Leader is a town in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada, located approximately 350 kilometres (220mi) directly east of Calgary, Alberta and is near the border between Saskatchewan and Alberta. It has a population of 881 as of 2006.
History
Before settlement, the Leader area was a hunting ground of prehistoric humans. A Midland Folsom point was discovered that the University of Saskatchewan dated back 8,000 to 9,000 years before present.
Leader lies in the traditional territory of the Nekaneet First Nation, who were signatories to Treaty 4.
Homesteaders began arriving in large numbers in 1907; most were German immigrants from southern Russia. An RCMP detachment opened in 1909, and ensured all the settlers had adequate supplies to last the winter. By 1911, the Canadian Pacific Railway purchased a quarter section of land as the prospective site for a settlement. The railway arrived in 1913 and the village of Prussia was incorporated in September of that year. By 1917, anti-German sentiment surrounding the events of World War I prompted the community to change its name, as well as its German street names to numbers. The new name was chosen after a contest won by two local girls, Bertha Keller and Muriel Legault. They were inspired by the arrival of the Regina Morning Leader newspaper on the passenger train. The village name was officially changed to Leader on September 27, 1917; soon after, it incorporated as a town on November 1.
Saskatchewan (i/səˈskætʃəwᵻn/ or /səˈskætʃəˌwɑːn/) is a prairieprovince in Canada, which has a total area of 651,900 square kilometres (251,700sqmi) and a land area of 592,534 square kilometres (228,800sqmi), the remainder being water area (covered by lakes/ponds, reservoirs and rivers). Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the American states of Montana and North Dakota. As of December 2013, the population of Saskatchewan was estimated at 1,114,170. Residents primarily live in the southern half of the province. Of the total population, 257,300 live in the province's largest city, Saskatoon, while 210,000 live in the provincial capital, Regina. Other major cities include Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Estevan, Swift Current, and North Battleford.
Saskatchewan is a landlocked province with large distances to moderating bodies of waters. As a result, its climate is extremely continental, rendering severe winters all throughout the province. Southern areas have very warm or hot summers. Midale and Yellow Grass near the U.S. border are tied for the highest ever recorded temperatures in Canada with 45°C (113°F) observed at both locations in July 1937. In winter, temperatures below −45°C (−49°F) are possible even in the south during extreme cold snaps.
The electoral district of Saskatchewan was originally within the geographical region of the Northwest Territories. With the creation of the province of Saskatchewan in 1905, this riding, with territory in Alberta as well, was replaced in 1907 by Saskatchewan riding within the province of Saskatchewan.
Election results
By-election: Hon. W. Laurier appointed Prime Minister, 11 July 1896
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Sandhills - Saskatchewan, Canada
Located near the Town of Leader, Saskatchewan, are the Great Sandhills -- a 1900km2 region of arid plains and sand dunes.
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Meet Carla Beck, Leader of the Saskatchewan New Democrats
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Leader Saskatchewan Harvest with Drone
I got to spend some time with Jason Gizen from Jag Farms near Leader Saskatchewan during harvest.
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Delivering Bouncy castle at Estuary Colony in Leader Saskatchewan Canada...
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Leader, Saskatchewan
The long light of the later afternoon shows Leader to fair advantage.
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Sask officials respond to federal budget
While Premier Brad Wall criticized the deficit that the federal government is getting into while still failing to support southern Saskatchewan oil workers by EI, Regina mayor Michael Fougere praised the budget's contribution to municipalities.
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'Queen of Canada' cult threatens Sask. village with public executions
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Donkeyhead crew reflect on state of filmmaking in Saskatchewan
The crew and cast of the Canadian movie Donkeyhead, which is filming in Regina, talk about the state of filmmaking in Saskatchewan with the lack of a tax credit.
Located near the Town of Leader, Saskatchewan, are the Great Sandhills -- a 1900km2 region of arid plains and sand dunes.
Want to plan your trip to Canada? Vis...
Located near the Town of Leader, Saskatchewan, are the Great Sandhills -- a 1900km2 region of arid plains and sand dunes.
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Located near the Town of Leader, Saskatchewan, are the Great Sandhills -- a 1900km2 region of arid plains and sand dunes.
Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://uscw.canada.travel/canadaheritage
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Scott Moe doesn't get it anymore. People are working harder and harder but falling further and further behind. There’s a job that needs doing in Saskatchewan an...
Scott Moe doesn't get it anymore. People are working harder and harder but falling further and further behind. There’s a job that needs doing in Saskatchewan and Carla Beck can do it.
Scott Moe doesn't get it anymore. People are working harder and harder but falling further and further behind. There’s a job that needs doing in Saskatchewan and Carla Beck can do it.
Delivering Bouncy castle at Estuary Colony in Leader Saskatchewan Canada...
Seeing the smile and the happiness of the kids that played @thejouncy castle is pric...
