Leask COMMUNITY PROFILE
GOVERNMENT
Mayor: His Worship, Maurice Stieb The Village of Leask is strategically Member of Legislative Assembly: Scott Moe, Rosthern-Shellbrook situated on Highway 40 in the broad commuter shed of Prince Albert and Member of Parliament: Maurice Vellacott, Saskatoon-Wanuskewin within a one hour drive to Saskatoon and North Battleford. UTILITIES and TAXES
Located in the beautiful Boreal Forest in Water, sewer, recycling and garbage collection is provided by the central Saskatchewan, Leask is proud to Village. offer an above average quality of life with A managed landfill is available a short distance from the community. Electricity Provider - SaskPower all the core amenities. Natural Gas Provider - Sask Energy The village is located only minutes away SaskTel Landline, Cellphone Service and High Speed Internet from the magnificent North Yourlink and Explornet are alternate internet providers Saskatchewan River as well as a plethora The Village Mill Rate is 9 mill and a base tax of $350 is in place of fishing lakes, resorts and multiple regional and provincial parks . DEVELOPMENT Mixed grain and cattle farming is the The Village has an Official Community Plan in place as well as up predominant industry in the area. to date zoning bylaws. Two Hutterite Brethrans - Green Leaf Prime serviced lots for residential development: and Leask Colonies - offer a wide variety Free lots for new construction only of services to our market. No Municipal taxes for three years from signing of agreement $1,000 deposit refundable when construction complete We are also proud to have the progressive Construction must begin within two years of agreement
Muskeg Lake and Mistasiswis First Serviced and un-serviced commercial lots are also available for sale Nations located within our trading area. and development.
2
TRADING AREA
The immediate trading area for Leask extends to a 20 km radius of the community. The population base in this area is 3205. During the spring and summer, the village benefits from the regional cottage and resort industry.
Saskatchewan Health 2014
Average Daily Traffic Count going through Leask on Highway 40 is 1410 vehicles.
Saskatchewan Highways 2014
Travel Distance from Leask
Prince Albert: 80 km Saskatoon: 106 km North Battleford: 127 km Regina: 364 km Calgary: 707 km Edmonton: 515 km Winnipeg: 933 km Leask is conveniently located within an easy commute to Prince Albert, Saskatoon and North Battleford. Transportation The village is served by Highway 40 and is a one hour drive from Saskatoon’s John G. Diefenbaker International Airport Couriers: Purolator and UPS Bus Service is provided three days per week.
3
FIRST NATION NEIGHBOURS
Mistawasis First Nation
Mistawasis is located immediately west of the Rural Municipality of Leask and covers an area of 125 square kilometers. In the past, Mistawasis First Nation has utilized its land base for agriculture, fishing, hunting, fur trapping, silviculture, logging, herbs and craft materials. This First Nation has approximately 800 members living on-reserve. Off-reserve Band members live primarily in Saskatoon, Leask, and Prince Albert.
The First Nation recently established a development corporation Misty Ventures Inc. and is evaluating a number of ventures on select land within the Leask trading area: Feasibility and environmental analysis has been completed for a gas station and store development to be located on Highway 40 immediately north of Leask. Feasibility and environmental analysis is currently being undertaken for a residential development on reserve land. Preliminary discussions have begun with respect to development of a recreational resort to be comprised of a golf course, cabins, cultural village and campground.
Muskeg Lake Cree Nation
Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is a progressive band that owns and manages a total of 35,123 acres in urban and rural lands. The First Nation is located southwest of Leask. First established in 1881, the core reserve is still home to approximately 367 community members and 1,481 additional members live across Saskatchewan and Canada.
With the creation of an urban reserve in Saskatoon, MLCN has been successful in creating a number of enterprises and partnerships that have provided the band with additional resources to support community programs and services. With 15 acres of undeveloped urban reserve land, the band continues to look for opportunities to create partnerships in the development of the property.
