135-468: Rosthern is a town at the juncture of Highway 11 and Highway 312 in central Saskatchewan , Canada. It is roughly halfway between the cities of Prince Albert and Saskatoon . Mennonite settlers, led by Gerhard Ens , began arriving in the area around 1890, with the establishment of the Qu'Appelle, Long Lake & Saskatchewan Railway to Prince Albert . The post office was established in 1893, and by 1898
270-475: A 2 miles (3.2 km) correction which took years to smooth out. Agriculture is Saskatchewan's main industry and taking grain to elevators was first accomplished by horse and cart, to be replaced around World War I by truck travel. Long haul trucking flourished between 1950 and 1970, and the trans–Canada was completed across Canada by 1970. Since the 1970s, 17 times the number of grain trucks and 95 per cent of goods transported now are hauled by truck across
405-401: A conveyor which lifted the dirt into the dump wagons. This process used 8 horses pulling in the front, and another eight at the rear pushing. The fresno crew constructed the level areas. Ditches were constructed on a 7% grade and filled with field rock to help prevent erosion. One of the main problems constructing the highway was the heavy field stone knolls. This highway served until 1949 when it
540-595: A couple days per quarter section labour constructing roads, bridges, and fireguards instead of paying taxes.) Maple Creek , a town of 2,198 residents (2006 census), was established in 1883 and is located 8 kilometres south of the Trans-Canada Highway 1 via Highway 21 . The next R.M. is Piapot No 110 and a ghost town of Sidewood an early ranching area of Saskatchewan. Sidewood served residents between 1911 and 1952. Piapot No 110 first provided infrastructure improvements for this rural area in 1913 and
675-562: A cup of coffee at the halfway rest stop. The Métis Fiddler and Oxcart statue were erected at Davidson in tribute to the LRT designation and the history of the Métis. The Iskwao Creek begins near Davidson and winds south to the Qu'Appelle Valley west of Girvin and Craik. A large white house erected in 1904 by Arm River Farms north of Davidson and can be seen from the LRT. Davidson Golf & Country Club
810-421: A great extent, dependent on the agricultural sector. The horse drawn Red River car and Bone Picker are reminiscent of an era ending when the skeletal remains of approximately 2,000,000 buffalo were gathered in the vicinity of Dundurn and Hanley. The influx of homesteaders, beginning in 1903, marked a new chapter in our story of progress and continuity." The Strehlow Road intersection marks the old access road to
945-587: A marker in commemoration of Indi Siding. To the west of the road is Indi Lake, and to the east, Theressa Lake which has now become a portion of Blackstrap Lake. It is 8.3 kilometres (5.2 mi) between Indi siding and the intersection of Hwy 211 . Blackstrap Provincial Park, Blackstrap Lake and Mountain are two man made features to the east of Route 11 near Dundurn, Saskatchewan . The 1971 Canada Winter Games were hosted at this venue which sported ski run and ski jump. Blackstrap Provincial Park can be accessed by turning east onto Hwy 211. Wilson Museum can be seen on
1080-523: A mixed grassland ecoregion known as Maple Creek Plain. The Great Sand Hills are north of Highway 1 and the Cypress Hills region is south of the highway. The Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park features Fort Walsh and the highest elevation of Saskatchewan. Cypress Hills is accessed just 62 kilometres southwest of Highway 1. This area is known for its rolling with some steep hills and ravines. Piapot Creek, Bear Creek, and Skull Creek are near
1215-848: A moist mixed grassland region known as the Regina Plain ecoregion. Evraz Regina, a North American steel company formerly known as IPSCO, is located in the Sherwood Industrial Park (SIP) north of Regina. The final chapter for the namesake of the Louis Riel Trail occurred in Regina . It was here that Métis leader Louis Riel was tried and hung on September 18, 1885 for treason. In the spring of 2008, Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Christine Tell proclaimed in Duck Lake , that "the 125th commemoration, in 2010, of
1350-420: A more direct route between the northern and southern parts of the province and a more attractive route for American tourists driving to Prince Albert National Park. Saskatoon preferred Highway 11 because the alternative would bypass it and not provide as many Saskatchewan residents the transportation benefits of direct access to a paved highway. In 1950, the provincial government indicated that it would prioritize
1485-539: A new bypass was required. The Regina Bypass , a partial ring road on the west, south, and east portions of Regina, opened in October 2019, and the Highway 1 designation was moved to the bypass. The Regina Bypass also serves a new route for Highway 11 , the main route connecting to Saskatoon , Saskatchewan's largest city. Edenwold No 158 is the R.M. east of Regina comprising White City , as well as Balgonie along
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#17327916207941620-432: A pole is a large roadside attraction which can be seen at Osler. A further 1.6 kilometres (1 mile) north on the LRT is the intersection of Hwy 394 providing alternate access to the town. The town of Hague with approximately 700 residents, is 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) south of the intersection with Hwy 785 . The town of Rosthern is situated at the next notable crossing, Hwy 312 . Traffic has again declined with
1755-525: A population of 1,602 living in 642 of its 694 total private dwellings, a change of -5.1% from its 2016 population of 1,688 . With a land area of 4.14 km (1.60 sq mi), it had a population density of 387.0/km (1,002.2/sq mi) in 2021. Saskatchewan Highway 11 Highway 11 is a major north-south highway in Saskatchewan , Canada that connects the province's three largest cities: Regina , Saskatoon , and Prince Albert . It
1890-493: A population of 14,946. The original route of this highway was via Chaplin Street through Swift Current. The Trans-Canada became a four lane expressway in 1968, and the new route went past Swift Current to the north. Motels, shopping malls and fast food enterprises are located along the highway route. Subdivisions and neighbourhoods now extend past the highway, so again highway 1 traverses Swift Current. Excelsior No 166 R.M.