Delivering Bouncy castle at Estuary Colony in Leader Saskatchewan Canada...
Seeing the smile and the happiness of the kids that played @thejouncy castle is priceless #fellinghappy #jumpythings
Delivering Bouncy castle at Estuary Colony in Leader Saskatchewan Canada...
Seeing the smile and the happiness of the kids that played @thejouncy castle is priceless #fellinghappy #jumpythings
While Premier Brad Wall criticized the deficit that the federal government is getting into while still failing to support southern Saskatchewan oil workers by E...
While Premier Brad Wall criticized the deficit that the federal government is getting into while still failing to support southern Saskatchewan oil workers by EI, Regina mayor Michael Fougere praised the budget's contribution to municipalities.
While Premier Brad Wall criticized the deficit that the federal government is getting into while still failing to support southern Saskatchewan oil workers by EI, Regina mayor Michael Fougere praised the budget's contribution to municipalities.
The village of Richmound in rural Saskatchewan is turning to the province and the RCMP for help after a group of QAnon-aligned followers of the self-styled 'Que...
The village of Richmound in rural Saskatchewan is turning to the province and the RCMP for help after a group of QAnon-aligned followers of the self-styled 'Queen of Canada' occupied a private building and threatened some residents and officials with public execution.
#News #Canada #saskatchewan
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The village of Richmound in rural Saskatchewan is turning to the province and the RCMP for help after a group of QAnon-aligned followers of the self-styled 'Queen of Canada' occupied a private building and threatened some residents and officials with public execution.
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The crew and cast of the Canadian movie Donkeyhead, which is filming in Regina, talk about the state of filmmaking in Saskatchewan with the lack of a tax credit...
The crew and cast of the Canadian movie Donkeyhead, which is filming in Regina, talk about the state of filmmaking in Saskatchewan with the lack of a tax credit.
The crew and cast of the Canadian movie Donkeyhead, which is filming in Regina, talk about the state of filmmaking in Saskatchewan with the lack of a tax credit.
Located near the Town of Leader, Saskatchewan, are the Great Sandhills -- a 1900km2 region of arid plains and sand dunes.
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Scott Moe doesn't get it anymore. People are working harder and harder but falling further and further behind. There’s a job that needs doing in Saskatchewan and Carla Beck can do it.
Delivering Bouncy castle at Estuary Colony in Leader Saskatchewan Canada...
Seeing the smile and the happiness of the kids that played @thejouncy castle is priceless #fellinghappy #jumpythings
While Premier Brad Wall criticized the deficit that the federal government is getting into while still failing to support southern Saskatchewan oil workers by EI, Regina mayor Michael Fougere praised the budget's contribution to municipalities.
The village of Richmound in rural Saskatchewan is turning to the province and the RCMP for help after a group of QAnon-aligned followers of the self-styled 'Queen of Canada' occupied a private building and threatened some residents and officials with public execution.
#News #Canada #saskatchewan
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The crew and cast of the Canadian movie Donkeyhead, which is filming in Regina, talk about the state of filmmaking in Saskatchewan with the lack of a tax credit.
Leader is a town in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada, located approximately 350 kilometres (220mi) directly east of Calgary, Alberta and is near the border between Saskatchewan and Alberta. It has a population of 881 as of 2006.
History
Before settlement, the Leader area was a hunting ground of prehistoric humans. A Midland Folsom point was discovered that the University of Saskatchewan dated back 8,000 to 9,000 years before present.
Leader lies in the traditional territory of the Nekaneet First Nation, who were signatories to Treaty 4.
Homesteaders began arriving in large numbers in 1907; most were German immigrants from southern Russia. An RCMP detachment opened in 1909, and ensured all the settlers had adequate supplies to last the winter. By 1911, the Canadian Pacific Railway purchased a quarter section of land as the prospective site for a settlement. The railway arrived in 1913 and the village of Prussia was incorporated in September of that year. By 1917, anti-German sentiment surrounding the events of World War I prompted the community to change its name, as well as its German street names to numbers. The new name was chosen after a contest won by two local girls, Bertha Keller and Muriel Legault. They were inspired by the arrival of the Regina Morning Leader newspaper on the passenger train. The village name was officially changed to Leader on September 27, 1917; soon after, it incorporated as a town on November 1.
Green Party leader reflects on chaotic week ...Saskatchewan’s two main political leaders had agreed before October's provincial election not to target the families of candidates during the campaign, says OppositionNDPLeaderCarlaBeck.
Saskatchewan’s two main political leaders had agreed before October's provincial election not to target the families of candidates during the campaign, says OppositionNDPLeaderCarlaBeck... .
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“One of our core purposes at Conexus is to build a thriving Saskatchewan and we know through youth and children that they are the future and we need to invest in them to build those leaders for tomorrow.”.