4
DEMOGRAPHICS
Village and Rural Municipality of Leask Muskeg Lake and Mistawasis First Nations TOTAL POPULATION 910 TOTAL POPULATION 1191 Males 452 Males 601 Females 458 Females 590
2014 POPULATION BY AGE 2014 POPULATION BY AGE 0 to 4 years 100 0 to 4 years 43 5 to 9 years 59 5 to 9 years 129 10 to 14 years 40 10 to 14 years 128 15 to 19 years 40 15 to 19 years 135 20 to 24 years 53 20 to 24 years 117 25 to 29 years 36 25 to 29 years 96 30 to 34 years 29 30 to 34 years 65 35 to 39 years 39 35 to 39 years 64 40 to 44 years 43 40 to 44 years 77 45 to 49 years 42 45 to 49 years 75 50 to 54 years 75 50 to 54 years 69 55 to 59 years 72 55 to 59 years 64 60 to 64 years 59 60 to 64 years 50 65 to 69 years 77 65 to 69 years 31 70 to 74 years 43 70 to 74 years 16 75 to 79 years 41 75 to 79 years 18 80 to 84 years 29 80 to 84 years 11 85 years and over 33 85 years and over 3 2014 Saskatchewan Health 2014 Saskatchewan Health Average Household Income $60,378 Average value of home $137, 591
2011 Statistic Canada
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Regional Village Labour Force Labour Force No certificate, diploma or degree 9,535 95
High school diploma or equivalent 7,260 150 Post secondary diploma or degree 11,695 90 University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,865 15
TOTAL 28,490 350
Statistics5 Canada 2011, National Household Survey Census Division 16
EDUCATION Leask Community School offers kindergarten to grade 12 classes and is part of the Prairie Spirit School Division. An amazing Health Hut serves healthy and delicious school snacks and meals to the entire school. Many extra-curricular activities are offered for our youth, during and after school.
Post Secondary education is accessible via a Storefront School which is linked to Northwest Regional College, offering a GED program. Additional opportunities are located in nearby Warman, Prince Albert, Battleford, Spiritwood and Saskatoon.
Leask is home to the wheelchair accessible Waipiti Library, located in the newly constructed Butler Building.
HEALTH CARE
The Leask Community Health Centre provides chiropractic services, massage therapy, nurse practitioner, community resource representative, and doctor services every Tuesday and Thursday accompanied by full pharmacy services on those days.
Home Care and Laboratory services are provided via the Parkland Health Region.
The Wheatland Lodge is a special care home for level 3 and 4 residents with a full slate of events for the residents, staff and community. The 30-bed Lodge has 29 LTC beds and one respite.
6
COMMUNITY SERVICES Emergency Services
The Leask Fire Department worked in conjunction with the Village and Rural Municipality of Leask No. 464 to construct a new fire hall. It boasts two fire trucks, a rescue van, and a water tanker. The new building has a meeting room for use of ongoing training not only for local volunteer fire fighters, but for surrounding fire departments as well.
Through a joint effort of the Village, Rural Municipality and the History Book Committee, an AED (automated external defibrillator) is also available in the community
Places of Worship
Anglican Church Leask Gospel Tabernacle St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church
Media
Newspapers: Western Producer Saskatoon Star Phoenix Sask Valley News Shellbrook Chronicle
Television Access and Shaw cable are available
Radio Leask is well within range of multiple radio stations based in the larger centres
RECREATION AND TOURISM The Leask golf course is a nine hole, easy walking, sand green, well maintained and beautiful relaxing place. It boasts a 900-sq ft clubhouse with kitchen facilities, which can also be rented for special occasions.
Additional recreation opportunities include:
Botchy's Campground & R.V. Park offers a privately owned Lake with hiking trails, trout fishing, canoe, paddleboat and row boat rentals.
Damour Lake located 17 kms west of Leask is home to walleye, northern pike and perch. There is also a Country-Residential development at this lake.
Emerald Lake Regional Campground is 30 kms north west of Leask. The lake offers camping, beaches, fishing, boat launch, 9 hole golf course, and nature trails.
Iroquois Lake is located 35 kms north west of Leask. The lake offers beaches, boat launch, fishing, playground, restrooms and filleting shack.
