Colonsay, Saskatchewan

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Colonsay, Saskatchewan
Coordinates: 51°59′N 105°53′W / 51.983, -105.883
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Rural Municipalities (R.M.) Colonsay No. 342, Saskatchewan
Post office Founded 1908-05-21
Village established 1907
Town incorporated 1910
Government
 - Mayor
 - Federal Electoral District Blackstrap (historical riding Rosthern) M.P.
 - provincial electoral districts Constituency of Humboldt M.L.A.
Area
 - City 6.4 km² (2.46 sq mi)
 - Metro 172.8 km² (66.7 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 - City 425
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Website: http://www.townofcolonsay.com/
Colonsay (Saskatchewan )
Colonsay
Colonsay
Village of Colonsay, Saskatchewan

Colonsay (pronounced /kəˈlɒnzi/) is a town in the rural municipality of Colonsay No. 342, Saskatchewan, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Colonsay is located on Highway 16 running east-west in central Saskatchewan near the intersection with Highway 2. Colonsay derived its name from the Inner Hebrides Scottish island Colonsay [5] Colonsay & District Sports Centre was opened in 2006 following fund raising efforts by the community as well as funding initiatives such as the Green Municipal Investment Fund, a joint venture of the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The Sports Centre has a new heating system as well as ice-cube heat which will allow a longer artificial ice season for skaters, curlers and ice hockey players.[6]

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[edit] Demographics

According to the Canada 2006 Census[7]:

• Population: 425 (-0.2% from 2001)
• Land area: 2.460 km² (0.950 sq mi)
• Population density: 172.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (448 /sq mi)
• Median age: N/A (males: N/A, females: N/A)
• Total private dwellings: 184
• Dwellings occupied by permanent residents: 168
• Mean household income: $N/A
N/A = Data Not Available

[edit] History

Colonsay experienced a record setting 167-day-long frost-free period in 1978, which was, to the dismay of a number of residents, still not a long enough growing season for yams or sweet potatoes [8].

[edit] Economy

The main economy of the area is agriculture featuring grain crops such as wheat, canola, barley, oats, rye, as well as lentils and peas. Livestock raised in the vicinity are cattle, hogs, sheep, and buffalo. [9] The potash mine of Colonsay was first named Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Colonsay, IMC Potash Colonsay and is now Mosaic Potash Colonsay. [10] Potash is mined and sold to crop nutrient manufacturers for fertilizer, as well as for use as icemelter ingredient and water softener regenerant.[11]

[edit] Sports teams

  • The Colonsay Monarchs were a team that played for the Northern Saskatchewan Baseball League as of 1951. [12]

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[edit] Notable natives

  • Jamie Williams: A town legend. Played for the Buffalo Sabres but decided not to continue his hockey career after the team refused to let him drink beer during games and practices. Jamie "The Rocket" Williams is a full time resident of Colonsay.
  • Amanda Yausie: Chosen to compete in the 2005 Canada Summer Games representing Team Saskatchewan. In 2006–2007 opted to play for the Eastern Washington University volleyball team. Amanda Yausie is an all-round athlete taking part in volleyball, track, badminton, curling and basketball. [14]
  • Douglas De Long lives in Colonsay, and is a spiritualist, and metaphysical therapist who can see auras, chakras, and spirit guides.[15]
  • Dale and Ladine Moldenhauer are avid Philadelphia Flyers fans, with a completely renovated basement in Flyers paraphanalia called Moldy’s Place[16]
  • Darling, James Andrew (1891–1979) Saskatchewan politician who farmed near Colonsay in 1911. As a politician he was instrumental in expanding natural gas, telephone lines and electricity across rural Saskatchewan.[17]
  • Tom Lawrence Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Degree, M.Sc, PhD, O.C. received induction into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame for his breeding varieties of forage. Dr. Lawrence was also awarded several other citations for his contributions to Saskatchewan agriculture [18]
  • Adam "Feet of Fire" Breckner is known provincially and nationally for his dancing skills, being trained under such famous mentors as Serhij Koriluk and Shannon White. Has performed in renowned shows 'Echoes of the Soul' and 'Swan Lake.'[19]

