Craik, Saskatchewan


Craik is a town in south central Saskatchewan, Canada, incorporated on August 1, 1907. It is strategically located along Provincial Highway 11 in the RM of Craik No. 222, 140 km southeast of Saskatoon and 117 km northwest of Regina.

History

Craik began as a railway station along the railway line established between Regina and Saskatoon by 1890, with homesteading beginning in 1901. The route between the two main settlements was by foot and cart prior to this. Many of the settlers came from western Europe via the United States in response to the availability of farming land. Craik was incorporated as a village in 1903, and a town in 1907.

Education

Craik was part of the Davidson School Division, but after amalgamations of school divisions it became part of the Prairie South School Division. Craik is home to a kindergarten to grade 12 public school, as well as the .

Craik Sustainable Living Project

Craik is part of the Saskatchewan Regional Centres of Expertise and is home to the Craik Sustainable Living Project, which is working to build a sustainable community. Major components of this project are the Eco-Village and Eco-Centre, as well as education and action.

Economy

The town's economy is based almost exclusively on agriculture, although efforts by the town and RM have been made to attract and develop industry related to the principles of sustainability. The community has a compost program that includes kitchen scraps as well as seasonal yard waste, with service provided by Titan Carbon Smart Technologies.

Media

Local news coverage is provided by the Craik Weekly News and the Davidson Leader.

Recreation

Recreation facilities include a curling/skating rink, ball fields, and golf course.
The Craik and District Regional Park has an outdoor swimming pool as well as access to trails. The Craik Reservoir created by a dam on the Arm River is used for boating and fishing, with a bird sanctuary located at the north end of the lake.

Arts and culture

Notable persons who were born, grew up or lived in Craik: