Outlook, Saskatchewan
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Outlook is a town in west central Saskatchewan, Canada about 80 km south-southwest of Saskatoon. Located along the South Saskatchewan River downstream from Gardiner Dam and the Coteau Creek power station which is just a short 35 minute journey.
It is located within the Sun West School Division.
According to the Canada 2006 Census:[1]
| Population: | 1936 (0.6% from 2001) |
| Land area: | 7.83 km2 (3.02 sq mi) |
| Population density: | 271.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (704 /sq mi) |
| Median age: | 46.3 (males: 44.3, females: 48.8) |
| Total private dwellings: | {{{privateDwell}}} |
| Dwellings occupied by permanent residents: | {{{privateDwellusual}}} |
| Median household income: | $37,924 |
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[edit] History
Settlement of the area began in the early 1900's for farmland, and auctioning of lots began in 1908. The official start for the town was on August 26, 1908 when CPR commenced the auction of lots. Bidding was very competitive and the CPR received $68,000 for only 500 lots.
On November 23, 1908 the citizens of Outlook welcomed the first train. Within the month the CPR were running a tri-weekly train service carrying huge piles of lumber. The supply of workers and materials was far outweighed by the demand for more buildings. The current station building was built in 1909 and a year later, on November 1, 1910, Outlook was officially declared a town.
[edit] Major attractions
- Outlook & District Regional Park - Has everything you could ever want to do in the summer--and more! The park is situated along the South Saskatchewan River has 50 electrified campsites, an outdoor heated junior size Olympic swimming pool and paddling pool for toddlers, hiking trails and the Riverview Golf Course.
- Skytrail bridge - Outlook's newest attraction is the pedestrian bridge. The bridge is 3000 feet long and stands 156ft above the South Saskatchewan River, boasting beauitful views of nature.
- Riverview Golf Club - A beautiful, 9-hole golf course situated in the Outlook and District Regional Park directly along the riverbank.
- Canoe Trek - Canoes launch from the bank of the South Saskatchewan river in the park for the Annual Canoe Trek. The two-day trip in August, takes you from Outlook, north to Whitecap Dakota First Nations. The price includes all meals and transportation back to Outlook.
- The Canada Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Center - located on the outskirts of town. This is a research facility, which tests different crops, diseases, chemicals under dryland and irrigation. The center has many tours during the summer as well as a field day in July.
- The Outlook Recreation Complex - hosts a skating rink, 4-sheet curling rink (new in 2001) and a 4-lane bowling alley. Adjacent to the Rec Plex are five lush green ball diamonds, utilized by minor ball and adult slo-pitch teams.
- The Outlook & District Heritage Museum - located in the former railroad station with over 2500 artifacts from the Outlook area. Some of the highlights include:
- a Caboose that is open to the public to tour through
- a large arrowhead collection from across Saskatchewan that also includes First Nations' stone tools
- an old holding cell from the Broderick train station
- a beautiful polished antique stove
- a collection of over 400 salt & pepper shakers from around the world collected by a local resident
- antique hospital equipment donated by the Outlook Union Hospital
- the original printing press from Outlook Printers
- the proposed model plan of Gardiner Dam and Lake Diefenbaker
- Outlook is a growing center for health services. Outlook boasts some very integral services such as a hospital, clinic, optometrist, dental clinic, massage therapy, counseling services and home care. We also have a level 4 Senior's Care Center, as well as a Private Seniors Home and the new Integrated Outlook & District Health Centre that has now been open.
- A collection of beautiful murals around town which portray the areas heritage and industry.
- Outlook is also famous for its recycling program.
- Outlook Airport is located South East of Outlook.
[edit] Schools and Colleges
- Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute - a fully accredited high school offering grades 10, 11 and 12, with residences for 122 students
- Prairie West Regional College
- Outlook High School - Home of the Blues, a public school offering grades 6-12, also houses the Wheatland Library Outlook Branch
- Outlook Elementary School - a public school offering grades K-5.
[edit] Famous Residents
-Shay Stephenson - Property of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings
-Logan Stephenson - Property of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes
-Bob Stephenson - Former NHL Player for the Toronto Maple Leafs
-Marcia Kilgore - Owner of Bliss Spa in New York
-Grant Kook - Entrepreneur in Saskatoon, Sask
-Andrew Sarauer - Property of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks
[edit] Things To Do
Aside from the Jim Kook Arena and the Outlook and District Regional Park, Outlook offers many activities and attractions for young and old alike. Outlook has a movie theatre, with two shows playing daily each week. In addition,Outlook has a growing arts community, including theatre, painting, writing, and sketching. The Equinox Theatre and the LCBI theatre group put on productions throughout the year; in March 2009, Beauty and the Beast will be put on by Equinox Theatre.
The Variety Place Gallery showcases new artists each month. Work of local artists and craftsman are also placed around town in local businesses.
[edit] References
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. 2009-02-24. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved on 9 March 2009.
[edit] External links
| North: Delisle | ||
| West: Milden | Dinsmore | Conquest | Outlook | East: Broderick | Kenaston | Davidson |
| South: Macrorie | Lucky Lake | Beechy |
Coordinates: 51°30′N 107°03′W / 51.5°N 107.05°W
