User:Masterhatch/sandbox

Building sandcastles in my sandbox!

My projects

Quick links

• List of protected areas of Saskatchewan
• Canadian Register of Historic Places
• List of historic places in Saskatchewan
• List of historic places in rural municipalities of Saskatchewan
• List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Saskatchewan
• List of Saskatchewan provincial highways
• Saskatchewan Water Security Agency
• List of dams and reservoirs in Canada
• List of airports in Saskatchewan
• List of defunct airports in Canada
• List of rivers of Canada
• List of lakes of Canada

Communities of Saskatchewan

• List of communities in Saskatchewan
• List of municipalities in Saskatchewan
• List of rural municipalities in Saskatchewan
• List of designated places in Saskatchewan
• List of Indian reserves in Saskatchewan
• List of cities in Saskatchewan
• List of towns in Saskatchewan
• List of villages in Saskatchewan
• List of hamlets in Saskatchewan
• List of resort villages in Saskatchewan
• List of ghost towns in Saskatchewan
• List of population centres in Saskatchewan
• List of census divisions of Saskatchewan
• List of regions of Saskatchewan

To do and / or clean up

• NCC Cypress hills
• Qu'Appelle River
• Nanaimo Lakes and add ski hill
• Mount Washington (British Columbia)
• Porcupine Provincial Forest merge with Porcupine Provincial Forest (Manitoba)?
• Frog Lake National historical site??
• Beaver Hills (Saskatchewan)
• merge Roads in Canada and Numbered highways in Canada?
• Look at (clean up, add to) all the islands in Saskatchewan
• Hamilton Mountain, Ottawa East

Future projects

• Czechs in WHA? 1977–78 WHA season & 1978–79 WHA season
• Duck Mountain

Highways

Bridge repair and other upgrades to Saskatchewan Highway 3, Saskatchewan Highway 3, Saskatchewan Highway 2

Highway 13 from Redverse to Manitoba: 24.9 km at $9.5 million

Saskatchewan Highway 4

Highway 4 runs from the semi-arid hills of the Missouri Coteau near the Canada–U.S. border in the south, north to the boreal forest of central and northern Saskatchewan. The highway traverses hills, plateaus, a continental divide, and open prairie. It crosses several significant rivers, passes by large lakes, and provides access to several cities, towns, and parks.

U.S. border to Swift Current

Highway 4 begins in south-western Saskatchewan at the Canada–US border crossng of Morgan–Monchy, about 31 kilometres (19 mi) south of Val Marie. At the border crossing, the highway continues south into Montana as U.S. Route 191. Heading north, Highway 4 passes by the former community of Monchy en route to the east–west Highway 18. From the border to 18, it is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi). Highway 18 and 4 then share a 16-kilometre (9.9 mi) long concurrency that heads north-east past the community of Masefield towards the West Block of Grasslands National Park. Once the highway reaches Highway 607, the access road to the park, it turns north to Val Marie. At Val Marie, the concurrency ends with 18 resuming its eastward travel and 4 continuing north. On the north side of town, Highway 4 crosses the Frenchman River, which is a major river in the region that has its source to the west in the Cypress Hills and its mouth to the south at the Milk River in Montana. Highway 4 continues north from Val Marie into the hills of the Missouri Coteau following Denniel Creek — a tributary of the Frenchman River — to the community of Beaver Valley. At Beaver Valley, Denniel Creek turns west while Highway 4 continues north for a further 29 kilometres (18 mi) to the village of Cadillac and Highway 13. The highway runs along the western side of Cadillac and intersects Highway 13 at the north-west corner of the village. From Cadillac, Highway 4 travels north for about 65 kilometres (40 mi) to Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway, in the city of Swift Current. Along the way, it crosses the continental divide and decends the northern slopes of the Missouri Coteau, roughly paralleling the north-flowing Swift Current Creek. Along this segment, Highway 4 provides access to the communities of Blumenort, Blumenhof, Wymark, Springfeld, and Schantzenfeld and intersects Highways 43, 343, 721, 379, and 363.