2025-535: A post office established in the North West Territories in 1896. The community also lays claim to being the hometown of Saskatchewan Roughriders mascot Gainer the Gopher . Parkbeg is now located on Trans–Canada 1 east, a segment that is 16.5 kilometres in length. The Trans–Canada west is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) long and is about 2 km (1 mi) north of Parkbeg. Mortlach,
2160-579: A post office until 1947, but the RM was serving the area since 1912. Local Improvement District (L.I.D.) #9 started making area improvements as early as 1904. Moose Jaw , also called "Little Chicago", is a city of 33,665 (per the 2021 Census of Population ) along the Trans–Canada. Capone's Car, Moose Family and Mac the Moose are all large roadside attractions of Moose Jaw . Moose Jaw Trolley Company (1912)
2295-430: A project cost of $ 897,000. Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley awarded contracts for work in 1999. The first asphalt rubber project occurred July 2007 on Saskatchewan Highway 11. Close to 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) near Davidson show the rubberized asphalt road surface on the right lane at a cost of $ 126,800. The next rubberized asphalt project in the summer of 2007, was 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) through
2430-486: A record for shipping 2-1/4 million bushels of wheat in 1915. Morse has erected large cattails for their roadside attraction . Ernfold is at the western edge of the separation of the east and west bound lanes of the Trans–;Canada. The western route is about 15.3 km (9.5 mi) in length, and the eastern route is about 14.7 km (9.1 mi) long, before the highway comes together again. Uren
2565-469: A total expenditure of $ 1.4 billion (about $ 18.26 billion today). The last of the highway between Moosomin and Wapella was twinned and opened on November 6, 2008, providing a completely twinned corridor. The total cost of twinning was $ 217 million with the Canadian government contributing $ 59 million. A First Nation trail used by fur traders, and Red River carts pulling settlers effects
2700-555: A typical 19th century living quarters can be toured with Pelican Eco-Tours. The park features Arm Lake which is the reservoir created from damming the Squaw Valley Creek which used to run from the Qu'Appelle River in the Eyebrow Hills north east just south of Davidson . The Arm River Valley is visible north of Chamberlain and continues to run parallel to the LRT from Bethune to Craik. Craik and District Golf Course
2835-530: A village of 254 people, is about 0.8 mi (1.3 km) south of the highway and established its post office just months before Saskatchewan became a province in 1905. Four major pipelines, TransCanada, Conoco, South Saskatchewan Pipeline, and Trans Gas find their home in Wheatlands RM . There is only one community along the highway within R.M. Caron No 162 , which is Caronport . The village of Caronport, 919 residents in 2006, did not receive
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#17327916207942970-632: A vital part of the fur trading and Métis life in the 18th and 19th centuries. " Spirit of the Plain This work is intended as a symbolic tribute to those peoples, native and non-native, past and present, who have found harmony under the prairie sky and achieved a calm rhythm with the natural forces of this great land..." Davidson , a town of over 950 residents is the halfway point between Saskatoon and Regina. The giant coffee pot and coffee cup in Davidson were erected in 1996 offering hospitality and
3105-523: Is Willowdale No. 153 , which nestles Percival and Burrows within its population. Burrows is located at the junction of Highway 637 . Wapella , an incorporated town, located within the Martin , 339 rural residents. Next along the way are Moosomin, Saskatchewan , Rotave, and Fleming, Saskatchewan all within the Moosomin No 121 R.M. The town of Moosomin, Saskatchewan hosts 2,257 residents at
3240-434: Is 19.5 kilometres (12.1 mi). Bonnington Springs Campground is located at Kenaston . Kenaston was originally named Bonnington Springs and is located at the intersection with Hwy 15 . Kenaston, with the logo Blizzard Capital of Saskatchewan , features a large sculpture of a Snowman built in 1983, but not visible from the highway. Between Kenaston and Hwy 764 intersection is a length of 24 kilometres (15 mi) and
3375-702: Is 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the town of Davidson on the LRT and provides 9-hole grass greens. Davidson Campground and Swimming Pool are located within the town. This area is a part of the Saskatoon—Biggar Economic Region and the Mid Sask Rural Economic Development Authority (REDA). Between the Qu'appelle Valley and the town of Dundurn on either side of Davidson, the AADT is approximately 5,000 VPD. Travelling another 14.7 kilometres (9.1 mi) northwest
3510-459: Is a regional park about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north-east of Rosthern on the western shore of Rempel Lake. The park has an 18-hole golf course, campground, and picnic area. There is also a 100-foot slide and an 80-foot zip line . The campground has about 80 campsites and modern washrooms and showers. Access to the park is from Highway 11 . Valley Regional Park Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course with grass greens and 6,577 total yards. There
3645-406: Is a 9 hole green golf course 1/2 mile east of the LRT. Craik has been sponsoring development and education about “ ecovillages ”, sustainable housing development. In a distance of 12.2 kilometres (7.6 mi) is the former village of Girvin at the intersection of Hwy 749 which features The Buffalo (and Red River Cart) sculpture, the first piece made by Don Wilkins and features the buffalo
3780-534: Is a preserved feature of the area. Both Moose Jaw and Regina are situated upon moist mixed grassland ecoregions, specifically called the Regina Plain. Regina is located south of the junction of the Wascana and Qu'Appelle Rivers , and the area is now called Wascana Lake . Aspen parkland prairie is east of Regina. The Moose Mountain Upland ecoregion is east of Regina and south of the Qu'Appelle River. Fairly Lake
3915-400: Is a pro shop, practice green, and a licensed clubhouse. Rosthern is home to over ten churches including Mennonite , Ukrainian Orthodox , Swedenborgian , Pentecostal , Anglican , Roman Catholic , Ukrainian Catholic , Lutheran , Seventh-day Adventist , Christian & Missionary Alliance , and Baptist . In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Rosthern had
4050-519: Is a structural pavement major arterial highway which is approximately 391 kilometres (243 mi) long. It is also known as the Louis Riel Trail (LRT) after the 19th century Métis leader. It runs from Highway 1 ( Trans-Canada Highway ) in Regina until Highway 2 south of Prince Albert. Historically the southern portion between Regina and Saskatoon was Provincial Highway 11, and followed
4185-700: Is an endangered species of this area. Residents are also enumerated in census Division No. 6 . Another 13.6 kilometres (8.5 mi) is the intersection of the LRT with Hwy 732 . Hwy 732 is a paved road which travels through the Iskwao Creek Valley. In 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) is the intersection with Hwy 643 where Craik is nestled within the triangle made by these three highways, Hwy 643 , Hwy 732 and Hwy 11. Craik & District Regional Park are located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north east of Craik . The buffalo hunter with buffalo gun and Red River cart sculptures made by Don Wilkins, President of
