the agricultural community Canada to present Symphony under the Sky at Moth- throughout both wars. Families are encouraged to come erwell Homestead this year,” said Tanya Derksen, ex- for the day to experience music, participate in inter- ecutive director of the Regina Symphony Orchestra. active activities, as well as to experience a little his- “This partnership builds on the wonderful tradition of tory. There will be food vendors on site as well as lots of space on the beautiful grounds to have a picnic. ... cultural activities honour Treaty 4 signing Come visit historical Continued from Page 23 Whitewood vendors who sell a range of items from modern kids toys, to jewelry and crafts. Last year marked the return Museum & Tourist Info of a fastball tournament held during the gathering and 603 North Railway Street organizers expect to host one again. Open Daily 9-12, 1-6 The Treaty 4 Gathering brings people from all cul- tures and backgrounds together, to showcase the his- Heritage Building tory of the First Nations people and the importance of the signing of Treaty 4. The celebration is open to all 714 Lalonde Street and everyone is invited to take part in the 28th annual Open by appointment. Treaty 4 Gathering. See Tourist Info for details. Archives Building “Come on over, the gang’s all here!” 503 3rd Ave. Open by appointment. DOWNTOWN See Tourist Info for details. Presented by Whitewood Take our WHITEWOOD Tourism & Heritage walking tour Ph: 306-735-2323

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The Calling Lakes offer boaters a relaxing, scenic opportunity to enjoy the Qu’Appelle Valley. The best way to ensure all parties enjoy their time on the lakes is to use common sense and avoid issues related to overloading, weather, alcohol and buoyancy. 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 2015 Visitors Guide 33 Volunteers preserve history at Lebret Museum Lebret’s history, in some “They called it the Industrial School, that was aspects, dates back further 1907/1908. That’s the residential school. Well they had than Fort Qu’Appelle’s, but several names for it; one was called the Indian School, the story of the settlements one was called the Industrial School. It was always the is inseparably intertwined, same institution,” Feist said. and to understand the his- The settler room has a picture on display of a Corpus tory of the Fort, a good Christi gathering at the Lebret chapel. understanding of Lebret’s “The chapel was built in 1919 and it was burnt in history is important. 1928. (The picture) is a sample of the people who would In an effort to preserve say prayers to the top of the hill. Apparently that was the history of the Village burnt in 1928 by the KKK. That was burnt in 1928, and of Lebret, as well as the there were life-size statues in it, because it used to be old Lebret School building, open to the public, but this was all destroyed. Now the volunteers and members one that’s up there is what you see (coming in to town),” of the Lebret Historical Feist explained. Society reclaimed the old In yet another room featuring items from businesses building to turn it into a and homes in Lebret, there is a dentist’s chair with an museum in 2000. interesting story attached to it. “It was a way to use the This dentist’s chair with “He was Dr. John Riffel, a dentist in Regina. He had a buildings that would have an interesting story at- wife and 10 kids, and the last (kid), when he was 26 years normally been destroyed. It tached to it: Dr. John old, he died of cancer. His wife had died, and then when was the village school, the Riffel left dentistry to the youngest child had died, he joined the priesthood and Lebret Public School,” said become a priest. he was a Roman Catholic priest in this diocese for 20 Sister Bernadette Feist, a years,” Feist illustrated. volunteer with the museum. “There was a school in ’79, After Riffel died in 2004 at 93, his family donated the I think, that had just finished using the classrooms and dentist’s chair to the museum. the lease was over for them to use it. Then it was what to Continued on Page 34 do with the building. Jim and Lucy LaRocque were the instrumental folks to put it together.” Hilderman Construction Ltd. The items on display at the museum range from arti- -General Contractors- -Project Managers- facts to pictures to paintings and everything in between. Displays are arranged in several different rooms and in Murray Hilderman the hallway, tracing the history of the church, schools, P.O. Box 1085 art, settler life and military in the Village of Lebret. Fort Qu’Appelle, SK. Some artifacts came from different parts of the province S0G 1S0 and country to give visitors an idea of the backgrounds Phone: (306) 332-4440 of some of Lebret’s residents. Cell: (306) 331-7776 In the museum’s church room, residents and volun- Fax: (306) 332-6161 teers have collected the items on display from area churches as they close, while some religious antiques “For All Your Construction Requirements” were taken from the Lebret Residential School and sem- [email protected] inary after they closed. Once churches in Lestock, Pasqua, Mctaggart and other nearby towns closed, many of the religious arti- facts were stored in people’s houses and garages. Since the museum opened in 2000, those items have resurfaced and can now be appreciated from a historical perspective. We are your hardware plus more store! There are also a number of artifacts, antiques and pic- As the trends change, we change tures of the French Oblates, who established a mission in ‡:HKDYHIULHQGO\NQRZOHGJHDEOHVWDIIWRKHOS\RXRXW Lebret in 1864 and left in 1984. ‡2XUJUHHQKRXVHRSHQVLQPLG0D\ “They had begun the mission and missions and terri- ‡1HZVHDVRQDOLWHPVDUULYLQJZHHNO\ tory. They worked with First Nations mainly when they ‡&RPHVHHXVIRU\RXUFDPSLQJQHHGV settled the town,” Feist said. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday In another room, there are items on display and pic- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday and Holidays tures posted that depict day-to-day life for settlers and ‡,QWRZQGHOLYHU\VHUYLFH‡3HWIULHQGO\‡/DPLQDWLQJ residents of Lebret. One of the pictures on display is of a ‡&XOOLJDQ:DWHUGLVWULEXWRU‡'HSRWIRU%ODVW2II)LUHZRUNV ‡.H\FXWWLQJ‡6HOOOLQJEDJJHGLFH class at the Industrial School. 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 34 2015 Visitors Guide The Little Glass Hut ... volunteers preserve Lebret, Sask. history at Lebret Museum Continued from Page 33 Crafts, gifts The museum is also home to a number of personal items, including a fine collection of pipes that belonged to a Polish priest named Wojciech Wojtkowiat. He was and best known for establishing missions in many of the sur- rounding First Nations reserves, using his Polish heri- stained glass tage to connect in a rather unique way with the native people. “In the front hall — that’s an interesting connection with the First Nations people — there’s a map of Poland. Hours: Each area has a specific Polish artistic design to match Thursday - Monday that area,” Feist said. “When native people look at that they say exactly the same thing. We think of Standing 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Buffalo and they’re the geometric design, you look at the Cree and they’re floral. Father Wojciech used to say, this design comes from that part of Poznan, or this design comes from that part of Poland. It reinforces that each Call: one is unique… then there was a commonality to another culture.” 306-332-3737 Feist and the other volunteers will continue search- ing for pieces of the Lebret puzzle, even if they don’t now exactly what they’re getting. Half the fun, she says, is www.thelittleglasshut.com trying to find out what you’ve got. ® Borderland

