2018
Imperial Community Needs Assessment
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Imperial Public Library Board & Palliser Regional Library
Researchers: Katelyn Barrett* Matt Gibney* Brianna Miller* Jan Smith
*This project is brought to you in large part thanks to Employment and Social Development Canada’s Canada Summer Job Program
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Imperial and District Overview
The Imperial and District community consists of the Town of Imperial, the Village of Liberty, and the Rural Municipality of Big Arm No. 251. Imperial provides restaurants, a bakery, area accommodations, proximity to the Etters Beach Regional Park, a medical clinic (with a doctor coming in on Wednesdays), senior citizens housing, child health clinic, home care services, foot care clinics, and the Bourassa & Associate Rehabilitation Centre.
Imperial and District Statistical Information
The following information has been retrieved from Statistics Canada Census of 2011 & 2016
Statistical Overview Census Census Community Data 2016 Data 2011 % Change Private Dwellings Median Income Imperial 360 349 3.2 182 $40,638 Liberty 78 88 -11.4 50 - Big Arm No. 251 191 200 -4.5 126 - Total 654 662 -3.2 373 $40,638 Saskatchewan 1,098,352 1,033,381 6.3 432,622 $33,684 Canada 35,151,728 33,476,688 5.0 14,072,079 $47,487
Population Age Distribution Community Mean Age 0-4 years 5-19 years 20-39 years 40-64 years 65+ years Imperial 49.0 4.2% 15.3% 15.3% 31.9% 31.9% Liberty 45.5 12.5% 6.3% 25.0% 37.5% 25.0% Big Arm No. 251 46.4 5.3% 15.8% 13.2% 44.7% 21.1% Average 47.0 7.3% 12.5% 17.8% 38.0% 26.0% Saskatchewan 39.1 6.7% 25.8% 27.0% 31.7% 15.5% Canada 41.0 5.4% 17.0% 26.0% 34.7% 16.9%
Ethnicity Community Aboriginal or Métis French Only Immigrants 2006-2011 Imperial 10 0 30 Liberty 0 0 0 Big Arm No. 251 - 0 - Total 10 0 30 Saskatchewan 177,355 125,810 72,305 Canada 2,130,520 4,144,685 2,268,170
Education Level Community No High School High School Post-Secondary Imperial 60 80 140 Penzance - - - Liberty 0 25 25 Big Arm No. 251 30 35 80 Total 90 140 245 Saskatchewan 177,210 261,210 418,880 Canada 5,239,575 7,576,400 15,827,040
Occupation Imperial Liberty Big Arm No. 251 Management 45 10 60 Business/Finance/ Administration 10 10 15 Natural/Applied Sciences 0 0 10 Health Occupations 0 0 0 Education/Law/Social and Government Services 15 0 10 Art/Culture/Recreation/Sport 0 0 0 Sales and Service 10 0 0 Trades/Transport/ Equipment Operators 40 10 0 Natural Resources/Agriculture 20 0 10 Manufacturing/Utilities 10 0 0 Total Labour Force 150 30 100
Saskatchewan Statistical Information
Saskatchewan Literacy Statistics Statistic Saskatchewan Canada Reading Proportion of Students Reading at Level 1 16.0% 12.0% Proportion of Students Reading at Level 2 (expected level of reading) 74.0% 74.0% Proportion of Students Reading at Level 3 9.0% 14.0% Mathematics and Science Overall Mean Score in Mathematics 80.5% 85.2% Males 81.3% 85.3% Females 79.7% 85.3% Overall Mean Score in Science 81.8% 84.7% Males 81.8% 84.2% Females 82.0% 85.2% Source: PCAP 2016 Literacy Study
Crime Rate Statistic RCMP Data 2016 RCMP Data 2015 Crime Rate per 100,000 Population 5,904.5 5,910.1 % Rate Increase from Previous Year -0.09 2.3
Source: RCMP -Constable Kim Audette, Crime Analyst – Burnaby detachment
Poverty Rates* Statistic 2010 2014 2015 Child Poverty Rates Overall Child Poverty Rate (SK)** 23.0% 24.6% 24.1% First Nations Poverty Rate 50.0% Immigrant Poverty Rate 29.6% Canada Poverty Rate 17.4% Food Insecurity Rates Household Food Insecurity 10.6% Children in Food Insecure Households 19.0% Cost of Weekly Groceries to feed a family of 4 2009 2012 2015 Provincial Average $205.02 $218.24 $243.64 Large City (Southern SK) $184.91 $193.69 $215.20 Small City (Southern SK) $188.28 $194.09 $220.46 Town (Southern SK) $202.20 $216.46 $238.66 Rural (Southern SK) $206.94 $223.60 $246.65
Sources: Hunter & Sanchez, Child and Family Poverty in Saskatchewan: November 2017, PROOF: Food Insecurity Policy Research, Saskatchewan Food Costing Task Group’s The Cost of Healthy Eating in Saskatchewan
*Based on Statistics Canada data Sanchez and Hunter found low income can be classed as $18,213 annually for a single adult with no child, $25,498 annually for a lone parent with one child, $30,962 annually for a lone parent with two children, $25,498 annually for a couple with no child, $30,962 annually for a couple with one child, and $36,000 for a couple with two children.