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4320-686: Is an older community establishing its post office April 1, 1889. The south Saskatchewan region, an early ranching area was home to the 76 Ranch. The ranch house, constructed in 1888, is now the Gull Lake School Division office. Within Gull Lake No 139 , which was created in 1913, are several wind turbine generators that can be seen when traversing the Trans–Canada Highway. In 1913 the road system consisted of miles of prairie trails. The roads gradually improved with
4455-556: Is at the junction of the Trans–Canada and Saskatchewan Highway 612 . Morse, as well as Ernfold are unincorporated areas, which adds their populations to the 435 residents of R.M. Morse No 165 . Morse is immediately north of Highway 1 at the intersection with Highway 644 . The Morse Museum and Cultural Center celebrates pioneer history in a 1912 brick school house. Saskatchewan's third biggest grain marketing point in Saskatchewan as of 1912, continued on this route by setting
4590-487: Is controlled by each Provincial Highway Department respectively. The estimated length of mileage for Saskatchewan is 461 mi (741.9 km) of the total 4,933 mi (7,939 km). 1957 saw the Saskatchewan portion of the Trans–Canada Highway come to completion, the first province to finish their section in Canada. The year 1962 saw the entire Canadian 7,821 km (4,860 mi) highway completed which came to
4725-683: Is located within the town of Wolseley . The lake was created because the CPR dammed up Wolf Creek to provide water for steam locomotives. Grenfell Regional Park is located west of Grenfell . Echo Valley and Katepwa Point are two neighbouring provincial parks near Broadview . Kipling Plain gives rise to the topographical feature called the Squirrel Hills and further to the east the Wood Hills. Moosomin Lake Regional Park ,
4860-408: Is now an administrative division for a rural population of 392 residents. The small village of Piapot has a southerly access to Highway 1 also via Highway 614 . The village of Tompkins , and the town of Gull Lake are among the communities of R.M. of Gull Lake No 139 . Both Tompkins with its 173 residents and Gull Lake serving 965 residents have their own municipal government. Gull Lake
4995-458: Is now marked on the LRT with a large silhouette buffalo statue made by Don Wilkins." A large white house erected in 1904 by Wells family north of Davidson and can be seen from the LRT. The Wells family came north from Chicago and started The Wells Land & Cattle Co. becoming land agents for settlers from the agents. The Wells Land & Cattle Co. purchased land around Davidson, Arm River and Qu'Appelle River for homestead settlement. In 1971,
5130-699: Is still an operating electric cable trolleys offering tours of Moose Jaw . Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Resort , Tunnels of Moose Jaw, and History of Transportation Western Development Museum. are major sites of interest of this city. The juncture of the Moose Jaw River and Thunder Creek produced the best source of water for steam engines, and Moose Jaw became the CPR divisional point . AgPro Inland Grain Terminal operated by Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. These large capacity concrete grain terminals are replacing
5265-730: Is suitable for cereal grains, feed grains and forage crops. Traveling through Saskatoon from Grasswood Road to the Hwy 16 turn off encompasses 22.9 kilometres (14.2 mi) and entails going around Saskatoon on Circle Drive. Numerous attractions in Saskatoon , the largest city of Saskatchewan , include the Forestry Farm park and zoo, Remai Modern Art Gallery, and the Wanuskewin National Heritage Park. The cloverleaf interchange at Circle Drive in Saskatoon
5400-509: Is the first community arrived at within Chaplin No 164 . Uren bustled between 1911 and 1961. Chaplin , at the intersection of Route 1 and Highways 19 and 58 , was established in 1907. It is an unincorporated area that adds its population to the 138 residents (2006 census) of Chaplin No 164 . An American Avocet as well as Piping Plover are large statues built by the roadside commemorating
5535-462: Is the junction with Allan Road, and following that is the intersection of Knob Hill Road. Townline Road which is south of Bladworth which is a village of 70 residents near the intersecting line between Willner and McCraney rural municipalities . Just 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of Bladworth are the Black & Silver Lakes waterfowl nesting areas. The distance between Bladworth and Kenaston
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5670-543: Is the next grassland ecoregion, and Highway 1 is just to the north of Chaplin Lake , which is situated on a huge bed of salt, producing a saline lake. The Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve a large shorebird conservation area is located on Chaplin Lake, and is renowned internationally. This area between Swift Current to Moose Jaw is considered to be part of the Missouri Coteau topographical area (extending south to
5805-491: Is the next rural governing body out of Swift Current that encompasses the community of Waldeck directly on Highway 1 at the junction of Saskatchewan Highway 628 . Rush Lake is 4 kilometres north of the highway. 1903 first saw Rush Lake become established, soon followed in 1906 by Waldeck, and 1909 for the RM in this area. The town of Herbert with its post office established in 1904 has 742 residents now. Herbert once renowned as having ‘The World’s Choicest Wheat Lands’
5940-600: The Lumsden valley and in Saskatoon. Highway 11 passes through Saskatoon, following Circle Drive, bypassing the downtown area with the completion of the southern leg of the freeway in 2015. North of Saskatoon, the road continues as a four-lane divided highway past the communities of Warman , Osler , Hague , Rosthern and Duck Lake . Highway 11 then runs through the Nisbet Provincial Forest and past
6075-495: The Manitoba border where it continues as PTH 1 . The Trans-Canada Highway Act was passed on December 10, 1949. The Saskatchewan segment was completed August 21, 1957, and completely twinned on November 6, 2008. The speed limit along the majority of the route is 110 kilometres per hour (70 mph) with urban area thoroughfares slowing to a speed of 80–100 kilometres per hour (50–62 mph). Portions of
6210-489: The Trans-Canada Highway Bypass (a controlled access highway also known as Ring Road), around the southeastern portion of the city and then exited at Victoria Avenue and continued east; a signed city route existed followed Albert Street and Victoria Avenue through downtown. As the city and congestion grew, especially to the east along Victoria Avenue which was an arterial road with traffic signals,
6345-744: The Wood Mountain Hills , also known as The Bench . After leaving the Maple Creek Plain, there is the Gull Lake Plain. Oil producing wells dot the landscape along with clumps of trees, sand hills, prairie grasses, and wind turbines producing wind energy. Swift Current was founded as Rivière au Courant , which translates in English to Swift Current. The Swift Current Plateau is a prairie grasslands area. The Chaplin Plain
6480-509: The Yellowhead Highway begins at the diamond interchange with Idylwyld Drive in the north industrial. The end of this concurrency marks the beginning of the next 3.0 kilometres (1.9 mi) concurrency with Highway 12 , before the LRT branches off from due north to a north-east direction of travel. At the intersection of Highway 784 , and the former alignment of Highway 305 is the city of Warman with over 7,000 residents and
6615-410: The 1885 Northwest Resistance is an excellent opportunity to tell the story of the prairie Métis and First Nations peoples' struggle with Government forces and how it has shaped Canada today." The length of the route is an asphalt concrete primary weight highway which is part of the national highway system (NHS) The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (SHS) South Central Planning Committee manages
