Table of Contents

Population and Census Statistics	R.M. Administration
Business Listing	Agriculture Statistics
Municipal Services	Schools
Municipal Administration	Churches
Municipal Directory	Health Care
Transportation Services	Clubs and Organizations
Property Available - Lots Starting at $20!!	Entertainment
Provincial Government Services	Recreation
Communications and Media	Parks
Historic Sites

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SELECTED STATISTICS FROM FEDERAL CENSUS

Population/Land Area 

Population 2001 ...................................... 624
Population 1996 ...................................... 667
Population Beardy's Okemasis Reserve (2001) .......... 1224
Land in Square Kilometers ............................ 2.86

Dwelling/household Characteristics (2001)

Total number of private dwellings .................... 241
Total number of owner occupied dwellings ............. 165
Total number of rented dwellings ..................... 620

Language
First learned and still spoken:

English .............................................. 420
French ............................................... 120
English & French...................................... 15
Other language ....................................... 10

Businesses

Duck Lake has a variety of businesses that offer both goods and services and always provide them with a smile. Listed below are the businesses along with their telephone numbers. All are area code (306).

A&M Septic ...................................... 467-4588
Beardy's & Okemasis Willow Cree First Nation .... 467-4423
Belle Pulse Ltd. ................................ 467-4476
Carlton Trail Pharmacy .......................... 467-4555
Chester Fried Chicken ........................... 467-2288
Conexus Credit Union ............................ 1-800-667-7477
Country Choice Meats ............................ 467-4422
Crossroads Restaurant and Store ................. 467-2255
D&H Lumber ...................................... 467-4408
Debray's Plumbing and Heating ................... 467-4489
Duck Lake Agencies .............................. 467-4800
Duck Lake Hotel ................................. 467-2059
Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre .......... 467-2057
Duck Lake Variety and Liquor Vendor ............. 467-2177
Family Center Ltd. .............................. 467-4467
Family Wellness Centre .......................... 467-4855
Fisher's Service ................................ 467-2149
Gehon's Archery ................................. 467-2120
Glenda's Frame Shop ............................. 467-2142
Green Acres Charolais ........................... 467-2286
Jackpine Stables/Bed and Breakfast .............. 467-2005
Lanovaz Bigway .................................. 467-2288
Lanovaz Bigway Catering ......................... 467-2288
Mallard's Discount Gas & Restaurant ............. 467-4410
MilkyWay Towing ................................. 467-4802
Norman Epp Handyman Service ..................... 467-4714
Northern Oats Enterprise Ltd. ................... 467-2154
Penner's Cafe ................................... 467-2024
Perret Agencies ................................. 467-2212
Piche Financial Services ........................ 467-2024
Pioneer Cafe .................................... 467-2201
R&D Auto Clinic ................................. 467-4516
RPM Productions ................................. 467-4647
Rural Municipality of Duck Lake No. 463 ......... 467-2011
Scrimshaw Gallery ............................... 467-2226
Town of Duck Lake ............................... 467-2277
TMH Wood & Metal Works .......................... 467-4969

Municipal Services

Law Enforcement

The Town of Duck Lake receives services from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment located in Rosthern.

The Rosthern detachment consists of fourteen staff including civilians.

Fire Protection

The Duck Lake Volunteer Fire Department consists of approximately 15 members who provide round-the-clock protection utilizing a 911 pager system which contacts them and transmits the location of the fire.

Water

Source - 2 Wells
Treatment - Permanganate, chlorine
Peak Demands - 74, 600 gal/day
Rates - $40/6000 gal/3 months
          - $4/1000 gal thereafter
Basic Rate - $80/3 months.

Sewage

System - Municipal
Treatment - Lagoon
Capacity - 1200 population

Sewage is discharged into lagoons, from which it is pumped for irrigation purposes.

Streets

The Town of Duck Lake has approximately 75% of the streets and municipal roads paved.