Swift Current

Highway 4 approaches the city of Swift Current at its south-east corner. It enters the city and travels through an industral area as Memorial Drive, where it intersects several roads, including Airport Road, which leads out to Swift Current Airport. At that intersection with Airport Road, it crosses an aquaduct and then continues north across a set of railway tracks. A short distance later, it intersects Chaplin Street and Paterdon Drive at which point it also becomes 22nd Street NE. The highway continues north, then north-west passing by a housing subdivision, Swift Current Recreational Complex, and Elmwood Golfclub. It then crosses Swift Current Creek and has an interchange with Highway 1. On the north side of Highway 1, Highway 4 becomes four lanes for less than 400 metres (1,300 ft) as it has several intersections through a commercial area that includes Swift Current Mall, big box stores, and Cypress Regional Hospital. The highway then turns west for almost a kilometre before coming to a stop sign at the intersection with Central Avenue N. At that intersection, Highway 4 turns north and leaves the city.

Swift Current to The Battlefords

After travelling north for 30 kilometres (19 mi) past Swift Current, Highway 4 bends to the north-west for 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) where it provides access to Stewart Valley, turns due east, and begins a 6.8-kilometre (4.2 mi) long concurrency with Highway 738. At the end of the concurrency, 738 continues east while 4 heads north-west into Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. The highway then meanders down into a valley where it crosses the western end of Lake Diefenbaker (South Saskatchewan River) via a causeway and bridge. Once across the lake, the highway climbs out of the valley, leaves the park, and resumes its northerly routing towards Kyle and Highway 342. Highway 342 heads east into the Coteau Hills where it provides access to Clearwater Lake Regional Park and the Matador Grassland. Travelling north of the Highway 342 intersection, Highway 4 provides access to Sanctuary (via Highway 647) and Elrose. Just north of Elrose, Highway 4 begins a 3.2-kilometre (2 mi) long northbound concurrency with Highway 44. From where 44 departs the concurrency and resumes its eastward travel, Highway 4 continues a further 30 kilometres (19 mi) north to the western terminus of Highway 15. About 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of that, Highway 4 meets Highway 7 at a four-way stop in Rosetown. Highway 7 is a major highway that connects the city of Saskatoon to points west in the province of Alberta. Highway 4 runs north along the western side of Rosetown providing access to many businesses and facilities, including the Rosetown Health Centre and Rosetown Central High School. Highway 4 leaves Rosetown heading north to Biggar. En route, it crosses Eagle Creek, intersects the eastern terminus of Highway 31, travels through Marriott at Highway 768, traverses the eastern slopes of The Bear Hills, and skirts around Richmond Lake.

Just south-west of Biggar, Highway 4 meets the eastern terminus of Highway 51, turns to the north-east, crosses four sets of railway tracks, and runs along the western side of town to Highway 14. At that intersection, the two highways begin a 1-kilometre (0.62 mi) long south-southeastbound concurrency that runs along the northern limits of Biggar. At Main Street, Highway 14 continues east while 4 turns north towards the North Saskatchewan River. The highway heads north through Monarchvale and then begins to bend to the north-west at Highway 784 west of Lizard Lake. Almost 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) later, it straightens out and heads west to Cando and Highway 655. From Candor, it turns north and heads into the Mosquito 109 and Grizzly Bear's Head 110 & Lean Man 111 Indian reserves. North of the Indian reserves, the highway crosses Cooper Creek and then Battle River. Once across the Battle River, it enters The Battlefords. "The Battlefords" is the collective name given to the adjacent communities of the city of North Battleford and the town of Battleford.

Once across Battle River, Highway 4 heads north towards the North Saskatchewan River where it goes from a two-lane highway to a four-lane one. Highway 4 passes by Fort Battleford National Historic Site, which is on the east side of the highway, just south of the town of Battleford. Highway 4 then runs along the western side of Battleford where it is joined by Highway 40. The two highways run concurrently to meet Highway 16 (the Yellowhead Highway) at an interchange. The three highways then run concurrently north-east across the North Saskatchewan River via the Battlefords Bridge. Once across the river, 16 and 40 veer off to the south-east while 4 continues into the city of North Battleford. It goes under a railway bridge and then comes to a four-way intersection controlled by traffic lights. Railway Avenue E approaches the intersection from the south, 11th Avenue from the east, and 100th Street from the north. Highway 4 turns north and heads out of the city as 100th Street. The road travels through commercial, residential, and light industrial as it heads out of the city. It is also at this point it returns to being a two-lane highway, almost 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) after the four-lane section started.