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Clearview Livestock and Arena just outside Fort Qu’Ap- pelle, presents a variety of events for the cowboy in all of us. Visit clearviewarena.com to learn about lessons, 4-H events, barrel racing, Ultimate Horse Championship Challenge, and the Everything Horses camp for children. 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 40 9LVLWRUV*XLGH )RUW4X·$SSHOOH POTTERY 165 Bay Avenue North (Across from the museum) :KHHOFKDLUDFFHVVLEOH Phone: 306-332-4900 Cole’s Quality Meats, Confectionery and Video James Komarniski soars high over the scenic Qu’Ap- pelle Valley near Crooked Lake. Photo by Gilles Meat: 306-332-1832 Normandeau. Video: 306-332-4430 140 Broadway Try hang gliding in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 the Qu’Appelle Valley Leisure time activities characterize vacation fun in the Qu’Appelle Valley. And in the last several years there’s been a new rec- reation pursuit that’s literally taken off — hang-gliding. Long known for its colorful tapestry of lakes, beauti- ful prairie wildflowers and abundant wildlife, the Qu’Ap- pelle has become a mecca for those who thrill in taking 902 Broadway Street East to the air. Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 The Qu’Appelle Valley is recognized as providing not only the best hang-gliding conditions in Saskatchewan but many say it is the best spot between Ontario and the Telephone: 306-332-5518 Rockies. That’s the reason the Qu’Appelle attracts the sport’s enthusiasts from across Canada and the United States. Clearview Livestock & Arena The unique land formation that makes the valley such Jim and Connie Chaplin an appealing place is the reason for its suitability for hang-gliding. FEATURING: An abundance of steep hill-faces provide ideal launch • Indoor & Outdoor Arenas for rent areas. • Riding Lessons and Clinics • Boarding There’s a 120-metre drop from the hills and the air "Everything Horses Summer currents heated on the Valley floor spiral upward allow- Day Camps" for Children ing the gliders to stay aloft for long periods of time. As one glides out over the valley, the beautiful land- www.clearviewarena.com scape with the lakes and river below, and shimmering Arena Phone (306) 332-1332 fields of golden wheat and grass provide a tranquil and Cell (306) 332-7494 peaceful — yet very exciting — break from the work-a- Junction Hwy.#10 & #35 S. day world. Fort Qu'Appelle, SK. 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 2015 Visitors Guide 41