Municipal Administration

COUNCIL

Town Administrator:
        -Betty Fiolleau
Mayor:
        - Lloyd Debray
Six Counselors:
        - Denis Poirier
        - Neil Anderson
        - Rupert Fisher
        - Donna Piche
        - Raymond Piche

Each counselor is elected for a three-year concurrent term (election is usually held in October)

MUNICIPAL BOARDS

Murals Committee
        Chairman - Celine Perillat
Regional Interpretive Center
        Executive Director -Celine Perillat

MUNICIPALLY OWNED FACILITIES

Town Office .......... 301 Front Street
Library .............. 410 Victoria Avenue
Curling Rink ......... 140 Victoria Avenue
Skating Rink ......... 360 2nd Avenue South
Belle-A-Drome ........ 310 2nd Avenue South

TAX STRUCTURE

Year    Taxable Assessment    Municipal Mill Rate

2003    5, 688, 310                4.73
2004    5, 685, 575                14.73
2005    6, 923, 345                12.5

        Town Office
                Betty Fiolleau Administrator ......... 467-2277
        Town Shop .................................... 467-2151
        Duck Lake Skating Rink ....................... 467-2320
        Duck Lake Curling Rink ....................... 467-2132
        Duck Lake Fire Department .................... 467-4777
                 EMERGENCY ........................... 911
        Belle-A-Drome ................................ 467-9055
        R.C.M.P. ..................................... 232-6400
                EMERGENCY ............................ 911
        Ambulance .................................... 232-5656
                EMERGENCY ............................ 911
        Rural Municipality of Duck Lake
                Lois McCormick Administrator ......... 467-2011
        Rosthern Hosptal ............................. 232-4811
        Duck Lake & District Nursing Home ............ 467-4440
        Duck Lake Health Service Centre .............. 467-2233
        Wapiti Regional Library ...................... 467-2016

Transportation Services

Highways
Duck Lake is located midway between Prince Albert and Saskatoon on Highway #11 at the junction of Highway #212.

The average annual daily traffic is as follows:
        - #11 North & Southbound - 3360 vehicles
        - #212 - 1040 vehicles.

Truck Transport
Duck Lake is served by Rosthern Valley Transfer, Purolator Courier, Brinks, Co-Op and Loomis. This form of transportation has increased over the last few years.

Passenger Bus Service
Duck Lake is serviced by the Saskatchewan Transportation Company seven days a week. There are six buses daily and packages up to 100 pounds are accommodated by bus freight services.

Ferries
There is ferries service on either side of Duck Lake. The Wingard Ferry to the West, crosses the North Saskatchewan River and connects people to various towns and northern lakes. To the East is the St. Laurent Ferry. It crosses the South Saskatchewan River, making a shorter trip to some of the historic sites.

These Ferries not only provide transportation but also enjoyment for those people who cross the river to fish, picnics or for some to experience the thrill of riding the ferry for the first time.

Railways
Rail service in Duck Lake is provided by the Canadian National Railway. Loading facilities are also available in Town.

Air Service
Air Serviceis is accessible in Prince Albert (46 km) and Saskatoon (88 km). The Prince Albert Air Strip is the closest Air Service available with a 1525 concrete runway. Regina has the nearest customs office.

Property Available

Duck lake has commercial and industrial properties available for purchase or rent in the main street area of town. Residential lots, throughout town, are offered at the price of $20 of r a unserviced lot. Lots serviced with water, sewer or pavement have an additional cost of one half the expense of these services at the time they were completed. Tax title property is sold at Councils discretion. Lot size varies. A stipulation of purchase is that a taxable structure be in place within one year. Building permits and regulations must be adhered. All sales are subject to Council approval.

Provincial Government Services

Duck Lake has several government services available only 18 kilometers away. SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SaskTel and Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation all maintain services in Duck Lake. Offices that are also easily accessible are Community Resources, and Employment, the Public Health Nures, the Chiropodist and the Health Region.

Telephone Numbers

Communications

Newspapers

The Saskatchewan Valley News
        - based in Rosthern and is sold weekly in businesses or delivered to subscribers by mail.

