Outlook, Saskatchewan
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Outlook is a town in west central Saskatchewan, Canada about 80 km south-southwest of Saskatoon.
It is located within the Sun West School Division.
According to the Canada 2006 Census[1]:
| • Population: | 1936 (0.6% from 2001) |
| • Land area: | 7.83 km² (3.02 sq mi) |
| • Population density: | 271.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (704 /sq mi) |
| • Median age: | 46.3 (males: 44.3, females: 48.8) |
| • Total private dwellings: | 930 |
| • Dwellings occupied by permanent residents: | {{{privateDwellusual}}} |
| • Mean household income: | $37,924 |
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[edit] History
Native Americans named Outlook from the beautiful scenic outlook from the banks of the South Saskatchewan River valley. Settlement of the area began in the early 1900's, and auctioning of lots began in 1908. CPR service provided the raw materials for the resulting building boom, and Outlook officially became a town on November 1, 1908.
[edit] Major attractions
- Outlook & District Regional Park - situated along the South Saskatchewan River has 50 electrified campsites, a junior size Olympic swimming pool, hiking trails and the Riverview Golf Course.
- Sky Trail, Canada's Longest Pedestrian Bridge - Outlook's newest attraction is the pedestrian bridge. The bridge is three quarters of a mile long and stands 156ft above the South Saskatchewan River.
- Riverview Golf Club - Situated in the Outlook and District Regional Park.
- Canoe Trek - Canoes launch from the bank of the South Saskatchewan river in the park for the Annual Canoe Trek. The two-day trip in August, takes you from Outlook, north to Whitecap Dakota First Nations. The price includes all meals and transportation back to Outlook.
- Darrens Garage offers a relaxing environment to enjoy motorsports and your favorite beverage. Often Darren himself will be present to share stories of high flying motocross excitement and tragic tales of misadventure.
- The Canada Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Center - located on the outskirts of town. This is a research facility, which tests different crops, diseases, chemicals under dryland and irrigation. The center has many tours during the summer as well as a field day in July.
- The Outlook Recreation Complex - hosts a skating rink, 4-sheet curling rink (new in 2001) and a 4-lane bowling alley. Adjacent to the Rec Plex are five lush green ball diamonds, utilized by minor ball and adult slo-pitch teams.
- The Outlook & District Heritage Museum - located in the former railroad station has over 2500 artifacts from the area. A couple of highlights are a caboose, a large arrowhead collection, an old jail cell, a beautiful polished antique stove.
[edit] Schools and Colleges
- Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute - a fully accredited high school offering grades 10, 11 and 12, with residences for 122 students
- Prairie West Regional College
- Outlook High School - home of the Blues, a public school offering grades 6-12.
- Outlook Elementary School - a public school offering grades K-5.
[edit] Famous Residents
-Shay Stephenson - Property of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings
-Logan Stephenson - Property of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes
-Bob Stephenson - Former NHL Player for the Toronto Maple Leafs
-Marcia Kilgore - Owner of Bliss Spa in New York
-Grant Kook - Entrepreneur in Saskatoon, Sask
-Andrew Zarauer - Property of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks
[edit] External links
| North: Delisle | ||
| West: Milden | Dinsmore | Conquest | Outlook | East: Broderick | Kenaston | Davidson |
| South: Macrorie | Lucky Lake | Beechy |