6750-418: The 1940s would have been travelling on the square following the township road allowances, barbed wire fencing and rail lines. As the surveyed township roads were the easiest to travel, the first highway was designed on 90 degree right angle corners as the distance traversed the prairie along range roads and township roads. Two horse then eight horse scrapers maintained these early dirt roads. One of
6885-620: The 650 km (403.9 mi) Saskatchewan segment of the Trans–Canada Highway The Special Projects Branch of the Department of Resources and Development administers the Trans–Canada highway Act checking specifications, and prior construction. The contributions from the Dominion Government to the provinces may be up to 50 per cent of the cost of construction approved by the Governor in council. The actual construction
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#17327916207947020-565: The AADT is about 10,000 VPD. Turning west on Hwy 784 is the Clarkboro ferry route across the South Saskatchewan River . Approximately 2.4 km north of the former alignment is the new interchange for Highway 305, providing access to north Warman. a The town of Osler has 926 residents and is located at the intersection with Hwy 393. The AADT north of Warman to Osler declines to approximately 7,700 VPD. A vintage car on
7155-478: The Arm River Valley including a bison kill site and also in this area Bigmouth Buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus) along with varieties of sedge are flora of special concern. The SHS Central Planning Transportation Committee manages the route from here to just south of Saskatoon. The LRT continues west for another 11.1 kilometres (6.9 mi) before turning north west. The Hwy 642 intersection features
7290-479: The Aspen parkland prairie ecoregion which features fescue grasslands dotted with Aspen tree bluffs. Black loamy soil types are excellent for specialty crops as well as grain and cereals which makes agriculture the predominant economic industry. Seager Wheeler's Maple Grove Farm , a National Historic Site, is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east of Rosthern by taking Hwy 312 from the LRT. Seager Wheeler (1868–1961)
7425-468: The Department of Highways was moved from Hawarden to Kenaston closer to the main Highway, which was Hwy 11. Hanley erected in 2000, a stone monument honoring its historic Opera House . The 1924 Hanley Opera House was a center of cultural activity in the area. The Opera House featured Mary Pickford, Harry Lauder, Boris Karloff and the Chatauqua performers to name a few between its inception and 1967 when
7560-508: The Dominion Survey lines on the square, and the northern portion between Saskatoon and Prince Albert was Provincial Highway 12. From Regina to Saskatoon, Highway 11 is a four-lane divided highway except in the village of Chamberlain , where the road narrows to two lanes through the community, including its intersection with Highway 2 south to Moose Jaw . All intersections in this segment are at-grade except for two interchanges in
7695-512: The Junction of Highway 2." The first project was scheduled for completion by October 2008. In 2002 a resurfacing project of 8.4 kilometres (5.2 mi) of Highway 11 was undertaken on a section 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) north of Macdowall . The approval for the $ 680,000 tender was awarded by Highways and Transportation Minister Mark Wartman. Earlier maintenance included $ 897,000 for paving of 12.3 kilometres (7.6 mi) near Hanley for
7830-638: The LRT Association, are erected at Craik. " Red River Cart First used in the Red River area to bring in meat from the buffalo hunt, the Red River Cart was later used in freighting. Constructed entirely of wood and tied together with leather, these carts were extremely stable and would be drawn through mud and marsh, floated and carried loads of 500 to 1000 pounds." The Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP) Eco-Centre and "dugout house"
7965-544: The LRT is the intersection with Floral Road to the east marking the birthplace town of Gordie Howe , and Grasswood Road on the west is at a small commercial area. Between Grasswood and Saskatoon the AADT increases to over 8,000 VPD, and the remainder of the route is within the jurisdiction of the SHS North Central Transportation Planning Committee. The Saskatoon Plain section of the moist mixed grassland of dark brown soils
8100-441: The LRT. (The current Saskatchewan Highway 12 travels between Saskatoon and Shell Lake .) As tractors replaced horses in the field and motorized vehicles replaced horses on the road, an increasing need arose to replace the early dirt trails with graded gravel highways. In the early 1930s, the gravel highway constructed between Chamberlain and Aylesbury in 1929 was further extended to Dundurn to meet this need. Shortly thereafter,
8235-571: The Provincial Court House building was constructed in 1893 and is the oldest surviving Court House building in the province. The Town Hall/Opera House, built in 1906 is a classic building and is used for all sorts of community events. A 1904 Queen Anne revival-style home is now the Grenfell 'Adare' Museum. This home built by Mr. Edward Fitzgerald was built on a large property that was annexed by Grenfell . Elcapo No 154 contains
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#17327916207948370-410: The Qu'Appelle River is at the bottom of the valley. The AADT within the valley declines to over 7,000 VPD after Lumsden. The northern hill out of the Qu'appelle Valley meets the intersection of Hwy 54 , which provides access to Regina Beach on Long Lake . The Arm River Plain is well-suited to agricultural venture and doyote, red fox, and jack rabbit may be spotted. There are archaeological sites along
8505-498: The Regina Bypass project, Highway 1 between Regina and Balgonie was upgraded to a controlled-access highway and is the longest freeway section in Saskatchewan. St. Joseph's is a hamlet on Highway 1 and is a part of South Qu'appelle No 157 , the next R.M. along the way. The town of Qu'Appelle (624 residents in 2006) had historic beginnings with fur trading posts in this area, and is located within this R.M. Qu'Appelle
8640-606: The Saskatchewan Métis Nation, and the Saskatchewan History and Folk Lore Society approached Highways and Transportation Minister Pat Atkinson about the designation. Saskatchewan Highway 11 is the actual course followed by the RCMP and Louis Riel to arrive at Regina for the trial of Louis Riel . The LRT sign features a red river cart featured in yellow on a blue background. In 2008, Pinkie Road
8775-534: The Saskatchewan. From the Alberta border (eastbound from Medicine Hat and Calgary ), Highway 1 is a four–lane divided highway with a speed limit of 110 kilometres per hour (70 mph). (Short stretches through the infrequent urban areas are at 90–100 kilometres per hour (55–60 mph) though). Moose Jaw has 4 lane traffic bypassing the main portion of the city with a strictly enforced 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) speed limit with photo radar. At Regina ,
8910-534: The South Saskatchewan River. The coming of the surveyor marking the plains into square quarter sections disrupted the established way of life. The Métis were offered scrip between 1886 and 1902 as compensation for their loss of land. Scrip land entitlement comprised 240 acres (0.97 km ). The available lands were not along the original river valley, or near the original settlement, so many Métis sold their scrip for money. Fish Creek near Batoche
