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  Carrot River, Saskatchewan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carrot River is a town located in North-East Saskatchewan (population location) and center Saskatchewan (Geographical location), in Canada.
The name Carrot River is from the wild carrots growing along the river.
In 1963, the Squaw Rapids Hydro-Electric (renamed to E.B. Campbell Hydro-Electric Dam) in Saskatchewan was built 50 km north of Carrot River, forming Tobin Lake, an excellent fishing and recreation area close to the town which brings lots of tourism from all over the world.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carrot_River   (293 words)

  
 Saskatchewan River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It reaches approximates 1,939 km (1204 and a half miles) to its furthest headwaters on the Bow River, a tributary of the South Saskatchewan in Alberta.
It is formed in central Saskatchewan, approximately 40 km (25 mi) east of Prince Albert, by the confluence of its two major branches, the North Saskatchewan and the South Saskatchewan, at the Saskatchewan River Forks.
Hydroelectric power plants are built on the river at Nipawin, and E.B. Campbell (formerly Squaw Rapids) in Saskatchewan and at Grand Rapids in Manitoba.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saskatchewan_River   (391 words)

  
 Newsask Community Futures Development Corporation
The town of Carrot River is situated 10 kilometers south of Highway #55 on #23 and is surrounded by fertile farm land and lush forest as well as some of the best recreational sites in all of Saskatchewan.
Carrot River is a hunter's paradise, with trophy moose, deer and elk only minutes away and if you want, the services of several outfitters are available.
Carrot River is an active town with hockey and curling in the winter and baseball and golfing in the summer.
www.newsaskcfdc.ca /carrotriver.htm   (204 words)

  
 Carrot Trivia 101 things you never knew about carrots
Carrots have been included in several major works of art and helped in identifying species in the 17th century using the paintings of the dutch masters.
Carrot is used in two very common French expressions of the 19th century : "to pull on the carrot" meant to extort a confession from somebody and "to pull a carrot" meant to imagine an excuse to fiddle money or to get a doctor to make an exemption for the military service.
In Afghanistan and India, a fermented alcoholic beverage is made from carrot roots, a flour from dried carrot roots is used as a thickener, and the leaves are eaten in soups and stews.
www.carrotmuseum.co.uk /trivia.html   (3637 words)

  
 Manitoba Water Stewardship
River ice thickness was measured by regional staff of Manitoba Water Stewardship in mid March, 2005.
The Roseau River is expected to remain within its banks with average weather due to somewhat lesser snowcover.
Flooding is not expected on the Saskatchewan River, Carrot River or Red Deer River with normal weather conditions, although snow conditions suggest that localized flooding problems may develop with a quick breakup.
www.gov.mb.ca /waterstewardship/water_info/flood_forecasting/fld_forecast_050128.html   (2661 words)

  
 VDGIF > Wildlife > Tundra Swan Trax
The swan migrated an additional 700 miles southeast to east-central Saskatchewan, south of the town of Cumberland House near the Manitoba border.
This route is farther east than she took migrating north this spring through Saskatchewan.
This swan was captured on Nomini Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River in Westmoreland County, VA. This creek traditionally winters between 200-500 swans.
www.dgif.state.va.us /wildlife/swan/archive-2002/887.html   (1044 words)

  
 Saskatchewan, river, Canada
The North Saskatchewan River rises in the Columbia ice field at the foot of Mt. Saskatchewan, SW Alta., and flows generally east past Edmonton, into Saskatchewan prov., and then past North Battleford to Prince Albert.
The South Saskatchewan River is formed in S Alberta by the junction of the Bow and Oldman rivers.
The Wilderness River - From Horton lake to the Arctic ocean, a canoe trip down Canada's Horton river is a three-week celebration of......
www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0843721.html   (326 words)