The Star-Phoenix
        - based in Saskatoon and is delivered daily to households by carrier

The Prince Albert Daily Herald
        - based in Prince Albert

Western Producer
        - based in Saskatoon

Rural Roots
        - based in Prince Albert and is delivered weekly by mail

Saskatoon Sun
        - based in Saskatoon and is delivered weekly to households by carrier

Village Press
        - based in Warman

Radio Stations Received

Numbers indicate dial location
AM

• CJWW Saskatoon 600
• CKSW Swift Current 570
• CKBI Prince Albert 900
• CKCK Regina 620
• CBC Watrous 540
• CKOM Saskatoon 650 & Melfort 750

FM

• CFMC Saskatoon 95.1
• CKOM Saskatoon 102.1
• CFMM Prince Albert 99.1
• CFQC Saskatoon 92.9
• CBC Saskatoon 105.5
• CBC Regina 89.1

Television

• CFQC (CTV) Saskatoon
• CBKST (CBC) Saskatoon
• CBKFT (FRENCH) Regina
• CKBI (CBC) Prince Albert
• CFSK (STV) Saskatoon
• CIPA (CTV) Prince Albert

Cable service is provided to Duck Lake by Personna Communications out of Edonton. Phone 1-866-737-7662 for service information.

Rural Municipality of Duck Lake

R.M. Administration
Administrator:
        - Lois McCormick
Reeve:
        - Raymond Wall
Counselors:
        -Paul Allman
        -Robert Bannerman
        -Raymond Blanchard
        -Stan Neufeld
        -Garry Shupe

R.M. Population - 945 (2001)
Area - 1, 046.36
Private Dwellings - 349

Schools

Stobart Elementary School
        Grades: Pre-K - 6
        Enrollment: 199
        Principal: Reg Nicolas

Willow Cree Education Complex Elementary
        Grades: Nursery, and K - 8
        Enrollment: 160
        Principal: Jaqueline Gamble

Stobart High School
        Grades: 7 - 12
        Enrollment: 1163
        Principal: Craig Schellenerg

Willow Cree Education Complex
        Grades: 5 - 12
        Enrollment: 178
        Principal: N/A at the moment

The University of Saskatchewan, located in Saskatoon and the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (Kelsey Campus - Saskatoon and Woodlands Campus - Prince Albert) are located within commuting distance and offer a wide variety of academic and technical courses.

Churches

• Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic
• All Saints Anglican
• Horselake Mennonite (Horse Lake)
• Saint Cyprian Anglican (Wingard)
• Our Lady of Lourdes (St. Laurent)
• Saint Micheal's Roman Catholic
• Church of the Living God (Apostolic)

Health Care Institutions in Duck Lake

Duck Lake and District Nursing Home (Godwill Manor)
The Duck Lake and DIstrict Nursing Home is located in the Town of Duck Lake at 501 Victoria Avenue. The thirty bed Nursing Hoem is affiliated with the Saskatoon Health Region and provides care to Level III and Level IV residents as well as Repite Care and offers an Adult Dya Program for seniors.

Other Health Care and Related Services

1. Medical Clinic - Doctors from Rosthern come into town twice a week (Monday and Thursday from 1:00 - 5:30 PM)
2. Pharmacy - Carlton Trail Pharmacy
3. Home Care Services
4. Public Health Nurse
5. Baby Clinics once a month (second Wednesday of the month)
6. Chiropodist - Available in Rosthern once a month
7. Chiroprator - Monday and Thursdays in Rosthern as well as Tuesday p.m at Willow Cree Health Clinic
8. Ambulance services - Rosthern and District Ambulance Care Inc.
9. Senior Citizens Housing complex

Clubs and Organizations

Contact People

• Beaver/Brownies
• Crime Watch
• Curling Club
• Duck Lake Arena Rink Association
• Duck Lake Arrow Splitters (Archery)
• Duck Lake Housing Authority
• Duck Lake Murals Board
• Duck Lake Scholarship Fund
• Duck Lake Smoke Eaters (Volunteer Fire Fighters)
• 4H Club - Beef, Light Horse
• French Cultural Association
• Funeral Lunch Group
• Goodwill Manor Board
• Hockey - Minor, Recreational
• Lions Club
• Minor Ball Association
• Metis Society Local #10
• Parish Council
• Recretion Board
• Regional Interpretive Centre
• Royal Canadian Legion
• Senior's Citizen's Club
• Town Council
• Wapiti Regional Library