9045-603: The South Saskatchewan, and 25 species in the North Saskatchewan. The large roadside attraction of a wheat sheaf is located to the east of town at the tourism office and is visible from the LRT. The Station Arts centre has converted the historic CN Station into an art gallery and summer theatere centre and is located at Rosthern . This section of the LRT travels through the Waldheim Plain of
9180-443: The Trans–Canada Highway program had only seen 4,580 mi (7,371 km) of highway completed in areas outside of Quebec. 1,523 mi (2,451.0 km) of the paved 2,853 miles (4,591.5 km) of the Canadian highway Trans–Canada highway system had been completed by November 1, 1955 to Trans–Canada Highway standards. Premier T.C. Douglas presided over the opening ceremonies on August 21, 1957, opening
9315-491: The Trans-Canada Highway mark the historical changes of the 72 years since the CPR came through. On November 9, 2011, the section between Moose Jaw and Regina was designated "Saskatchewan's Highway of Heroes" to honour province's soldiers who died in service The Minister of Mines and Resources held the first Federal-Provincial Conference regarding the Trans-Canada Highway in December 1948. With consent from all provinces,
9450-721: The Trans-Canada is the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park , which features Fort Walsh and the highest elevation of Saskatchewan. Highway 1 traverses ranch lands, the Missouri Coteau topographical area, and rolling prairie agricultural plains. The highway generally runs west to east along the route, following parallel with the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway route. The Trans-Canada Highway traverses historical settlement areas. The transcontinental railroad of 1885 brought settlers to southern Saskatchewan. Commemorative historical sites along
9585-561: The Trans–Canada Highway Act was passed on December 10, 1949. Following this a second Federal-Provincial Conference was held to bring together the final details for the agreement. The Highway Act aims for the completion of the Trans–Canada Highway route by December 1956. The third Federal-Provincial Conference hold April 25, 1950 saw Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Alberta sign
9720-550: The Trans–Canada Highway. Belle Plaine , an unincorporated area, is within Pense No 160 . The RM serves only 490 residents as of 2006. Sherwood No 159 is the R.M. of the western perimeter around Regina , Saskatchewan's capital and the second largest city with a 2016 population of approximately 215,000 people. Sherwood R.M. provides essential services to 1,075 residents. As Regina expands, it annexes land from Sherwood No 159 . The Trans-Canada Highway originally followed
9855-697: The United States). The area to the south of Parkbeg is termed the Coteau Hills. Besant Recreation Site and campground is located west of Caronport . The Dirt Hills , a grasslands ecoregion are west of Moose Jaw. The city of Moose Jaw arose at the junction of Moose Jaw River and Thunder Creek . The Wakamow Valley (administered by the Wakamow Valley Authority ) has been developed with trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Nicole Flats Nature Area (Buffalo Pound Provincial Park)
9990-630: The agreement which provided federal funding for the proposed transcontinental highway. The shortest and most practical routes could be chosen by each province respectively, given that provinces adjacent to one another agree on the meeting locations. The transcontinental hard-surfaced two lane highway was to have pavement widths of 22-foot (6.7 m) and 24-foot (7.3 m); shoulder widths, low gradients and curvature; bridge clearances and sight distances; few railway grade crossings; and be able to bear load capacities of 9 tons an axle. As of 1950, 4,119 mi (6,629 km) have been agreed to. By 1955,
10125-647: The assistance of jointly funded Provincial and Municipal road programs such as the Grid Road program, the Main Farm Access program, and the Super Grid system, which led to the eventual formation of Municipal Maintenance Areas. The RM's of Gull Lake, Carmichael, and Webb formed Maintenance Area No. 1, the first in the Province. A neighbouring village of Webb with its population of 44 is situated within
10260-582: The average VPD again declines to just above 3,000 AADT. Traveling 26.9 kilometres (16.7 mi) along the LRT is MacDowall which is west of the LRT. A part of the Boreal transition of the Boreal Plain is evident as the landscape changes to a mix of agricultural activities and forested areas. The black and dark gray soils are very fertile for a wide variety of crops. Along with aspen, white spruce, tamarack and jack pine are evident. Deer, moose, elk along with
10395-484: The bypassed section of Highway 11 between Highway 6 (Albert Street) and the Regina Byass was redesignated as Highway 11A . Hwy 11 branches to the northwest from the Regina Bypass outside the city limits and then passes the junction of Hwy 734 . A steep decline begins into the Qu'Appelle Valley meeting Hwy 20 and Lumsden at the lowest depression the bridge over the Qu'Appelle River . The village of Lumsden
10530-623: The cloverleaf, passes interchanges with (from east to west) Preston Avenue and Clarence Avenue, before the route passes the Idylwyld Freeway exit (its previous alignment through downtown) and Highway 219 , then crossing the South Saskatchewan River, and coming to an interchange with Highways 7 and 14 . The stretch from 11th Street to Avenue C along the west/northwest area of Circle Drive has interchanges interspersed with Seagull intersections at Clancy Drive, Laurier Drive, and Airport Drive. The 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) concurrency with
10665-432: The community achieved village status. In 1903, Rosthern was incorporated as a town. There are several apocryphal versions of the story about how the town got its name. One is that in the late 1880s when the railway ran through from Regina to Prince Albert a man by the name of Ross drowned in the creek that flows through the town. Terne is old English for tarn meaning a pool, and the name stuck. In all likelihood, however,
10800-419: The completion of the Regina Bypass in October 2019, Highway 11 began at the junction of Victoria Avenue and Ring Road in the east end of the city, and shared a 8.2-kilometre (5.1 mi) concurrency with Highway 6 , before branching northwest from Albert Street at Regina's northern boundary, passing Pasqua Street . As part of the Regina Bypass, the Highway 11 designation was moved to the new freeway, while
10935-639: The construction and maintenance of the highway near Regina which handles approximately 11,000 vehicles per day (VPD) in the Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) count. Highway 11 begins just southwest of Regina in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood No. 159 , where the Regina Bypass meets the Trans-Canada Highway, and travels north along Regina's western boundary, briefly passing through Regina city limits. Prior to
11070-519: The drive for thousand of visitors who head north each year to take advantage of our northern lakes" From south to north: Saskatchewan Highway 1 Highway 1 is the Saskatchewan section of the Trans-Canada Highway mainland route. The total distance of the Trans-Canada Highway in Saskatchewan is 654 kilometres (406 mi). The highway traverses Saskatchewan from the western border with Alberta , from Highway 1 , to
11205-632: The graveled highway extended between Saskatoon and Regina. As the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) increased, the need for wider, all-weather, paved roads became increasingly apparent. As early as the 1930s, various Saskatchewan cities, towns, and rural municipalities lobbied the provincial government to develop hard surfaced roads, including Highway 11, to connect its major centers, particularly Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw. Saskatoon mayor R.M. Pinder argued that Highway 11 should receive priority because "it serves