** Only Manitoba and Nunavut have higher child poverty rates than Saskatchewan (27.5% and 36.1% respectively).
Town of Imperial
Size and Location The Town of Imperial is a community of 360 people located off Highway # 2, near the shores of Last Mountain Lake, in the central part of Saskatchewan. The land area of the Imperial is 1.23 square kilometers, and the population density is 292.4 people per square kilometer.
Facts about Imperial ● The Town of Imperial was incorporated in 1911 and became a Town in 1962. ● The name of Imperial fits the pattern of names given to other communities established along the line—such as Holdfast, Stalwart, and Liberty—and reflects the traits and glory associated with the British Empire. ● Last Mountain Lake is located 23 kilometers east and has excellent boating and fishing. Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area, North America's oldest bird sanctuary is located on the north end of Last Mountain Lake. ● Thirty minutes north of Imperial is Watrous (39k) and Manitou Beach (45k) , a popular dual community where you find a lake that is unique to North America and one of only three bodies of water on the entire planet like it. Rich in mineral content, the waters of Little Lake Manitou offer natural and therapeutic healing properties to the skin and body. ● The book The War Dead of the Commonwealth Buried in Saskatchewan Cemeteries was published by the Imperial War Graves Commission in 1986. ● The assessment value of the town is assessment $26,113,000. ● For details on average income, age of population, educational levels attained, types of employment, child poverty, etc. please see tables Imperial and District Statistical Summary.
Local Government – Town of Imperial Office Box 90 - 310 Royal Street, Imperial SK, S0G 2J0 Telephone: 306-963-2220 Email: [email protected] Website: www.imperial.ca Town of Imperial Council 2018 Mayor: Abrey Edward Councillor: Kelly Ryan Councillor: Ingram Brent Councillor: Parish Susan Councillor: Joa Patricia Councillor: Shaw Randy Councillor: Sainsbury Leslie Administrator: Freeman Joslin Sources: Saskatchewan Municipal Directory, Town of Imperial Website
RM of Big Arm no. 251
Size and Location RM of Big Arm No. 251 is a community of 191 people located in the south-central part of Saskatchewan, near Last Mountain Lake northwest of Regina. The land area of the RM is 699.32 square kilometers. The population density is 0.3 people per square kilometer. Big Arm No. 251 encompasses the Town of Imperial, Village of Liberty, Resort Village of Etters Beach, and the unincorporated hamlets of Henderson’s Beach and Stalwart.
Facts about the RM of Big Arm The mission of the Rural Municipality of Big Arm No. 251 is to protect the natural resources, agricultural lands and activities, residential areas and related development within its municipal boundaries. The RM of Big Arm promotes the right to farm but also encourages economic development projects, opportunities, facilities and growth that benefit all residents of the municipality. ● The assessment value for the RM is $177,406,400. ● For details on average income, age of population, educational levels attained, types of employment, child poverty, etc. please see tables Imperial and District Statistical Summary.