Entertainment

1. The Royal Canadian Legion, Belle-A-Drome, Tow-Wow Center and the Senior Citizen's Center halls are available to rent for private functions.
2. Northcote Art 'n Antiques is a great place to shop. Located beside the store is a play area for children, a mini-golf course, a picnic area for the whole family as well as an ice cream booth for those hot summer days.
3. Pow-Wow days is held in late August and is a three day celebration. A permanent dance area and stands have been erected. The Pow-Wow attracts hundreds of dancers, drums and followers. A live band is featured and there is dancing every night.
4. Back to Batoche is held in July for three days and is one of the major celebrations in Western Canada. This event attracts people from a huge radius and becomes more popular every year.
5. Two Pilgrimages to the St. Laurent Shrine take place in the summer every year. One is held on July 15 &16 and the other is held on the Saturday and Sunday that is the closest to August 15. These pilgrimages are attended by thousands of people from Canada and the United States. The St. Laurent Shrine is one of the earliest Metis settlements in this region.
6. Fort Carlton, Batoche and Duck Lake all have Interpretive Centers. These Centers attract a great number of tourists each year over the summer months. The Centers are very interesting and educational since they are filled with historical information.
7. The Interpretive Centre located in Duck Lake is home to an outstanding collection of artifacts pertaining to the era of 1885 - 1905. A main gallery along with art works and exhibits, reveal the museum theme: First Nations, Metis and Pioneer Frontier. You will enjoy the Art gallery, gift shop and a 29 meter tower with an observation area for a sweeping view of the country side. The Interpretive Centre also has a Tourist Information Centre.
8. On Main Street, the streetscape and storefronts reflect the spirit of the rich history and culture of Duck Lake and area. The Murals Board have commissioned a series of murals throughout the town. To date, they have 12 to their credit.
9. Beardy's and Okemasis Reserve and the Duck Lake Lions hold weekly evening Bingos throughout the year. Big jackpots are available for those who wish to try their luck.
10. The Duck Lake Metis Society Local #10 organize a rodeo Labour Day weekend.

Presently there are some plans to improve the Town Square to give people a place to enjoy the shade in the summer, and put their skates on in the winter.

Recreation

Golfing

• Valley Regional Park - Rosthern - 9-hole grass green irrigated course
• Valley Regional Park - Waldheim - 9-hole sand green course
• Wakaw Lake Regional Park - 9-hole grass green course
• Waskesiu (Prince Albert National Park) - 18-hole grass green irrigated course
• Prince Albert - 6 courses

Curling
Duck Lake Curling Rink - three sheets of artificial ice

Swimming
Outdoor pool located in Rosthern at the Centennial Park
Lake swimming in Wakaw Lake or any northern lake

Gun Range
Ten kilometers Southwest of Duck Lake

Snowmobiling
Popular river hilsl, as well as the Nisbet Forest, are just a few kilometers from Duck Lake.
Maps of the snowmobile trails in the Nisbet Forest, are available upon request at the Town Office. These maps are drawn by the Sakatchwan Association.

Baseball
There are three ball diamonds west of the Regional Interretive Centre; all are fenced, shaled and equipped with sprinkler systems.

Hockey/Skating
The Duck Lake Arena has assisted ice enabling people to enjoy hockey, recreational hockey, and other skating activities.
The Beardy's and Okemasis Reserve arena is a state of the art hockey rink with modern touches including artificial ice. This arena is home to a Junior hockey team which results in some good hockey.

Skiing
The best Cross-country skiing is located in Duck Lake's back door at Eb's Trail in the Nisbet Forest. The trails all vary in difficulty and are great for both expert and beginner skiers.

Canoeing
Both the North and South Saskatchewan River provides a challenging and exciting experience.

Biking and Hiking
There are numerous trails that people can go on or they can just go around the Town and enjoy all the historic sites.

Hunting
The area around Duck Lake is excellent for duck, and to some extent geese, because of the number of sloughs and the two rivers that are on either side of Duck Lake. There is also elk and black bear season that hunters from all over the Province can relish. Deer populations are high because there are numerous bush clumps and a forest that they can take refuge in. The deer also graze in the meadows and on river banks. The land structure around Duck Lake makes for a spirited chase that is rewarded with satisfaction of besting nature and maybe even shooting a prize buck.

Fishing
There are many northern lakes just a couple hours from Duck Lake. Trout, Perch, Northern Pike, and Pickerel are the most common fish found in these lakes. Pike and some Pickerel are caught in both Saskatchewan Rivers.

Mini Golf
Northcote Art'n Antiques has a challenging 18 hole course. Valley Regional Park (near Rosthern) has a 18 hole course also.

Parks

Duck Lake Lions Park
Duck Lake Lions Park Located in the center of town it contains a playground and areas for people to relax.