  
 Hundreds relocated along Saskatchewan's Carrot River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Residents in parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan were coping with major flooding at the start of the Easter long weekend as heavy spring runoff swelled several rivers.
In northeastern Saskatchewan, the Red Earth First Nation hustled to get out of the way of the threatening Carrot River as leaders ordered a general evacuation of the band of 1,100.
When he went to check the river Friday morning, the water level was only about a third of a metre from the top of the bank.
www.canada.com /vancouversun/news/story.html?id=d2c34749-04b4-4ac4-9916-f84cc5dbbe99&k=30136   (589 words)

  
 Pasquia Park Golf Course - Carrot River
Lying adjacent to a tight bend in the Carrot River, the Pasquia Park Golf Course benefits from the scenic landscaping of the river valley.
Trees to the left of the green, and the river immediately behind it to the right, present little room for error with your second shot.
Sitting on the opposite bank of the river's bend are 50 electrical campsites, complete with gazebo, shower facilities, playground, swimming and paddling pools.
www.tee-off.ca /courses/sk130.htm   (276 words)

  
 Carrot River, Saskatchewan: Agriculture
Agriculture remains in the forefront of the local Carrot River economy.
Carrot River Valley Pork was established in April of 1999 by Heartland Livestock and local investments.
Carrot River Valley Pork consists of a 2,600 head sow barn, and a 8,000 head nursery barn located 16 kms north of Carrot River.
www.town.carrotriver.sk.ca /agriculture.htm   (538 words)

  
 STRATHCONA (Alberta) 1883 - 1886
The river is lowest at this point and is the historic Metis and Indian crossing, especially for the annual buffalo hunt.
The white settlers, some still huddling in Fort Edmonton on the north side of the Saskatchewan River, occasionally sent inquiries to Eleanor Garneau, Metis, on the south side of the river, to see if she was in need of anything.
She had been suffering from the epizootic for some time and, on this occasion, walked deliberately into the river, which is very swift and deep, and was carried away without making the least effort to save herself.
www.agt.net /public/dgarneau/alberta7.htm   (8178 words)

  
 CBC News: Saskatchewan reserve desperately fights flood waters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
By mid-afternoon, the river had breached some dikes, flooding the main road through the reserve and filling the basements of 27 houses.
The river was expected to crest on Saturday, but forecasters now expect the waters to keep mounting until Sunday evening.
The crest of the Carrot River will arrive in The Pas next week, while the Saskatchewan River is one-third of a metre higher than normal.
www.cbc.ca /story/news/national/2006/04/15/red-earth-060415.html   (1076 words)

  
 Saskatchewan Black Bear Hunt
There are no restrictions on modern muzzleloaders in Saskatchewan, and scopes are OK. Deer can be seen in early September feeding in crop fields, and muzzleloaders can be successful in glassing and moving to ambush points, while bowhunters do better from tree stands.
190,000 acres near Carrot River; 160,000 acres 45 miles to the east; snother 150,000 acres is 20 miles southeast of Carrot River.
Saskatchewan has had a one-bear limit since 1989.
www.hunts.net /blackbearh.html   (849 words)

  
 Thunder Rapids Lodge  -  Fishing North America  -  Tobin Lake, Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Black Bears - The number of fl bears in Saskatchewan is good with a lot of bear measuring into the Pope & Young category.
Tobin Lake, just 30 minutes to the northeast of Carrot River, Saskatchewan, is a man made lake that serves as the resevoir for the E.B. Campbell Hydro-Electric Station.
The Saskatchewan River is a 10 minute walk (you can also drive) to the water to fish offshore.
www.fishingnorthamerica.com /fishingnorth150.htm   (834 words)

  
 Attractions in Melfort SASKATCHEWAN Canada - Pagelite Search The Canadian Web Directory
The city is situated in east central Saskatchewan on one of...
Attractions in Saskatchewan: Avonlea and District Museum - Heritage House.
district is one of the oldest settled districts in Saskatchewan.
search.pagelite.ca /canada/SASKATCHEWAN/Melfort/Attractions%20in   (575 words)