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tĞ͛ƌĞŽŶ&ĂĐĞŬ͊ tŚĞŶLJŽƵ͞>ŝŬĞ͟ Tourism Melville or the ŝƚLJŽĨDĞůǀŝůůĞ͕LJŽƵ͛ůůŐĞƚ events & news sent to your feed! Melville Tourism Centre 76 Halifax Avenue ;ũƵƐƚŽĨĨ,ǁLJηϭϬͿ Public Washrooms & Picnic Area Summer HoursͶlate May-August: 9am-5pm, 7 days a week Winter HoursͶSeptember-May: 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday (306) 728-3722 Melville Tourism Centre offers a variety of information about Melville and area, including: x Maps & Brochures x Souvenirs x Community Events x Tours of Caboose & Railway Museum Visit the Horizon Credit Union Centre! 575 2nd Ave West - (306) 728-6860 x Indoor Walking Track is open dailyͶfree of charge and open to the public. x Summer ice rentals available. x Cardiac Care Family Fitness Centre hosts a variety of ZĞĐƌĞĂƚŝŽŶKƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚŝĞƐ͙ fitness classes & wellness programming. Melville offers a number of recreation opportunities! From ball diamonds to the skateboard park, from the swim- ming pool to the dog park, there is something for everyone! Melville Swimming Pool Open June, July and August For more information on lessons, rentals, events, daily and seasonal rates call (306)728-6859 More About Melville Melville is a great place to live, play, and work! Interested in learning more? Stop by the Tourism Centre and talk to our Economic Development Manager about growing opportunities for development, investment, and employment. 76 Halifax AvenueͶ(306) 728-6855 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV 2015 Visitors Guide 43 ...Walking tour reveals Lemberg Hotel Phone 306-335-2450 /HPEHUJ6DVN the town’s historic sites Wing Night Open Tuesday - Saturday Lunch Served Continued from Page 38 Every 11:30 a.m. - Close Tuesday to featuring general stores and real estate. * * * Long since disused by the HBC, it has been Thursday! Closed Mondays Friday Open Sunday 3 - 8 p.m. called home to many businesses as an office Always OPEN ‘til at least Midnight space. Tuesday - Saturday Great Selection of ‡2Q6HJZXQ$YHQXHEHWZHHQWKH5&03 Cold Offsale detachment and the court house is a statue **NEWLY RENOVATED GUEST ROOMS** FRPPLVVLRQHGE\WKH7RXFKZRRG)LOH+LOOV Be sure to stop in for a visit - We’d love to meet you! 4X·$SSHOOH7ULEDO&RXQFLO7KHVWDWXH PDUNV D PHPRULDO IRU WKRVH EHOLHYHG WR KDYH GLHG GXULQJ WKH WUHDW\ QHJRWLDWLRQV EHWZHHQDQG7KHXQPDUNHG York Lake Regional Park FHPHWHU\EHKLQGWKHVWDWXHZDVGLVFRY ‡&DPSLQJDQG6KRZHUV HUHGE\FRQWUDFWRUVZKRZHUHGLJJLQJWKH Treaty Park ‡/DUJH3LFQLF$UHDV DUHDWRLQLWLDOO\EXLOGDQDSDUWPHQWFRP features a ‡:DONLQJ1DWXUH7UDLO Reservations SOH[$IWHUWKHGLVFRYHU\LWZDVGHVLJQDWHG monument ‡&DQRHDQG.D\DN&OXE Accepted a protected site. honouring ‡.LGGLHV3OD\JURXQG ‡$ORQJ+LJKZD\E\WKH%RXQGDU\$Y the signing ‡'LDPRQG%DOO&RPSOH[ enue turnoff, is the Tourist Booth/Visitors of Treaty 4. ‡%RDW/DXQFK‡6ZLPPLQJ &HQWUH7KHIRUPHU*UDQG7UXQN3DFLILF ‡*XQ&OXE‡7UDSDQG6NHHW&OXE 5DLOZD\VWDWLRQUHVLGHVDORQJVLGHWKHUDLOV\VWHP7KHVWD ‡+ROH*UDVV*UHHQ*ROI&RXUVH WLRQVROLGLILHGWKHWRZQ·VSRVLWLRQDVWKHSUHHPLQHQWGLVWUL A Summer Spot that Accommodates All Ages! EXWLRQFHQWUHIRUWKHUHJLRQ7KHVWDWLRQFORVHGLQDQG 4 km south of Yorkton - Phone 306-782-7080 ZDVFRQYHUWHGLQWRWKHFXUUHQWYLVLWRUVFHQWUH [email protected]

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Welcome to Sigma Inn & Suites – Melville Conveniently located on Highway 10, all of Melville’s local attractions - Restaurants, Shopping, Horizon Credit Union Centre, Baseball Fields & Parks are located within 8-minute drive.

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