The Battlefords to Meadow Lake Provincial Park

From the city of North Battleford to the highway's northern terminus in Meadow Lake Provincial Park, it is about 194 kilometres (121 mi). Continuing north out of the city, Highway 4 intersects Highways 378 and 26 and provides access to Hamlin. North of the intersection with Highway 26, Highway 4 approaches Jackfish Lake, Murray Lake, and The Battlefords Provincial Park. The highway travels between the two lakes giving access to several lakeside communities, including Trevessa Beach, Summerfield Beach, Day's Beach, Pelican Point, West Chatfield Beach, Sleepy Hollow, Maymont Beach, and Cochin. North of Cochin, Highway 4 runs along the eastern boundary of The Battlefords Provincial Park. Highway 204, also known as Bayview Heights Road, branches off 4 into the park providing access to the amenities. North of the park, Highway 4 intersects Highway 674. Highway 674 heads west along the northern shore of Jackfish Lake. Highway 4 then ascends the Meadow Lake Escarpment en route to Meadow Lake. The divide between the Saskatchewan and Churchill Rivers is on the escarpment. Continuing north, the highway passes through Marlin and several small Indian reserves. It also has a 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) long concurency with Highway 794. It then meets, and has a 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) long concurrency with, Highway 3 at Glaslyn. Highway 4 then continues north past Midnight Lake and enters the boreal forest. It continues north through the forested hills for about 70 kilometres (43 mi) en route to the city of Meadow Lake. As the highway approaches the city, it decends from the Meadow Lake Escarpment, crosses Nolin Creek, and intersects Highways 304 and 799. It then travels past Meadow Lake Golf Club and runs along the western side of Meadow Lake providing access to commercial and light industrial neighbourhoods. At the north-western part of the city, it meets, and begins a 9.8-kilometre (6.1 mi) long concurrency with, Highway 55 (Northern Woods and Water Route) that first goes north then west. Highway 55 continues west while Highway 4 turns north towards Meadow Lake Provincial Park and its northern terminus.

This final leg of the highway is about 31 kilometres (19 mi) long. It crosses the Beaver River and then passes through the village of Dorintosh (where it intersects Highway 779). About 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Dorintosh, the highway enters Meadow Lake Provincial Park. Shortly thereafter, it crosses the Waterhen River and ends at the junction of Highway 224 and Highway 904.

Lake infobox

• Lake infobox

Pukatawagan Lake, Pukatawagan Lake (Saskatchewan), McIntosh Lake (Saskatchewan), Trout Lake, Trout Lake (Saskatchewan), Ministikwan Lake, Ministikwan Lake (Saskatchewan), Island Lake First Nation, Island Lake First Nation No. 161, Island Lake 161

Along the Churchill River in Sk: Lac Île-à-la-Crosse, Shagwenaw Lake, Dipper Lake, Primeau Lake, Knee Lake, Dreger Lake, Sandy Lake, Pinehouse Lake, Sandfly Lake, Kinosaskaw Lake, Black Bear Island Lake, Trout Lake (Saskatchewan), Crew Lake, Torrance Lake, Nipew Lake, Hayman Lake, Barker Lake, Devil Lake, Otter Lake (Saskatchewan), Mountain Lake, Drope Lake, Nistowiak Lake, Drinking Lake, Kag Lake, Trade Lake, Uskik Lake, Ourom Lake, Iskwatam Lake, Wapumon Lake, Wintego Lake, Pita Lake, Reeds Lake, Sokatisewin Lake, Wasawakasik Lake, Okopwatsikew Lake, Loon Lake (crosses border into Mb), Sisipuk Lake, Bonald Lake, Pukatawagan Lake, Flatrock Lake, Highrock Lake, Allen Lake, Granville Lake, Opachuanau Lake, Southern Indian Lake, Partridge Breast Lake, Missinipi Lake, Northern Indian Lake, Fidler Lake, Billard Lake.

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Ministikwan Lake
Ministikwan Lake Location in Saskatchewan Ministikwan Lake Ministikwan Lake (Canada)
Location	West-central Saskatchewan
Coordinates	54.0168°N 109.6508°W / 54.0168; -109.6508
Part of	Churchill River drainage basin
River sources	Meadow Lake Escarpment
Primary outflows	Ministikwan Creek
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	9 km (5.6 mi)
Surface area	2,773 ha (6,850 acres)
Max. depth	25.6 m (84 ft)
Shore length1	58 km (36 mi)
Surface elevation	570 m (1,870 ft)
Islands	Bear Island
Settlements	Ministikwan 161 Indian reserve
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Ministikwan Lake is a lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is about 32 kilometres (20 mi) west of the village of Loon Lake within the Bronson Forest on the Meadow Lake Escarpment. About three-quarters of the lake is surrounded by the Ministikwan 161 Indian reserve while the rest is in the Bronson Forest Recreation Site.