  
 CBC - Saskatchewan Votes 2003
SASKATOON – The excitement of Wednesday's provincial election cliffhanger has deflected attention somewhat from necessary analysis of the new legislature's composition.
The Saskatchewan Party and the NDP appeared to be in a dead heat in the days before the Nov. 5 election.
For the campaign teams, capturing the undecided voter and making sure their existing supporters actually vote was the keys to winning.
www.cbc.ca /saskvotes2003/resources   (155 words)

  
 cicimurri
The Late Cretaceous Greenhorn Formation was deposited in a north-south trending inland seaway between the cordilleran mobile belt to the west and the stable North American craton to the east (Macdonald and Byers 1988).
In western South Dakota the Greenhorn consists predominately of marl and calcareous shale, with abundant limestone concretions, thin to moderately thick limestone beds, and bentonites.
In the southern Black Hills, the top of the formation is placed at the contact between a gradational interval of 18 m of calcarenites and fl non-calcareous shale of the PCM.
www2.nature.nps.gov /geology/paleontology/pub/fossil_conference_6/cicimurri.htm   (9584 words)

  
 Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Since 1993, Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin (PFSRB) has promoted stewardship and sustainability of the Saskatchewan River Basin, an international watershed stretching over the three Prairie Provinces and a portion of Montana.
Although their focus is upon the Basin itself, programs are most often delivered to all areas of the Prairie Provinces.
Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin continues to strive for excellence, maintaining that their primary client is the River.
www.saskriverbasin.ca /index.html   (146 words)

  
 Thunder Rapids Lodge  -  Tobin Lake, Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Tobin Lake, Saskatchewan River, Thunder Rapids Lodge, Walleye, Northern Pike, Fishing Lodge, largest pike, Canada, Guides, Tobin Lake, Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan, Full Service, Drive-in, Fly-in, Guides Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Ducks, Geese, Full Service, Drive-in, Fly-in, Guides, Thunder Rapids Hunting Lodge provides you with an exciting hunting experience on Tobin Lake Saskatchewan, Canada.
The number of fl bears in Saskatchewan is very good.
White-tailed deer, the world record is in Saskatchewan.
www.internetsportshow.com /fullserv/thunderrapidslodge.htm   (815 words)

  
 Opaskwayak Cree Nation : Lands Department
Also the lands department was successful in a June referendum where OCN band members voted 70% for an independent management with the land code now in place and continues to allow OCN to make its own decisions of how to manage its lands.
Opaskwayak Cree Nation Reserve 21A (containing 1,590 acres) across the river from main reserve - includes Timberland, south end of town and land before Young's Point.
Carrot Valley Road on PR #283 towards Saskatchewan
www.opaskwayak.mb.ca /lands.php   (340 words)

  
 Royal Saskatchewan Museum: Research: Related Sites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Click here to learn what program is available in Canadian provinces and territories.
Check out tips for sustainable living, calculate your footprint, and upcoming events such as the Second Annual Ecofair on Saturday, June 10th at the Scarth Street Mall in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College: First Nations and Metis Curriculum Units
www.royalsaskatchewanmuseum.ca /research/related_sites.shtml   (346 words)

  
 Notes on Harriett Pearl McLeod   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Ed Armstrong family came to the Carrot River district to live on Ed's homestead, SW 9-49-11, located six miles south, one mile east, one mile south of Carrot River in November 1929 from Estow, Saskatchewan (near Saskatoon).
In 1935 they homesteaded at Carrot River, Saskatchewan, where he farmed until retiring to the town of Carrot River.
Other children in the family are Ella Finley, Saskatoon; Ruth Hurst, Edmonton; Vina Prideham, Carrot River; Margarette Howell, Nipawin, Saskatchewan; Bertha Collins, Kamloops, B.C.; Walter, Richmond, B.C. and Leonard, Aylsham, Saskatchewan.
www.looking4kin.com /Littlejohn/HarriettMcLeodNotes.htm   (800 words)

  
 Saskatchewan Party | Allan Kerpan - Carrot River Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
I’m Allan Kerpan, your MLA for the Carrot River Valley constituency.
It's time to rediscover the optimism and initiative that has always been at the heart of the Saskatchewan spirit.
I believe in Saskatchewan and I'm ready to work towards building a brighter future in the province and in this constiteuncy for our friends and families.
www.saskparty.com /index.cfm?page=60   (170 words)