Local Government – RM of Big Arm Office Box 10, Stalwart SK, S0G 4R0 Telephone: 306-963-2402 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rmbigarm.com
RM of Big Arm Council 2018 Reeve: Lucas Eugene Councillor: Wolff Dean Councillor: Waldow Larry Councillor: Vance Sheldon Councillor: Lewis Trevor Councillor: Cruise Dwayne Councillor: McDade Scott Administrator: Goodsman Yvonne (Bonny) Clerk: Heck Nicole
Sources: Saskatchewan Municipal Directory, RM of Big Arm Website, RM of Big Arm Wikipedia Page
Village of Liberty
Size and Location The village of Liberty is a community of 78 people located in south-central Saskatchewan, along Highway 2, 120 kilometers north of the City of Regina. The land area of the Imperial is 1.37 square kilometers, and the population density is 57.1 people per square kilometers.
Facts about Liberty ● The assessment value of the village is $5,498,700. ● For details on average income, age of population, educational levels attained, types of employment, child poverty, etc. please see tables Imperial and District Statistical Summary.
Local Government – Village of Liberty Office Box 59, Stalwart SK, S0G 4R0 Telephone: 306-963-2402 Email: [email protected]
Village of Liberty Council 2018 Mayor: Langlois Jennifer Councillor: Vacant Vacant Councillor: Mooney Kyle Administrator: Goodsman Yvonne (Bonny)
Sources: Saskatchewan Municipal Directory, Village of Liberty Wikipedia Page
Imperial Community Programs and
Services Directory:
Programs
Education Based Programs
Daycares Ehrlo Early Learning Center Imperial Community School Telephone: 306-751-4502 Email: [email protected]
Preschools Imperial Play School Ages 3 and 4 Contact: Jade Van Damme Telephone: 306-693-2047
Schools Imperial School (K-12) - Horizon School Division # 205 Telephone: 306-791-8454 Email: [email protected]
Colleges
Carlton Trail Regional College – Watrous Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon Telephone: 306-946-2094 1130 Idlewyld Drive N, Saskatoon SK Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-866-467-4278 Website: saskpolytech.ca University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK Main Switchboard: 306-966-4343 Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Regina 4500 Wascana Parkway, Regina SK University of Regina Telephone: 1-866-467-4278 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina SK Website: saskpolytech.ca Main Switchboard: 306-585-4111
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Moose Jaw Saskatchewan College of Podiatrists Saskatchewan Street W, 6th Avenue NW, 2105 Retallack Street, Regina SK Moose Jaw SK Telephone: 306-551-6553 Telephone: 1-866-467-4278 Website: scop.ca Website: saskpolytech.ca
St. Peter’s College Box 40, Muenster SK Telephone: 306-682-7888 Email: [email protected]
Library and Library Programs
Imperial Public Library Hours: Tues. 11:00 – 4:00 310 Royal Street, Imperial SK Wed. 9:30 – 4:30 Box 238, Imperial SK, S0G 2J0 Thurs. 11:00 – 5:00, 6:30 – 8:00 Telephone: 306-963-2272 Email: [email protected] Story Time Librarian: Bruni King For children ages 3-5 Imperial Library
Community Based Organizations
Canadian Wildlife Service North end of Last Mountain Lake Oldest bird sanctuary in North America
Churches
St. George’s Anglican Church St. Andrew's United Church Rev. Dale Gillman Rev. Alison West Telephone: 306-835-2845 Phone: 306-946-3592 / 306-946-4091 Telephone: 306-963-2731 Bethel Pentecostal Church St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church 420 Prince Street, Imperial SK Father Joseph D. Choji Pastor Paul Gosselin Phone: 306-946-3630 Phone: 306-963-2289 For service schedule: 306-963-2019 Office: 306-963-2217
Sports, Culture & Recreation Sports
Hockey @ Imperial Arena Tennis Courts East Central Minor Hockey League In the park across from the school (novice through midget leagues) Telephone: 306-963-2220 Website: http://www.eastcentralmhl.com/ Ball Diamonds Imperial Community Rink Located by the rink 200 Duchess Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2252 Imperial Dance Club