11340-496: The greater distance from Saskatoon and Rosthern, with an average of 5,000 VPD between Osler and Hague, and about 4,500 VPD between Hague and Rosthern. Rosthern, a town of over 1,300 people is located in the "valley of the converging branches of the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers." The South Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan River provide two important fish habitats for the province of Saskatchewan. There are 32 species of fish in
11475-504: The greatest number of people for the longest period of time" and its hard surfacing would facilitate the travel of American tourists to Prince Albert National Park and support transport operations to and from the Dundurn Military Camp . A dispute flared up between Saskatoon and Prince Albert community organizations over whether Highway 11 or Highway 2 should be paved first. Prince Albert advocated prioritizing Highway 2 as
11610-432: The hamlet of MacDowall before it reaches its northern terminus with Highway 2 approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Prince Albert. The route starts off in Regina , the capital of the province. Besides being the provincial capital, Regina is a cultural and commercial metropole for both southern Saskatchewan and adjacent areas in the neighbouring American states of North Dakota and Montana . Hwy 11 begins in
11745-423: The highway begins near Walsh, Alberta and crosses into Saskatchewan entering into the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Maple Creek , which was established December 10, 1917. (A rural municipality (R.M.) was an elected governing system providing essential services such as police, fire, health, education and infrastructure services for rural residents. Historically, community residents could pay taxes or supply
11880-416: The highway proper. Edenwold No 158 serves 3,611 residents. As Regina grows eastward, it annexes land from this RM. White City a town of 1,113 residents could also be considered a census subdivision of Regina. Balgonie an unincorporated area first established its post office in 1883. It is now situated at the intersections of Saskatchewan Highway 46 , 364 , 10 , and the Trans–Canada. As part of
12015-484: The highway—the section through Swift Current, an 8-kilometre (5 mi) section east of Moose Jaw, and a 44-kilometre (27 mi) section between the West Regina Bypass and Balgonie —are controlled-access. Highway 1 serves as a major east–west transport route for commercial traffic. It is the main link between southern Saskatchewan's largest cities, and also serves as the province's main link to
12150-433: The historical Bell Farm , which was a large farming enterprise of 53,000 acres (214.5 km ). Pioneer homesteaders in the early 20th century farmed quarter section homesteads that were 160 acres (0.6 km ) in size. This was a 1/2 mile by 1/2 mile (0.8 km by 0.8 km) farm. Wolseley , a town of 782, is within the area of Wolseley No 155 . The town of Wolseley is home to heritage properties such as
12285-468: The horses. In 1909 a foreman shot one of his crew; the [Indian Head] council minutes make no further comment. Indian Head , a town with a population of 1,634, is within Indian Head No 156 along with the ghost town of Dingley and the town Sintaluta . Sintaluta has a population of 98. Indian Head has erected a large sculpture of an Indian Head at the side of the road. Indian Head features
12420-587: The junction of Saskatchewan Highway 8 , 1, and 709 . The building of these roads is under the personal supervision of the rural councillors of the R.M. The Provincial Government each year makes a substantial grant to the Municipality for permanent trunk road building. The Trans–Canada highway across Saskatchewan finally finishes up before the Manitoba - Saskatchewan border at Moosomin No. 121 . Highway 1 travels through geographical sites of interest as well as conservation areas. The highway begins in
12555-483: The latter half of the 1960s, many sections of the highway between Regina and Saskatoon were reconstructed and given wide shoulders; previously some segments had no shoulders. During the same period, the Saskatoon to Prince Albert portion was rebuilt to "Trans-Canada standards" and extensively re-routed to follow the same course as the CNR tracks which shortened the travel distance between the two cities by 13 miles. A new route
12690-549: The locality of Strehlow as well Haultain Road which is the next junction marks the old access road to the locality of Haultain. The former Haultain one room school house site is now located on the Canadian Forces Base Dundurn grounds. Saskatchewan International Raceway is a drag racing venue located along the LRT, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of Saskatoon . Another 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) along
12825-469: The locality of Strong, now just a ghost town. Residents belong to SARM Division No. 5 and are enumerated in Census Division No. 11 which resulted in a population of about 250 Kenaston residents. Hanley , a town of over 450, is located at the intersection of Hwy 764 . Hanley erected in 2000, a stone monument honoring its historic Opera House . At the intersection with Indi Road is
12960-561: The neighbouring provinces of Alberta (to the west) and Manitoba (to the east). The four-lane divided highway passes through three major urban centres of Saskatchewan, Regina , Moose Jaw and Swift Current . A site in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network , an internationally acclaimed shorebird conservation strategy, is at the village of Chaplin approximately equal distance between Swift Current and Moose Jaw. Located southwest of
13095-605: The new Centennial Hall was used for performances. The original Opera House was demolished in the 1980s as it was unsafe. Roads were provided and maintained through a committee formed in 1907 by Local Improvement District 15.B.3 around Hanley. The early challenges were the hilly area and creek to the east. Early prairie roads were trails which became so rutted that they could barely be crossed over. To make roads out of these trails horse drawn blade graders were used to level out hummocks and fill badger holes. Horse drawn slush scrapers filled in sloughs. More advanced fresno scrapers replaced
13230-450: The next R.M. of Webb No 138 just 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Highway 1. Webb No 138 incorporated on December 13, 1909 providing road construction and maintenance. The post office was set up in Webb on March 1, 1908. Swift Current No 137 becomes the next R.M. to travel through and here the unincorporated areas of Beverley and Java are the next communities along
13365-675: The occasional black bear can be seen along the route in this area. It is another 22 kilometres (14 mi) of travel in a north east direction to arrive at the terminus of the LRT, the intersection with Saskatchewan Highway 2 where the approximate AADT increases near the city of Prince Albert to 6,000 VPD. The final stretches of the LRT is in the boreal Nisbet Forest. Trails through the forest are enjoyed by snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, horseback riders, hikers, and campers The Qu’Appelle, Long Lake and Saskatchewan Railway came through between Regina and Prince Albert through Saskatoon as early as 1890 providing an early method of travel following
13500-400: The official course is via the Regina Bypass , a controlled-access highway located south of the city that opened in October 2019, and has a speed limit of 100 kilometres per hour (60 mph). After Regina, Highway 1 continues onward to Brandon and Winnipeg . Travelling west along the highway on the Alberta side, Highway 1 reaches Medicine Hat , Brooks , and Calgary . Travelling east,
