Green Lake, Saskatchewan
| Green Lake | |
|---|---|
| Northern village | |
 Green Lake
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| Coordinates: 54°17′28″N 107°47′28″W / 54.29111°N 107.79111°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Saskatchewan
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| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roy Kelvin |
| • Administrator | Tina Rasmussen |
| • MLA Athabasca | Buckley Belanger |
| • MP Desnethé— Missinippi—Churchill River |
Rob Clarke |
| Area | |
| • Land | 121.92 km2 (47.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 418 |
| • Density | 3.4/km2 (9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC−6) |
| Postal code | S0M 1B0 |
| Highways |
  Hwy 55 / Hwy 155
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| Post office established | 1901 |
| Website | Official Website |
Green Lake is a northern village in Saskatchewan, Canada. Its residents are predominantly Métis people. Green Lake is located northeast of Meadow Lake, and northwest of Big River. It lies in the southern boreal forest, and takes its name from nearby Green Lake. Fishing, tourism, and farming, are the major industries.
The Northern Village of Green Lake dates back to 1782, when the North West Company (NWC) established a wintering post on Green Lake. In 1793 the NWC established a permanent post, and in 1810 the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) established itself on the lake. In 1816-1817, the NWC seized the HBC post and its men, however a HBC post was re-established by 1818, and in 1821 the two companies merged. Shortly after the merger, the Green Lake post was closed for several years, reopening in 1831, and continuing operation until 1973. The Green Lake post was an important post in north-central Saskatchewan, connecting many overland trails with the Churchill River.
By the mid 19th century, missionaries had established the Roman Catholic Church in Green Lake. In 1876 Treaty 6, was signed, and soon after settlers began moving into the area. Natives were allowed to join Treaty 6, or had the option of taking scrip. During the North-West Rebellion the HBC store in Green Lake was ransacked by Cree from Frog Lake.
In 1900 a telegraph service and post office were established, and a trail to Meadow Lake was opened. In 1901 a new church was built by the community.
By 1939, the local Métis were subjected to a Government program called the Green Lake Metis Rehabilitation Program. A Government project created and designed to assimilate the people of Green Lake into mainstream society, southern Metis from the Regina area were introduced to the northern community as part of the rehabilitation program. The new arrivals were unable to adapt to the lifestyle and after a year began relocating en masse to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan or Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. The provincial government set up Central Farm, a program of 99-year leases on 40-acre (160,000 m2) plots. In addition, a new road was built to Meadow Lake and Île-à-la-Crosse. In 1940, an outpost hospital was built by the government and run by Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. The Sisters also oversaw the running of a cannery, carpentry, and sewing shops. By 1945 a Timber Board and Local Improvement District (LID) were established. A saw mill was opened under the Timber Board, which employed up to 100 men. Under the LID, the Central Farm was expanded, and the Silver Lake Farm was formed in 1965, consisting of mixed farming with an emphasis on cattle.
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