Ministikwan Lake has a housing subdivision, lodge, campgrounds, Bible camp, outfitters, beach, and a boat launch. Access is from Highway 21. Highway 699's western terminus is at Highway 21 at Ministikwan Lake's eastern end. The band office for the Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation — also known as Island Lake First Nation — is at the lake.

Description

Ministikwan Lake covers an area of 2,773 hectares (6,850 acres), is 25.6 metres (84 ft) deep, and has a shoreline that is about 58 kilometres (36 mi) long. The lake is within the Beaver River's watershed in west-central Saskatchewan. The Beaver River is a major tributary of Churchill River. Several small rivers flow into the lake from the surrounding hills and forest while its outflow, Ministikwan Creek, leaves the lake at the eastern end and heads east into Makwa Lake. Ministikwan Lake is within the Bronson Forest and is surrounded by Ministikwan 161 Indian reserve and Bronson Forest Recreation Site. The main village for the Indian reserve is on the lake's northern shore.

Recreation

Most of the recreational facilities at Ministikwan Lake are at the eastern end of the lake with access roads off Highway 21. There are amenities such as a beach, boat launch, lodging, and an outfitters. Facilities include Summer Escape RV Resort, Ministikwan Lodge, Ministikwan Lake Youth Camp, Southridge Bible Camp, and Johnson's Outfitters. Johnson's Outfitters operates a campground and has bear and deer hunting packages.

Fish species

Fish commonly found in Ministikwan Lake include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, lake whitefish, burbot, white sucker, and cisco.

See also

• List of lakes of Saskatchewan
• Tourism in Saskatchewan

References

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River infobox

• River infobox

Foster River, Foster River (Saskatchewan), Eulas Lake

{{Short description|River in Saskatchewan, Canada} {{Use Canadian English|date=June 2026} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}

Foster River
Map of the Churchill River drainage basin
Location of the river's mouth in Saskatchewan Masterhatch/sandbox (Canada)
Location
Country	Canada
Province	Saskatchewan
Physical characteristics
Source	Upper Foster Lake
• location	Northern Saskatchewan Administration District
• coordinates	56.7337°N 105.3176°W / 56.7337; -105.3176
Mouth	Churchill River
• location	Northern Saskatchewan Administration District
• coordinates	55.7834°N 105.8172°W / 55.7834; -105.8172
Basin features
River system	Churchill River
Tributaries
• left	Sandy Creek
Waterbodies	Middle Foster Lake Lower Foster Lake Fiest Lake Drew Lake Eulas Lake
Waterfalls	Grand Rapids

Foster River is a river in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It flows from Upper Foster Lake south through the Canadian Shield and boreal forest to the Churchill River. The climate is subarctic. There are several fly-in hunting and fishing outfitters along the course of the river.

Description

Foster River is a major tributary of the Churchill River. Beginning at Upper Foster Lake, the river flows south into the north end of Middle Foster Lake. It leaves Middle Foster Lake at the lake's eastern end and flows over Grand Rapids into Lower Foster Lake. Leaving Lower Foster Lake, the river meanders south through boreal forest and the Canadian Shield en route to the Churchill River. Along the way, it passes through several more lakes, including Fiest, Drew, and Eulas. It enters the Churchill River at Kinosaskow Lake.

Outfitters found along Foster River include Foster Lake Lodge on Middle Foster Lake near Grand Rapids, Beaver Lodge Fly-Inn at Lower Foster Lake, and Foster River Camps at Eulas Lake.

Fish species commonly found in the Foster River system include

See also

• List of rivers of Saskatchewan
• Hudson Bay drainage basin

External links

• Rock Climbing on the Foster River in Saskatchewan

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[[Category:Rivers of Saskatchewan] [[Category:Tributaries of Hudson Bay]

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Island infobox

Newcastle Island, Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park {{Short description|Island in British Columbia, Canada} {{Use Canadian English|date=August 2025} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2025}

Newcastle Island

Newcastle Island Location in Saskatchewan Newcastle Island Newcastle Island (Canada)
Geography
Location	Nanaimo Harbour
Coordinates	49.1911°N 123.935°W / 49.1911; -123.935
Administration
Canada
Province	British Columbia

Newcastle Island is an island...