13635-454: The outskirts of the town of Dundurn from the LRT. Dundurn is a town of approximately 650 which is located at the intersection of Hwy 211 and the AADT is around 6,000 VPD. The Bone Gatherer and horse and cart statues are visible from the LRT at Dundurn. Vast quantities of buffalo bones were gathered across the prairie in the last years of the 19th century. The bones were shipped by rail to be made into fertilizer. The huge herds of buffalo roaming
13770-417: The paving of Highway 11 between Saskatoon and Regina; by October 1952 this section was completely paved. The improved highway was also rerouted in some places, including the section between Bladworth and Dundurn which was completely rebuilt, and bypasses were built around some towns and villages through which it had formerly passed. Although the highway's route had not entirely reached its present contours, it
13905-566: The paving of newly constructed lanes along a 13-kilometre stretch between Prince Albert and MacDowall, the project was completed on 25 October 2013. On June 20, 2001 the entire length of Hwy 11 was re-named the Louis Riel Trail (LRT) at a ceremony which took place at the Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre. The LRT connects major sites of the 1885 North-West Rebellion . Mid-Lakes Community coalition, Saskatchewan Highway 11 communities and municipalities,
14040-447: The prairie several feet higher than the prairie sod due to the snow built up on them. Summer raised roads were built up by using two horse scrapers digging an area alongside the highway, then using the loose dirt to widen the highway. Sixteen and twenty four horses were often needed to pull the graders, and several drivers were required. Any work done by a farmer would reduce his payment in taxes. The 1926 highway map of Saskatchewan marks
14175-497: The prairie were a thing of the past. "Dundurn. Honoring the Past Striving for a bright future. Dundurn, located in the heartland of the great Northern Bison range was known to buffalo hunters as Round Prairie . Cree, Métis and Dakota Sioux chose the wooded hills of this historic land as a good place to stay. Cattle ranching was [sic] established here in 1886 and since then the growth and prosperity of our community has been, to
14310-524: The problems that came about was when the Manitoba survey met the Saskatchewan survey. The Manitoba survey allowed for 100 feet (30 m) road allowances placed east and west every 1 mile (1.6 km). This system was followed west of Manitoba until just north of Indian Head . Whereas, the Saskatchewan survey conducted in 1887, allowed for 66 feet (20 m) road allowances and placed roads east and west every 2 miles (3.2 km). The two surveys needed
14445-438: The red river cart and trail days. Chamberlain and Aylesbury were first linked via a highway in 1929, before this date transportation between the two was by a variety of trails. The summer of 1929 also started another road leaving the Qu'Appelle River valley east. Construction required building up low spots with elevating graders and dump wagons operated by horses. The elevating grader was to till unbroken soil and turn it towards
14580-409: The rest of highway between Saskatoon and Regina commenced in 1968 with the conversion of the segment between Saskatoon and Dundurn. Work gradually progressed until the final section between Craik to a point just north of Davidson was twinned in late 1978. With the exception of a three-kilometre, two-lane segment through Chamberlain, the newly constructed four lane sections of the highway bypassed all
14715-412: The route of Provincial Highway 11 following along the CNR line using township and range roads, so travel is in lines straight north, changing direction to west travel at 90 degree angles from Regina through to Saskatoon. Only Provincial Highway 12 is marked in the same fashion between Saskatoon and Prince Albert on the 1926 highway map of Saskatchewan, which has formed the base of the northern section of
14850-450: The route. Both of these communities are enumerated as a part of RM bringing its population to 1,587 residents. December 12, 1910, saw the incorporation of the RM of Swift Current No 137 . The highway runs through three cities on the way from Alberta to Manitoba, of which Swift Current is the first. Swift Current was first established in the North West Territories in 1883 and has risen to
14985-404: The slush scrapers as they could make longer and wider swaths across the sloughs. By ploughing the prairie soil at the road allowance, and then using road graders to pull in the dirt roads could be made wide enough for the first cars of the area. The rural municipality of Rosedale No. 283 was incorporated December 13, 1909. Winter trails in the horse and buggy days would have two tracks across
15120-495: The small hamlet of Bethune, Saskatchewan to the north and Hwy 354 . A former picnic area north of Bethune closed in 2013 or 2014. In the Allan Hills is the village of Findlater with 49 residents on the south side of the LRT, and picnic site on the north. In 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) is the northbound turnoff for Hwy 2 to Prince Albert . This commences the 11.6 kilometres (7.2 mi) concurrency with Hwy 2 into
15255-606: The smaller grain elevators that were numerous along the highway, sentinels of most communities along the route. Improved technology for harvest, transport and road construction have made the large inland terminals more viable economically. The rural governing body around Moose Jaw is Moose Jaw No. 161 , which serves 1,228 residents (2006 census), which includes the Moose Jaw, Canadian Forces Base. Meat-processing plants, salt, potash, urea fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia and ethanol producers abound in this area with easy transport access to
15390-480: The town of Chamberlain . Chamberlain , a village of 108 residents is at the intersection of the LRT, Hwy 2 south to Moose Jaw , and Hwy 733 . A Surveyor and Ox Cart created by Davidson welder, farmer and sculptor Don Wilkins was erected in Chamberlain. are two sculptures A large sculpture of the prairie flower Prairie Lilies is also erected at Chamberlain. North of Chamberlain is a picnic stop area on
15525-411: The town of Chamberlain . The $ 1.4 million spent here included the rubberized asphalt pavement surface, curbs and catch basins. "The mining, exploration, and oil and gas sectors across northern Saskatchewan funnel thousands of heavy trucks through Prince Albert on a daily basis. Improving this vital gateway will not only make travel safer and far more efficient for commercial traffic, but it will enhance
15660-471: The town's name echoes an old world name brought over by a homesick worker on the railroad, in this case that of Rostherne , a village in the United Kingdom. Rosthern has a public library, many parks and walking trails, Valley Regional Park with an 18-hole grass green golf course, two ball-diamonds, two indoor hockey rinks, a curling rink, bowling alley, and three school gyms. An outdoor swimming pool
15795-514: The towns and villages between Saskatoon and Regina. An initiative to twin the highway between Saskatoon and Prince Albert was launched in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2006, Provincial Highways and Transportation Minister Eldon Lautermilch stated that "twinning will improve the province's busiest highways to support tourism and economic development, and move our export goods to market efficiently across inter-provincial borders." Sections of highway nearest to Saskatoon were twinned first; with