Lac la Peche is approximately 30 km south west of Leask. Offers cabin and boat rentals, camping, and hiking.
Martin's Lake Regional Park is 25 kms west of Leask. Offers camping, beaches, fishing, playground, concession and restaurant, and a 9 hole golf course.
Memorial Lake Regional Park is 40 kms north of Leask by the village of Shell Lake. Lake offers camping, beaches, fishing, mini-golf, Laundromat, and an 18 hole golf course.
Big Shell Lake is located approximately 40 km to the north west and has extensive facilities for families and visitors.
HERITAGE AND TOURISM
Local Honeywood Heritage Nurseries is renowned for its prize winning lilies, bulbs and heritage gardens. Founded by Dr. A J Porter in 1934. It is a horticultural and historical nursery.
The Riverlands Heritage Region Tour is accessed from the west side of the North Saskatchewan River between Petrofka Bridge and Wingard Ferry. The nearby towns of Blaine Lake, Marcelin, and Leask are considered staging areas for the full day tour and maps are available at no charge at these locations. The self-guided tour includes cultural and historical sites as well as areas of natural history. The area is rich in flora and fauna with over 280 species of birds that may be sighted at various times of the year
Petrofka Orchardcurrently has over 1,200 apple trees on 15 acres of farmland and is located 34 minutes south of Leask. Our goal is to produce fresh, healthy and sustainably grown fruit and vegetables for our local customers. Petrofka Orchard is a Saskatchewan apple orchard supporting the prairie hardy apple research of the University of Saskatchewan Horticulture Program
12-40 and Beyond - “An Adventure in Rural Life” is a self-guided tour through Leask, Marcelin, Blaine Lake and Hafford countrysides. This tour includes a variety of art, orchards, museum, blacksmithing, jewelry, stone carving, wool works, denim creations, and much more.
General Store Memories-Museum, Antiques and Summer Kitchen. Located approximately 18 miles southwest of Leask, this two-story building is filled with collectibles, antiques and treasures. For more information and hours of operation of the General Store Memories please contact Bill
Neighbouring First Nation Reserves Mistawasis and Muskeg Lake have annual Pow-Wow’s and much to offer their people and surrounding area
9
LOCAL INDUSTRY Leask has a vibrant local economy with the primary industry being agriculture. Local services support our trading area and includes businesses in the REGIONAL INDUSTRY following sectors: EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Grocery and butcher Hardware store Accommodations and Food Services - 775 Computer servicing Administration, Waste Management Remediation - 310 Gift shop Agriculture - 2675 Gas Station Construction- 1185 Liquor vendor Education Services- 1375 Funeral Services Finance and Insurance - 480 Credit Union Health and social services - 2455 Insurance companies Information and Culture Industries, Recreation - 650 Restaurant Other -705 Automobile repair Professional Services and Technical Services - 395 Agricultural equipment and supplies Manufacturing - 560 Pharmacy Mining, oil/gas, utilities - 505 Dentist Real Estate and Leasing - 490 Hair studios Retail Trade - 145 Welding and Blacksmithing companies Transportation and Warehousing- 595 Seed Cleaning Wholesale Trade - 330 Multiple construction, plumbing, heating and electrical contractors Public administration - 1155 Excavation and concreate companies Statistics Canada 2011 National Household Survey, Census Division 16 Please refer to our online businesses directory at www.leask.ca for a complete listing of local businesses.
RETAIL STATISTICS Local Crop Yields Bushels Per Acre Retail Sales Saskatchewan Spring Wheat 48 2011 - $16,199 million Canola 38 Oats 122 2012 - $17,405 million Peas 43 2013 - $18,301 million Barley 62 Source: Sask Trends Monitor Flax 27 August 2014 Source: Saskatchewan Agriculture 2015
CONTACT US Give us a call for more information about our community.
Brenda Lockhart, Administrator
Village of Leask Box 40 Leask SK S0J 1M0
Tel: 306-466-2229 Fax: 306-466-2239 email: [email protected] Visit us on the web at www.leask.ca
Community Profile provided by