See also

• List of islands of British Columbia

References

[[Category:Lake islands of British Columbia]

Bridge infobox

Battlefords Bridge

{{Short description|Bridge in Saskatchewan, Canada} {{Use Canadian English|date=June 2025} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}

Battlefords Bridge
Battlefords Bridge
Coordinates	52.75823°N 108.31628°W / 52.75823; -108.31628
Carries	Motor vehicles
Crosses	North Saskatchewan River
Locale	The Battlefords
Begins	Town of Battleford
Ends	City of North Battleford
Maintained by	Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure
Next upstream	Railway bridge
Next downstream	Battleford Bridge
Characteristics
Design	Concrete and steel girder
No. of lanes	4
History
Constructed by	PCL-Maxam, a Joint Venture (for the second span only)
Construction end	2002
Construction cost	$10.2 million (for the second span only)
Replaces	Battleford Bridge
Location
Interactive map of Battlefords Bridge

The Battlefords Bridge is a twin-span, four lane concrete and steel girder highway bridge across the North Saskatchewan River in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is along the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Trail. The Battlefords Bridge connects the town of Battleford on the south shore and the city of North Battleford on the north shore. Three highways, 16, 4, and 40, run concurrently across the bridge.

See also

• List of crossings of the North Saskatchewan River

References

[[Category:Bridges completed in 2002] [[Category:Road bridges in Saskatchewan] [[Category:Bridges over the North Saskatchewan River]

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Mountain infobox

Thickwood Hills, Thickwood Hills (Saskatchewan), Thickwood Hills NWA, Thickwood Hills National Wildlife Area

• Infobox mountain

Thickwood Hills
Thickwood Hills Location in Saskatchewan Thickwood Hills Thickwood Hills (Canada)
Highest point
Coordinates	49°14′00″N 106°30′02″W
Geography
Location	Saskatchewan, Canada

The Thickwood Hills

See also

• List of mountains of Saskatchewan
• Geography of Saskatchewan
• List of protected areas of Saskatchewan

References

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[[Category:Hills of Saskatchewan] [[Category:Natural history of Saskatchewan] [[Category:Landforms of Saskatchewan]

Settlement infobox

• Infobox settlement

{{Short description|Village in Saskatchewan, Canada} {{Use Canadian English|date=December 2025} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2025}

Stalwart
Hamlet
Stalwart Location in Saskatchewan Stalwart Stalwart (Canada)
Coordinates: 51.229948°N 105.441716°W / 51.229948; -105.441716
Country	Canada
Province	Saskatchewan
Rural municipality	Big Arm No. 251
Highways	Highway 2

• Stalwart National Wildlife Area, Stalwart NWA
• Rural Municipality of Big Arm No. 251, RM of Big Arm No. 251

Stalwart NWA is west of Last Mountain Lake and east of Highway 2 and the community of Stalwart. Founded in 1969 "to protect the marshes and adjacent uplands from agricultural encroachment", it covers a total of over 1,525 hectares (3,770 acres) of wetland habitat.

"Its 600 hectares of wetlands are an important breeding and migratory staging area for marsh wildlife, especially waterfowl and shorebirds; over 115 bird species have been observed here. Established in 1969, Environment and Climate Change Canada partnered with Ducks Unlimited Canada to manage water levels in the wetland complex."

"1,250 hectares of land; over 600 hectares are managed wetland habitat used primarily by marsh birds for breeding and staging."

"Water levels in the units of the marsh are largely dependent on small streams fed by winter snowmelt in the surrounding watershed. A stream diversion and dam leading to the centre unit provides additional spring runoff water to the marsh."

"There is a dam on the outlet of the south unit, which helps increase the duration of water retention over the summer and during years of drought."

"115 bird species"

See also

• List of communities in Saskatchewan

References

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Prairie National Wildlife Area

• Prairie National Wildlife Areas:

#	Rural municipality	Area	Coordinates	Notes
1	RM of Clayton No. 333		52.0742°N 102.1344°W / 52.0742; -102.1344	Eastern most NWA
2	RM of Rosthern No. 403		52.6135°N 106.2623°W / 52.6135; -106.2623
3	RM of Rosthern No. 403		52.5611°N 106.2741°W / 52.5611; -106.2741	Eastern shore of Hnatiw Lake
4	RM of Duck Lake No. 463	65 ha (160 acres)	52.7020°N 106.1919°W / 52.7020; -106.1919
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27	RM of Golden West No. 95	259 ha (640 acres)	49.9669°N 103.1094°W / 49.9669; -103.1094	Saint Clair NWA