15930-516: The urban communities of Grenfell , Oakshela and Broadview . Grenfell has a population of 947, and Broadview 611. Grenfell is home to a 14,700 tonne inland concrete terminal as well as a large grain elevator located at the CPR line. Oakshela , an unincorporated area, is the only municipality served by the RM . The town of Broadview was an 1882 Canadian Pacific Railway divisional point. The Broadview Museum houses heritage of Broadview and area. The town of Whitewood , 869 residents in 2006,
16065-473: The west side of the highway and in another 14.3 kilometres (8.9 mi) is an unincorporated area of Aylesbury. This hamlet commemorates the LRT history with an Ox and Red River Cart sculpture by Don Wilkins located southwest of the LRT near the town entrance. The Midlakes Community Coalition erected this statue in 1999. Near the highway turn off at Aylesbury is a cemetery located on a hill near Lake Alexander. The Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus circumcinctus)
16200-546: The western leg of the route, while a 7.3-kilometre (4.5 mi) bypassed section of Hwy 11 became Hwy 11A . Tenders for construction work on Highway 11 in 2008 amounted to $ 63.3 million of which $ 30 million saw 35 kilometres (22 mi) twinned between Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Among the upcoming projects which have received approval were the "paving of two sections of Highway 11 including 12.1 kilometres (7.5 mi) of highway north of Osler to south of Hague, and 11.3 kilometres (7.0 mi) of highway north of Macdowall to
16335-442: The world-famous bird sanctuary at Chaplin, Saskatchewan . Valjean, and Secretan are also too small to have their own municipal governments and they are located along the highway proper. Valjean supported a post office between 1912 and 1968, whereas Secretan's post office survived from 1911 to 1970. Wheatlands No 163 established in 1909 features the communities of Parkbeg as well as Mortlach. Parkbeg, an unincorporated area, had
16470-613: Was a famous farmer developing hardy wheat varieties for the Saskatchewan short growing season. Highway 312 provides access to the Batoche National Historic Site which features the Caron house, St. Antoine de Padoue church and rectory. Batoche is where Louis Riel fought his final battles in the North-West Rebellion of 1885. The Métis adopted a river lot system for settlement near Batoche along
16605-573: Was a proposed as 4 lane twinned highway connector road linking two National Highway System routes as a part of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI), linking Hwy 1 , the Trans Canada Highway and Hwy 11. This route was expended to continue east and bypass southern and eastern Regina, connecting with Hwy 1 east of the city. The Regina Bypass was opened in October 2019 with Hwy 11 being designated to
16740-472: Was also an integral part of the North West Resistance. Duck Lake along route 11 also re-tells the story of the North-West Rebellion in murals on town buildings. Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Center relates the history of first nations, Métis and an immigrant pioneer Society to the area. As well, Glen Scrimshaw Art Gallery provides a showing of local artist Glen Scrimshaw. After Duck Lake
16875-764: Was completed in 2005. Rosthern is also home to the Youth Farm Bible Camp. Nearby Rosthern is the Seager Wheeler Farm , a National Historic Site of Canada , and the Rosthern Mennonite Heritage Museum ( c. 1909–1910). It is a Municipal Heritage Property on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. Valley Regional Park ( 52°41′00″N 106°18′02″W / 52.6834°N 106.3006°W / 52.6834; -106.3006 ), founded in 1974,
17010-488: Was considered an important transportation route from a national perspective, and therefore received funding under the National Highways Project. The highway between Saskatoon and Rosthern was partially paved and the remainder was oiled to create a dust-free all-weather surface, and in 1964, the last remaining gravel section of the highway, between Rosthern and its junction with Highway 2, was oiled. In
17145-459: Was constructed to connect Saskatoon and Rosthern via Warman and Hague. Once this phase of construction was complete, the Rosthern to Prince Albert segment was upgraded and fully paved, and the segment between MacDowall and Prince Albert was re-routed along a straighter course. In 1960, the section between Regina and Lumsden was the first to be converted to a four lane twinned highway. Twinning
17280-578: Was created in 1890 in conjunction with the coming of the CNR . When Saskatchewan became a province the Local Improvement District was formed, becoming the Rural Municipality of Lumsden No. 189 in 1912. One of the many administrative concerns of the RM was road construction and maintenance. The Qu'Appelle Valley provides a scenic route as the LRT traverses the Qu'Appelle River. Lumsden Historical Museum, The town of Lumsden , located on
17415-518: Was first established as Whitewood Station, North West Territories in 1883. Dr. Rudolph Meyer led a group of French Counts to the area of Whitewood in the 1880s to develop a community similar to the communities for nobility in Europe. Merchant's Bank Heritage Center is a heritage building of Whitewood , which celebrates its link to the French Counts of St. Hubert. The next RM along the way
17550-419: Was first named Troy, and was an administrative centre of the North West Territories . Originally roadwork was done by horsepower, and the municipality owned its horses and equipment. It was found that roadwork under the supervision of a councilor cost half as much as that under a road commission system. There were problems with labor. One cold November payday the whole crew quit, with not one left to even feed
17685-494: Was made straighter; the distance traversed between Saskatoon and Regina was reduced by 27 miles. It more closely followed the CNR tracks and contained fewer right angle corners than it had in 1926. The highway between Saskatoon and Prince Albert received less attention during this period; a 1956 highway map shows that it was still almost entirely gravel. Following the completion of the Trans Canada Highway , federal funds became available for provincial highway projects. Highway 11
17820-436: Was one of the first two SK interchanges which opened in 1967. Highway 11 is signed in both directions around Circle Drive in Saskatoon. Continuing North, the highway passes several interchanges, including with 8th Street and College Drive/ Highway 5 . After crossing the South Saskatchewan River, Circle Drive becomes a surface arterial commercial-industrial roadway for approximately 1.5 km. The Western route, proceeding due west on
17955-482: Was originally named Tourond's Coulee, Northwest Territories (NWT) . The Battle of Fish Creek memorial is near Batoche, and St. Laurent de Grandin features the St. Laurent Shrine. The intersection of Hwy 312 is north of Hague by 18.1 kilometres (11.2 mi). Duck Lake is just south of the Hwy 212 intersection and Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park is west of the LRT on Hwy 212 . This historic fur trade center
18090-464: Was the first path between Moosomin and Fort Ellice, Manitoba. The transcontinental CPR paralleled this trail when coming through in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Provincial Highway 4 , the precursor of the Trans–Canada Saskatchewan Highway 1 followed the surveyed grade of the transcontinental CPR between the Alberta and Manitoba border. Travel along Provincial Highway 4 before
18225-440: Was upgraded. "The upland collection area for the underground streams comes together on top of the valley near Chamberlain. Highway construction surveyors had to curve the right-of-way to avoid this area. Another interesting diversion that the highway surveyors had to make, at the insistence of local residents, was to go around a large stone that had a metal marker spike in it, likely set up and recorded by early explorers. This site
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