Regional Parks
Valley Regional Park - Rosthern The Valley Regional Park is located 18 kilometers North of Duck Lake on Highway #11 . The Valley Regional Park has a 9-hole grass green irrigated golf course including a newly developed driving range, a beautiful camp ground with 56 sites (electrical and non-electrical sites are available). The park also offers an excellent recreational playground and a miniature golf course. Potable water is also available.

Wakaw Lake Regional Park - Wakaw Lake Regional Park is located sixty-one kilometers Northeast of Duck Lake on highway #312. This Regional Park offers fishing, camping, boating, and golf.

Valley Regional Park - Waldheim The Valley Regional park in Waldheim has a 9 - hole sand green golf course. For those people who like to fish there is a trout pond located within the park.

Provincial Forest Reserve (Nisbet Forest)
The Nisbet Forest is located only a couple of kilometers north of Duck Lake on Highway #11 and offers a wilderness that any nature lover would appreciate. In summer there are hiking trails, and in the winter the Forest offers the best cross-country ski trails. It is the home of the Lilliplane Loppit that begins at Lilliplane Hall. People of all ski abilities will enjoy the trails. There are also log cabins throughout the Nisbet Forest where people can warm up and admire the scenery. Lakes and Rivers The North and South Saskatchewan rivers are perfect for canoeing, especially when they run through one of Canada's most significant historical areas. There are also two ferries that cross the two rivers. It does not matter how many times a person has ridden on a ferry because every trip is as exhilarating as the next. Within a huge radius of Duck Lake there are hundreds of lakes and resorts that are perfect for recreation activities for the entire family. These lakes offer fishing, sailing, water skiing, and canoeing.

Lakes and Rivers
The North and South Saskatchewan rivers are oerfect fir canoeing and fishing. They run through one of Canada's most significant historical areas.

Each of the rivers have nearby ferry crossings. It does not matter how many times a person has ridden on a ferry; every trip is as exhilarating as the next.

Within a huge radius of Duck Lake there are resorts and hundreds of lakes that are perfect as recreation areas for the entire family. These lakes offer swimming, fishing, sailing, water skiing, and canoeing.

National Parks
Prince Albert National Park - Waskesiu is only 129 kilometers North of Duck Lake on Highway #11. This park offers a variety of activities for people of all ages. There is one of the most challenging 18-hole golf courses in Saskatchewan, along with hiking trails, camping, boating, fishing, and shopping.

Historic Sites:

The area which is The Heart of Canada's Old Northwest has been only recently established and contains agricultural, archaeological and historical attractions and facilities. The geographical makeup of this area is comprised of a triangular area between Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and the Battlefords. This area is recognized by the Federal and Provincial Governments.

National
1. Batoche National Historical Park - Relates the history of the Metis and the events of the Battle of Batoche of 1885 through a audio-visual presentation, displays of artifacts, and exhibits. Tours are also available of the old church, the rectory, the rifle pits and the cemetery. Batoche is located twenty-nine kilometers northeast of Duck Lake on Highway #312.
2. Fish Creek Battle Site - Shows the first battle between Gabriel Dumont and General Middleton's forces. Fish Creek is located thirty-two kilometers southeast on Highway #312.

Provincial Historic Park
Historic Park Fort Carlton was the most important trading post in the Northwest and is only a twenty-six kilometer drive from Duck Lake. There are many activities at the Fort as well as trails to walk on, a camp ground, and a variety of historic artifacts to look at.

Municipal Historic Sites
1. The Regional Interpretive Center located in Duck Lake contains many interesting displays, a theater, a tower with a viewing platform, and a sculpture court where key figures of Duck Lake are honored.
2. The Cairn is located just west of Duck Lake on Highway #212. This historic site is the landmark where the first shots were fired in the Battle of Duck Lake.
3. The St. Laurent Shrine is located a few kilometers North of Duck Lake. The Shrine started as an Order of the Oblate Mission in 1874 and was devoted to Our Lady of Lourdes. The St. Laurent Shrine is the destination of the Pilgrimage that is held twice every year. There is also a picnic area and a grotto for those people who wish to visit this spectacular place.
4. Located in the Town of Duck Lake is the Old Jail where Almighty Voice was held prisoner. This historic site is adjacent to the Almighty Voice mural so people can be educated in Duck Lake's history.