Wakaw
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | No. 15 |
| Rural Municipality | Fish Creek No. 402 |
| Post office Founded | May 1, 1905 |
| Village Incorporated | December 26, 1911 |
| Town Incorporated | August 1, 1953 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ed Kidd |
| • Administrator | Lois Gartner |
| • Governing body | Wakaw Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.12 km2 (1.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 985 |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0K 4P0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Highways |    Hwy 2 / Hwy 41 / Hwy 312 |
| Website | Wakaw |
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Wakaw, Saskatchewan, is a small town 90 km (56 miles) northeast of Saskatoon and 66 km (41 miles) south of Prince Albert. It is about halfway between the two cities and is served by Highway 2, Highway 41 and Highway 312. Wakaw is in hilly partially forested country east of the South Saskatchewan River. The area is part of the aspen parkland biome.
Wakaw is a Cree word meaning "crooked", the name being taken from nearby Wakaw Lake and applied to the town.[3]
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History
The area was peopled primarily by settlers of Eastern European origin.[3] The town was home to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and his first wife Edna Brower. Diefenbaker opened his first law office in Wakaw from 1919 to 1925.[3]
Wakaw was founded on December 26, 1911 after 21 residents petitioned the Department of Municipal Affairs, asking for the incorporation of the Village of Wakaw. It was located on Section 30, Township 42, Range 26, West of the 2nd Meridian. When the railroad was built the town was moved to its present location. On August 1, 1953 Wakaw was incorporated as a town.[3]
The community recognized its 100th anniversary by holding Centennial Celebrations on July 21 to 31, 2011.[4]
There are about 800 cabins at nearby Wakaw Lake, some are occupied year round.[3]
Demographics
Amenities
Businesses in Wakaw include grocery stores, a pharmacy, gas stations, restaurants, insurance agencies, tanning salon and 6 places of worship.
Notable residents
- Harvey Cenaiko - Former Solicitor General of Alberta and policeman
- Tom Courchene - Economist and professor - Officer of the Order of Canada
- John Diefenbaker - 13th Prime Minister of Canada
- Linden Vey - professional ice hockey player for the Vancouver Canucks.
- Dave Michayluk - Professional ice hockey player for the Philadelphia Flyers
- James Latos - Professional ice hockey player and coach
- Dave Balon - Professional ice hockey player and coach
See also
References
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