Choiceland's Facts & Figures
Choiceland's Population
Year: 1998 Town: 417
Location
On corner of Highway 6 + 55, 100 km East of Prince Albert; 200 km from Saskatoon; 250 km from Regina.
Municipality: Town of Choiceland
Government
Federal: Member of Parliament Rick Laliberte Provincial: Member of Legislative Assembly: Jack Langford
Municipal Government
| Office: | Box 279, 100 Railway Ave E. Choiceland, Saskatchewan, S0J 0M0 |
| Administrator: |
Elaine McLean
Phone: (306) 428-2070
Fax: (306) 428-2071 |
| Council: |
Mayor - Wayne Debler
Deputy Mayor - Robert Mardell
Frank Bond
Cherie Boxall
Maryann Peters |
Choiceland Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief: Pierre Huard
Fire Calls: 911
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
1st Ave. E Telephone:
1-(306) 426-2630
Choiceland is served by the Smeaton Community Detachment of the Host Nipawin
Detachment of the R.C.M.P. who are very active in the Town of Choiceland.
Utilities
| Electric Power: |
Sask Power
Regina, Saskatchewan
Rates upon request
SaskPower Customer service Nipawin (306)862-8181
If no answer or after hours no charge 1-888-757-6937
SaskEnergy
Regina, Saskatchewan
no charge 1-800-667-5013 - Rates upon requestt
Sasktel
http://www.sasktel.com
(306) - Rates upon request |
| Cable Television: |
Regional Cabel Inc.
Edmonton |
| Water: |
$17.50 per month/non-metered.
The Town of Choiceland receives water from town wells. The Town has one pump stations. The chemical analysis of the water supply as well as fire flow tests are available on request. |
| Sewer: |
$12.50 per month |
| Garbage: |
Percentage of taxes.
Residential & Commercial pickup is on Monday & Thursday |
Financial Institutions
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White Fox Savings and Credit Union
Choiceland Branch
Box 39
Chiceland, Sask. S0J 0M0
Phone – 428-2152
**24 Hour ATM Available**
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Residential Housing
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Choiceland Housing Authority 306 - 2nd Ave. E.W (306) 428-2045
A good supply of residential housing is available. A continuous supply of residential lots are available through the town or from private sources Rental units such as apartments, four-plexes and duplexes are available. |
Transportation
| Highways: |
No.55 East/West - Prince Albert - Nipawin
6 North/South - Melfort - to U.S. border. |
| Airports: |
Prince Albert - 100 km
Saskatoon Airport - 250 km |
| Bus: |
STC with connections.
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| Trucking Firms: |
Ridsdale Transport Ltd.
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| Courier Service: |
A number of companies operate services to and from Choiceland |
Health Care
Ambulance and Paramedic Service - 911
Health Centre @ Town Office 428-2070
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Nipawin Hospital – 862-4643
Communication
Newspapers from Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, Radio, TV and cable TV.
Recreation Facilities
Parks
Baseball Diamonds
Soccer Field
Track & Field
Arena
Swimming Pool(Torch Trail)
Campgrounds (12 stalls) |
Horseshoe Pits
Curling Rink (3 sheets)
Hiking/Cross Country Trails
Ski Hill (Chair Lift)
Halls and Audioria
Community Halls
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Accommodation/Tourist Facilities
| Hotels/Motels: |
Choiceland Hotel – 4 rooms available
Mardell’s Place – 8 rooms available
Bear Paw Lodge – Bed and Breakfast |
Campground
Town of Choiceland RV/Trailer Park
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May - October (in the town limits)
12 unserviced stalls - 2 electric serviced |
| Numerous camping facilities within 30 km. radius |
| Restaurants: |
Coffee Rowe Café
Jireh’s – Coffee Shop |
| Meeting Facilities: |
Choiceland Elks Hall 106 Railway Ave. E
Community Hall 200 1st St. E |
Clubs
Other activities offered
through the various clubs and
organizations in the Town of Choiceland are:
Skiing, Curling & Skating to name a few.
4H Beef Club
4H Horse Club (s)
AA’s
Al-Anon
B.P.O. Elks
Choiceland Air Cadets
Choiceland Branch Library (Wapiti Regional Library)
Choiceland Business Loans Co-operative
Choiceland Community Bingo
Choiceland Curling Club 201 Railway Ave. E
Choiceland Scouts
Choiceland Home Care
Choiceland Housing Authority |
Choiceland Museum
Choiceland Services Board
Choiceland Skating Rink Assoc. 101 7th St. E 428-2116
Choiceland Snowmobile and ATV Club
Choiceland Story Hour (Choiceland Library)
Choiceland United Church Women
Choiceland Volunteer Fire Department
Cumberland Community College (Member)
Luthern Ladies Aid
O.O.R.P
Senior Citizens Organization
St. Mary's Alter Society
William Mason School S.R.C./A.R.C. |
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