[edit] Area statistics

  • Lat (DMS) 51° 59′ 00″ N
  • Long (DMS) 105° 53′ 00″ W
  • Dominion Land Survey Section 1, Township 35, Range 28 West of the 2nd Meridian
  • Time zone (cst) UTC−6

[edit] Location

Meacham
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Clavet-Elstow North Viscount-Lanigan
West   Colonsay    East
South
Neely-Young


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[edit] Miscellaneous topics and similar lists

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ National Archives, Archivia Net, Post Offices and Postmasters, <http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/post-offices/001001-100.01-e.php> 
  2. ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home, Municipal Directory System, <http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/index.html> 
  3. ^ Canadian Textiles Institute., CTI Determine your provincial constituency, <http://www.textiles.ca/eng/nonAuthProg/redirect.cfm?path=IssPolContacts&sectionID=7601.cfm> 
  4. ^ Commissioner of Canada Elections, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Elections Canada On-line, <http://www.elections.ca/home.asp> 
  5. ^ Colonsay Home, <http://www.townofcolonsay.com/home.htm>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  6. ^ The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (2006), Rural Councillor Back Issues Colonsay’s Arena: A Community Effort and Environmentally Responsible Example, <http://www.sarm.ca/rc_back_issues.php?article=249>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  7. ^ 2006 Community Profile
  8. ^ Welcome to Weyburn's Community Atlas "WEYBURN ON THE WEB" produced by the students of St. Dominic ; Savio Elementary School (2006/2007), Canadian Communities Atlas, <http://www.saskschools.ca/~stdom/ccclimate.html>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  9. ^ Saskatchewan Government Sask Biz (2004), Colonsay Geography The Town of Colonsay is located in Central ..., <http://www.saskbiz.ca/communityprofiles/CommunityProfile.Asp?CommunityID=241>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  10. ^ Mining Communications Ltd, r: Peter McCready (2007), Saskatchewan A Mining Journal supplement, <http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/adx/asp/adxGetMedia.asp?DocID=5373,3440,3385,2936,Documents&MediaID=16178&Filename=SaskMiningJounalSuppl.pdf>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  11. ^ EDGAR Online, Inc. (1995-2006), IMC GLOBAL INC—IGL Annual Report (10-K) Item 1. Business.1, <http://sec.edgar-online.com/2004/03/12/0000820626-04-000049/Section2.asp>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  12. ^ Hrynkiw—One-Name Family History Study, 2006/2007, <http://isyourname.hrynkiw.net/>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  13. ^ Western Canada Baseball (2003/2007), 1951, <http://www.attheplate.com/wcbl/1951_1j.htm>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  14. ^ Eastern Washington University (2006/2007), EWU, <http://www.ewu.edu/x29893.xml>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  15. ^ Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd. (2007), Llewellyn Journal—The Crown Chakra and Spiritual Enlightenment, <http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/554>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  16. ^ Zack Hill philadelphiaflyers.com (Jul 17, 2007, 10:27 AM EDT), <http://flyers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=334580>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  17. ^ The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan, Brett Quiring & CANADIAN PLAINS RESEARCH CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF REGINA, Philadelphia Flyers—Features: Across the Hockey Boarders, <http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/darling_james_andrew_1891-1979.html>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  18. ^ Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame & CANADIAN PLAINS RESEARCH CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF REGINA, Salute to Farm Leaders, <http://www.sahf.ca/profile.php?id=73>. Retrieved on 1 August 2007 
  19. ^ >Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble Cast Listings (February 11), A Nod To Our Greats, <http://pfedance.com/cast_solo.php?id=21> 
  20. ^ Becquet's Custom Programming (August 17, 2005), Saskatchewan City & Town Maps—Directory, <http://www.becquet.com/director/maps/index.htm> 

[edit] Published Works

  • Book Title Colonsay memoirs, 1905–1955

Author Colonsay, Saskatchewan. High School

  • Book Title Milestones and memories : Colonsay and Meacham Districts, 1905–1980

Published Colonsay, Sask. : R.M. 342 Celebrate Saskatchewan 1980 Committees, 1980

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[edit] See also

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Coordinates: 51°59′N 105°53′W / 51.983, -105.883 (Colonsay, Saskatchewan)