Culture Historic Church Windows Gallery on 3rd Main Street & 4th Avenue, Watrous SK 102 3rd Avenue E, Watrous SK Contact: Ray Hall Facebook: @WatrousAreaArtsCouncil Telephone: 306-946-3542 Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail Watrous & Area Arts Council (WAAC) Self-guided tour Facebook: @WatrousAreaArtsCouncil Website: spiritofmanitou.ca
Recreation Groups & Clubs Imperial & District Service Club
Summer Camps Camp Easter Seal Fully accessible camp for disabled persons
Parks & Playgrounds RV Campground - 10 full service sites Imperial Memorial Park Operates April 1 – November 14 Royal Street, Imperial SK
Imperial Ball Park Etters Beach on Last Mountain Lake Three diamonds located near the rink Good for fishing, swimming, and bird hunting Tennis Courts Located in the park across from school Telephone: 306-963-2220
Recreation Facilities Imperial Community Centre Ball Diamonds 612 Royal Street, Imperial SK Located by the rink Telephone: 306-963-2655 / 306-963-2220 Website: www.imperial.ca RV Park 10 full service sites, outdoor covered camp Imperial Curling & Skating Rink kitchen 200 Duchess Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2252 Walking Trail/Bike Path Located adjacent to the RV park Imperial Golf Course 9-hole sand greens Watrous 5-Pin Bowling 2.5 km south of Imperial 216 Main Street, Watrous SK Telephone: 306-946-3637 Tennis Courts 5-Pin Taxi: 306-690-5859 In the park across from the school Facebook: @watrous5pinbowling Telephone: 963-2220
Service Clubs & Societies
Imperial Senior Citizens Club Society “Region G” Swimming pool trips, bridge tournaments, potluck suppers Telephone: 306-963-2654
Services
Health & Well-Being
Long Lake Valley Integrated Facility Held last Monday of each month 15 long term care beds, 3 respite, palliative or convalesce beds, outpatient department, Child Health Clinics lab and x-ray services, physiotherapist Held the 3rd Wednesday of each month 125 Prince Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2210 Home Care Services Website: rqhealth.ca 218 Princess Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2516 Medical Clinic Doctor available on Wednesday Senior Citizens Housing Long Lake Valley Integrated Facility 6 low cost senior housing units available Bourassa & Associates Rehabilitation Foot Care Clinics Centre 310 Royal Street, Imperial SK 205 Royal Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2060 Box 186, Imperial SK, S0G 2J0 Telephone: 306-963-2110 Email: [email protected] Website: pharmachoice.com Royal Street Pharmacy
Commercial Services
Retail Kelly’s General Store Co-op Gas Bar 220 Royal Street, Imperial SK 207 Royal Street, Imperial SK Contact: Bob & Julie Yang Telephone: 306-963-2144 Telephone: 306-963-2020 Website: coopconnection.ca
Co-op Imperial Food Store Grandma’s Place 206 Royal Street, Imperial SK Fabric Store Telephone: 306-963-2144 408 Duke Street, Imperial SK Box 207, Imperial SK, S0G 2J0 Co-op Hardware & Bulk Telephone: 306-963-2510 46 Prince Street, Imperial SK Website: grandmas-place.business.site Telephone: 306-963-2280
Financial Services/Real Estate/Law RBC Royal Bank Lewis Agencies Ltd. / Lewis & Company 300 Royal Street, Imperial SK Accounting Telephone: 306-963-2030 514 Railway Avenue, Imperial SK Website: maps.rbcroyalbank.com Contact: Sharon Crittenden Telephone: 306-963-2022 Long Lake Insurance 301 Royal Street, Imperial SK Shirkey & Company Telephone: 306-963-2929 Law Office Website: longlakeinsurance.ca 514 Railway Avenue, Imperial SK Contact: Ron Shirkey H&R Block Telephone: 306-963-2288 Tax Preparation 201A Royal Street, Imperial SK Tri-Central Insurance Inc. Telephone: 306-963-2971 201A Royal Street, Imperial SK Website: hrblock.ca Contact: Gary Vanthuyne Telephone: 306-963-2004
Tourism & Events Last Mountain Lake Regional Park 23 km east of Imperial Liberty Motor Hotel Telephone: 306-963-2220 Highway 2, Liberty SK Telephone: 306-847-2122 Imperial Sunset Inn Hotel 200 Royal Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2270 Simpson Hotel Railway Avenue, Simpson SK RV Campground Telephone: 306-836-2088 First come first serve basis Contact: Imperial Hotel Watrous Fun Run Car Show Telephone: 306-963-2270 Website: watrousfunrun.com
Media Town of Imperial Website http://www.imperial.ca/index.htm
Imperial Cable System 310 Royal Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2220
