Caron, Saskatchewan

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Caron is a hamlet in Saskatchewan, Canada, located on the south side of the Trans-Canada Highway, 26 kilometres west of Moose Jaw. It has a population of 120.

Location: 50.4592N -105.8692

Caron was originally a CPR siding in 1882, named after Sir Adolphe Caron, then Canadian Minister for Militia and Defense.

Although associated with the BCATP, the actual airfield was located 3 km north east of Caron, in the community of Caronport, (The origin of the name Caronport stems from taking the name Caron and airPORT). The airfield is closed to all traffic, some of the buildings are now the property of the Briercrest Family of Schools.

Memorial for the No. 33 Flying School (BCATP), Caronport, SK.

Close-up of the Bronze plaque, Caronport, SK.

Original aircraft hangar, No. 33 EFTS, Caronport, SK.

[edit] References

• Caron Past and Present.
• Caron, SK. Community Demographics. Industry Canada. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
• Caron No. 162. Community Profiles. Government of Saskatchewan (Saskbiz). Retrieved on 2006-06-01.