Luseland, Saskatchewan

Luseland, Saskatchewan is a small town in the west central region of the province. Its population as of the 2006 Canadian Census is 571, down 5% from the 2001 Census. [ [http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4713044&Geo2=PR&Code2=47&Data=Count&SearchText=Luseland&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom= 2006 Canada Census] ]

History

Luseland was first settled in 1907 by the Luse Land & Development Company headed by Mr. S. J. Luse. [ [http://www.townofluseland.com/ Town of Luseland] ] His goal was to sell land to German Lutherans, but not the way others were doing it at the time. He did use the persuasive advertisements in such magazines as "The Last West", but he also "showed" the land at no extra cost to potential buyers, allowing them to ask questions and see what they were about to buy. Land was paid for in five equal annual payments adding up to $115. If one was unable to pay, the land was taken off his hands at no cost.

Services

Luseland has many amenities. These include a swimming pool, a library, and a movie theatre. Luseland is home to many volunteers which keep these activities running. There are also many clubs one may join. For example, the local hockey team, the "Luseland Mallards" of the "Sask West Hockey League", the bookclub, Kinsmen or Kinettes (Kin Canada), Pothole Productions or the 52 other community organizations listed on the town's website.

School

Luseland School is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school with an enrollment of approximately 190 students. [ [http://www.luseland.landswest.sk.ca/ Luseland School] ] A full range of courses are available, as well as many extra-curricular programs.

Prairie Park

Prairie Park is located in the middle of town, occuptying the site which was once the schoolyard of Luseland's first brick schoolhouse. It now is a natural prairie environment, with the natural grasses, flowers and terrain found in the area before it was settled.

Communities in Bloom

In addition to the Prairie Park, Luseland is well-known for its many tree-lined streets, beautiful flower pots on Grand Avenue and the four blooms awarded in 2004 by Communities in Bloom. [ [http://www.communitiesinbloom.ca/ Communities in Bloom] ] Luseland was proud to place in the top 1000.

References

External links

* [http://www.townofluseland.com Official town site]
* [http://www.saskwesthockey.com/2007_LuselandMallards.htm Luseland Mallards]