Restaurants Imperial Family Restaurant Grain and Pulse Bakery Café Chinese Buffet & North American food Handcrafted food in a farmhouse setting. 214 Royal Street, Imperial SK Weekly seasonal menus Telephone: 306-963-2988 207 King St. Imperial SK S0G 2J0 Telephone: 306-963-3287 Georgie’s Place
Coffee shop
207 Royal Street, Imperial SK Contact: Ted & Helen Abrey Telephone: 306-963-7646 / 306-963-7788
Public Transportation none
Industrial Service Rite Way Manufacturing Prince Street, Imperial SK Kelly’s Eaves Troughing Box 328, Imperial SK, S0G 2J0 Contact: Dave Kelly & Ryan Kelly Telephone: 306-963-2660 Telephone: 306-963-2087 / 306-963-7766 Website: ritewaymfg.com McMillan Trenching Imperial Garage Contact: Mark McMillan 217 Royal Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2201 Telephone: 306-963-2282 Scheidt Trucking Jekyl Ag Commodities 608 Railway Avenue, Imperial SK 307 Royal Street, Imperial SK Contact: Mark Scheidt Telephone: 306-963-2266 Telephone: 306-963-2542
Richardson Pioneer Ltd. Serendipity Grain Services Grain Elevator & Fertilizer Contact: Trevor & Daryl Lewis Hwy 2 N, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2132 Telephone: 306-963-2101 Website: richardson.ca Sunset Seeds 617 Railway Avenue, Imperial SK Busche Trucking Contact: Murray Flostrand Telephone: 306-963-7727 Telephone: 306-963-2006
Crittenden Bros Polled Herefords Upland Auto Telephone: 306-963-2414 309 Queen Street, Imperial SK Contact: Raymond Newlove Dave Mooney Carpentry Telephone: 306-963-7829 Contact: Dave Mooney Telephone: 306-963-7632 Jay’s Transportation Group Regina Freight Freight Forwarding Service Long Lake Trucking 1240 1st Avenue, Regina SK Contact: Craig Burgess & Mel McGifford Telephone: 306-525-5708 Telephone: 306-963-2726 / 306-567-7100 DHL Loomis Express Gullacher Plumbing & Heating 1145 Weaver Street E, Regina SK Box 261, Imperial SK, S0G 2J0 Telephone: 1-855-345-7447 Contact: Kelly Gullacher
Purolator 120 Hodsman Road, Regina SK Telephone: 1-888-744-7123
Government Services
Municipal Services Town of Imperial Office Imperial Housing Authority 310 Royal Street, Imperial SK Contact: Susan Parish Box 90, Imperial SK, S0G 2J0 Telephone: 306-963-2295 Town Administrator: Joslin Freeman One privately owned apartment building Telephone: 306-963-2220 consisting of four apartments. Email: [email protected] Website: www.imperial.ca Rural Municipality of Big Arm No. 251 Box 10, Stalwart SK, S0G 4R0 Village of Liberty Office Administrator: Yvonne (Bonny) Goodsman Box 59, Stalwart SK, S0G 4R0 Telephone: 306-963-2402 Administrator: Yvonne (Bonny) Goodsman Email: [email protected] Telephone: 306-963-2402 Email: [email protected]
Emergency Services RCMP – Watrous Detachment Imperial & District Ambulance Telephone: 306-946-3316 319 Royal Street, Imperial SK Emergency: 911 Emergency: 911
Fire Protection Volunteer Fire Department 315 Royal Street, Imperial SK Emergency: 911
Government of Saskatchewan Services SGI Motor License Issuer Long Lake Insurance 301 Royal Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2929 Email: [email protected]
Government of Canada Services
Canada Post 210 Royal Street, Imperial SK Telephone: 306-963-2281 Website: canadapost.ca
MLA/MP
MLA Greg Brkich 102 Washington Street, Davidson SK Box 1077 Telephone: 306-567-2843 Email: [email protected]
MP Tom Lukiwski #1 – 54 Stadacona Street W, Moose Jaw SK Telephone: 306-691-3597 Email: [email protected]
Sources: Saskatchewan Municipal Directory, Greg Brkich Website, Tom Lukiwski Website, Google Maps Business Directory, Hutterite Colony Directory, KidsCamps Directory of Saskatchewan Overnight Camps
Community Responses to Needs
Assessment
Part One: Strengths, Present-Oriented
1. What makes this community a great place to live? - Everyone looks out for each other - Safe - Everyone knows everybody and where they are - People in the community keep an eye out for your kids - Convenience of a small community (call the Co-op ahead of time to have something set out for you and send your kids to pick it up) - Small community atmosphere - Good farming area - Crops have always been good here