  
 Lars Larsen Lillestrand Family - pafg10.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Lester Johnson (Joseph Johnson, Karen Lovise Lillestrand, Lars Larsen Lillestrand, Lars Larsen Stranden, Lars Madsen, Mads Larsen) was born on 31 Dec 1915 in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Edna Louise Cowley (Emma Mary Annette Johnson, Karen Lovise Lillestrand, Lars Larsen Lillestrand, Lars Larsen Stranden, Lars Madsen, Mads Larsen) was born on 1 Jan 1911 in Saskatchawan, Canada.
Ida Ruby Dybvig (Nora Othilda Johnson, Karen Lovise Lillestrand, Lars Larsen Lillestrand, Lars Larsen Stranden, Lars Madsen, Mads Larsen) was born on 21 Mar 1912 in Asquith, Saskatchewan, Canada.
members.tripod.com /~drbobl/lillestrand/pafg10.htm   (359 words)

  
 More About Saskatchewan's Recreation Sites
Many wonderful Recreation Sites can be found throughout Saskatchewan.
Located on the shores of many of Saskatchewan’s 100,000 lakes, these sites offer everything you’ll need for a great day of enjoying the outdoors, from picnic areas and beaches to boat launches and fish filleting stations.
South Saskatchewan River - SW South Saskatchewan River - WC Spence Lake
www.sasktourism.com /?page=143&plain   (161 words)

  
 Peoria Rivermen
The 6-3, 210-pound defenseman out of Carrot River, Saskatchewan, has skated in 30 ECHL tilts for Alaska and recorded three goals, eight assists, and 54 minutes in penalties.
Keith, 25, rejoins the Aces for his third tour of duty in Alaska this season.
Although he did not log any time in the Rivermen net, the 6-2, 225-pound goalie out of Campbell River, British Columbia, has played in 30 contests for the Aces this season, registering a 23-6-1 record, a 2.16 goals-against average, and a.922 save percentage.
www.rivermen.net /news/?id=3595   (574 words)

  
 AVE MARIA Children Relief Foundation of Father Walleye   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Mariusz Zajac -- "Father Walleye" -- of Carrot River, Saskatchewan.
The goal of the Children Relief Foundation is to help orphans and the poorest children of the world affected by disasters, wars or famine, no matter what their religious beliefs might be.
Father Mariusz set up an account at his local Carrot River & District Credit Union to collect the donations.
pikemasters.com /childrelief/index.html   (259 words)

  
 Thunder Rapids Lodge  |  Tobin Lake, Saskatchewan River, Thunder Rapids Lodge, Walleye, Northern Pike, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Tobin Lake, Saskatchewan River, Thunder Rapids Lodge, Walleye, Northern Pike, Fishing Lodge, largest pike, Canada, Guides
Thunder Rapids Fishing Lodge provides an exciting fishing experience in northeast Saskatchewan, Canada.
The Saskatchewan River is a 10 minute walk.
www.internetsportshow.com /fishing/fishing150.htm   (903 words)

  
 Cretaceous Fossils: References Ca to Ch
CALDWELL, W. The Late Cretaceous Bearpaw Formation in the South Saskatchewan River Valley.
A New Selachian Fauna from the Judith River Formation (Campanian) of Montana.
CASE, G. R.; Tokaryk, T. Baird, D. Selachians From the Niobrara Formation of the Upper Cretaceous (Coniacian) of Carrot River, Saskatchewan, Canada.
www.cretaceousfossils.com /library/references_ca_to_ch.htm   (3383 words)

  
 Saskatchewan: Carrot River Mountie has more surgery - Law Enforcement News
Saskatchewan -- The RCMP officer who was shot at his home in Carrot River Monday night is undergoing more surgery.
Greg Toogood, 28, suffered serious injuries to his arm in the shooting.
Before he could respond, he was shot in the arm by someone outside his home.
www.policeone.com /copnews/122588   (218 words)

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