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Vanscoy in the region of Saskatchewan is a town in Canada - some 1,484 mi or ( 2388 km ) West of Ottawa , the country's capital city .
Current time in Vanscoy is now 05:45 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Regina " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Chinook, Glasgow, Havre, Williston, and Delisle. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Chinook . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Vanscoy ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Fred Summach farm house demolition
Last section to fall! ..
trying to sing travelling soldier-funny
my friends and I trying to sing the song travelling soldier by the dixie chicks but not quite succeeding:p rate and comment :) ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan
The Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan is located southwest of the city of Saskatoon, Canada. It was established December 13, 1909. Before 1935 it was known as the Rural Municipality Number 345 of Richland and then was absorbed into Loganton on October 16, 1909 and into Vanscoy on April 16, 1934. Vanscoy is served by the Vanscoy Police Service which consists of one officer and is in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Located at 51.95 -106.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Delisle, Saskatchewan
Delisle is a town in south central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located 45 kilometres southwest of Saskatoon beside Highway 7. The origins of the town go back to 1907 to 1908 when the Goose Lake Railway Line was built on the land owned by four brothers. Amos, Eddie, Eugene and Fred Delisle. The town was named after the brothers December 29, 1908. Delisle was named a town in 1913.
Located at 51.93 -107.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Saskatchewan Railway Museum
The Saskatchewan Railway Museum is a railway museum located west of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the intersection of the Pike Lake Highway (Hwy 60) and the Canadian National Railway tracks. It is operated by the Saskatchewan Railroad Historical Association (SRHA) and was opened 1990.
Located at 52.08 -106.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Eaton Internment Camp
Although short-lived, the Eaton Internment Camp was one of twenty-six official internment facilities created in Canada to accommodate prisoners of war during the period 1914-20. It was the only facility of its kind in the province of Saskatchewan. Under the War Measures Act (1914), 8,579 enemy aliens — nationals of countries at war with Canada — were interned in Canada during World War I as prisoners of war.
Located at 52.08 -106.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Pike Lake Provincial Park
Pike Lake Provincial Park is a primarily recreational park located approximately 32 km southwest of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is located at the southern terminus of Highway 60 on the shore of Pike Lake, an oxbow created by the South Saskatchewan River. The Pike Lake area is part of the aspen parkland biome.
Located at 51.90 -106.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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