2. If you met someone who was new to town and they asked you what is there to do around here, what would you say? (What are the activities that are of the most interest to people in this community?) - Library has Travelers Chair (where people talk about trips) - Bake sales - Craft sales - Have events all year long at the library and school - Swimming pool - Good community group - K-12 school with a playground - Two Daycares - Two grocery stores - One garage licensed mechanic - Two playing surfaces (tennis court) - Four churches in town - Pharmacy open 3 days a week - Doctor that comes twice a week - We have a hockey rink - Curling rink - Three ball diamonds - Sand green golf course - Long Lake Health Care Facility - 4-unit senior independent living facility--Long Lake Valley Court - 2 ambulances - 2 fire trucks (volunteer service) - Rite Way Manufacturing Co Ltd. - RV Campground with ten full service sites - Walking path that is lighted for night time use - Senior club - Service club
Part Two: Weaknesses, Present-Oriented
3. What are the challenges about living in this community? - Being far away from amenities - No acute care services
4. If you could change one thing about this community what would it be? (How is the way you envision your ideal community different from how you see things now?) - More people volunteering - More funding - Younger generation volunteering more
5. What are the hot button issues of this community? - No hot button issues, we have most of the services we need here
Part Three: Opportunities/Threats
6. How would you describe your ideal vision for the future of this community? (What do you want [this community] to be for the next generation?) (What kind of Community do you want to live in and why is that important to you?) - Growth - Maintaining current amenities and services - Continued success in the future
7. What are some of the things that need to happen to create that kind of change? - Residents continuing to support the local businesses
8. What type of educational opportunities/skills/knowledge is needed to make that vision become a reality? - K -12 school (maintaining enrolment numbers)
9. What barriers do you see that might prevent the creation of your ideal community? - No long term care in town
10. Do you see yourself living in this community long term? What would make you leave this community? What would make you stay? - Reasons for leaving: o Health concerns - Reasons for staying: o The good people o small town environment o Good place to retire
11. Any last thoughts? - Our library is important. - We need more resources for the elderly.
References
Statistics Canada, 2016 census (revised 2018) http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E
Statistics Canada, 2011 census https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/index-eng.cfm
RCMP Crime Statistics Constable Kim Audette, Crime Analyst – Burnaby detachment
Town of Imperial Website http://www.imperial.ca
Rural Municipality of Big Arm Wikipedia Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Big_Arm_No._251
RM of Big Arm Website http://rmbigarm.com/about_rmbigarm
Village of Liberty Wikipedia Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty,_Saskatchewan
Municipal Directory http://www.mds.gov.sk.ca/apps/Pub/MDS/welcome.aspx
Saskatchewan Child Poverty Statistics Hunter & Sanchez, Child and Family Poverty in Saskatchewan: November 2017 campaign2000.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017_Sask_ChildPovertyReport_Nov21.pdf
Food Insecurity Statistics PROOF: Food Insecurity Policy Research
Statistics for Cost of 1 Week of Groceries in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Food Costing Task Group’s The Cost of Healthy Eating in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Literacy Statistics Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP) 2016 Literacy Study, pages 72-80
Hutterite Colony Directory http://www.hutterites.org/directory/
Kids Camps Saskatchewan Overnight Camps Directory https://www.kidscamps.com/camps/saskatchewan-overnight-camps.html
Google Maps Business Directory https://www.google.ca/maps
Greg Brkich Website http://www.gregbrkich.ca/contactus.php,
Tom Lukiwski Website http://www.tomlukiwski.com