- Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan
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official_name = Town of Hudson Bay
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nickname = The Bay
settlement_type =Town
motto = Moose Capital of the World
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subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 = SK
subdivision_type2 = Region
subdivision_name2 =Saskatchewan
subdivision_type3 = Census division
subdivision_name3 = No. 14
subdivision_type4 = Rural Municipality
subdivision_name4 = Hudson Bay
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leader_title =Mayor
leader_name = Elvena Rumak
leader_title1 = Town Manager
leader_name1 = Rick Dolezar
leader_title2 = Governing body
leader_name2 = Hudson Bay Town Council
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established_title = Etamomi
established_date = 1907
established_title2 = Hudson Bay Junction
established_date2 = 1909
established_title3 = Hudson Bay
established_date3 = 1947
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population_total = 1,646
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postal_code = S0E 0Y0
area_code = 306
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website = http://www.townofhudsonbay.com
footnotes =Hudson Bay is a town in
Saskatchewan ,Canada .History
in 1757, a fur trading post was established in the Hudson Bay District, beside the Red Deer River. Ruins from the post have been found near the village of Erwood. In 1790, the North West Trading Co. set up a trading post at the mouth of the Etomami River. Speculators think that a South Company's post was set up on the opposite mouth of the River, where there are remains of a 2nd post unaccounted for.
Over the years a settlement grew and in July 1907, an application was made to erect ETOMAMI as a village. (Etomami was a native word that meant a place where 3 rivers join.) But in order to establish a hamlet, it was necessary to have fifteen occupied dwelling houses. By August, the list was completed and the village was formed. Mr. B.F. Noble was the first "overseer" of the village. The post office was also established at that time. It was located on Churchill Street approximately where the Bargain Store is now. Then in 1909 the Canadian Northern Railway Company chose the name, HUDSON BAY JUNCTION, so the name was changed.
During the early years many difficulties were encountered in trying to maintain the Village. It was even suggested at one time that it be disorganized, but as time moved on, things improved and the town continued to grow. The Town was incorporated in 1946 and at the first council meeting, which was held in 1947, the town's name was shortened by dropping "Junction". In 1958 - parking meters were introduced on Churchill Street - although they have long since vanished. The year 1958 also saw the Town switch to Mountain Standard Time. But less than two months later, they decided to revert back to Central Standard Time.
Today Hudson Bay is still a major junction with the railway running in three directions, and the highway running in all four directions. Things have changed, and come and gone, like in any community, but the warmth, friendliness and pioneering spirit lives on.
Education
There are two public schools in the Town of Hudson Bay. Stewart Hawke is a kindergarten to grade six school. The school offers a full range of elementary courses including core French. There is a modern gymnasium, an open area Resource Center at the heart of the school, and a computer laboratory. The school has an active intra-mural program including a wide range of sports, drama and musical activities. The school also has a well developed outdoor education program. It can house a maximum of 450 students. Parent volunteers are welcomed.
Hudson Bay Composite High School is a grade 7 to grade 12 school. The school offers all the normal academic program requirements for grade 12 graduation and many optional courses. A full range of modified academic credits are offered at the grade 10, 11 and 12 levels. The school has consistently achieved high academic standards, which have been reflected in the success of former students in their post-secondary education in the number and range of scholarships that have been obtained.
An extensive extra-curricular program is offered including volleyball, basketball, track, badminton, curling, cheerleading, softball, and dance. The school is very proud of its football program, which has resulted in several appearances at the Provincial Championship level. The school has a wide range of non-sporting activities including a year book, photo-club, and an active peer counseling group.
The Cumberland Community College operates a branch in Hudson Bay. There is a local coordinator and qualified instructors. Program offerings include an adult up-grading course and university and technical institute classes. An S.C.N. unit assists in the provision of the more specialized type classes. Classes are also offered using public school space, when specialized equipment is required.
Clubs/Organizations
Hudson Bay has a number of established groups whose mandates are to provide cultural and artistic opportunities for the residents of Hudson Bay and District.
The Hudson Bay Allied Arts Council is very active in bringing professional performing artists to the Community.
The forest, rivers and lakes surrounding Hudson Bay provide inspirations for the members of the Hudson Bay Art Club. The active club organizes classes by professional artists for adults wishing to hone their skills and acquire new techniques.
Children receive qualified dance instruction in tap, ballet and jazz. The Community has several piano teachers currently giving lessons. Instruction on violin, guitar and organ is also available. Choral groups and instrumental ensembles from Stewart Hawke Elementary School consistently bring home trophies from the district musical festival. Both the elementary and high school have active drama clubs which attend Provincial adjudications. The High School has a well-equipped fine arts wing which houses its drama area and stage and its arts department.
Hudson Bay's active volunteer network provides a wide variety of cultural and artistic activities with the support of the Town of Hudson Bay and the School Division.
The Hudson Bay Economic Development and Tourism Committee is appointed by the Councils of the Town of Hudson Bay, the Rural Municipality of Hudson Bay #394 and the Hudson Bay Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the Committee is to provide aid to local economic opportunities, striving to renew and revitalize the economic interest of the community and to examine and investigate all alternatives that are available. The Committee keeps an up to date list of local business opportunities as well as a current list of business / office space and industrial sites available.
Service Clubs include: Rotary Club, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Masons, Elks and Royal Purple, Royal Canadian Legion, Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Health Care Auxiliary. Other organizations focused on the youth in this area are: 4-H, Beavers, Cubs, AWANA, Scouts and Army Cadets.
Hudson Bay functions with volunteer boards such as the Wildlife Federation, Horticulture Board, etc.
Demographics
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landArea=17.35|popDensity=94.9|medianAge=41.6|medianAgeM=41.9|medianAgeF=41.4|privateDwell=788|privateDwellusual=712|medianHHIncome=Not AvailableSee also
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List of communities in Saskatchewan
*List of towns in Saskatchewan External links
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