Geography
Situated amongst the rolling hills and waves of grain within Saskatchewan parkland, lies the Village of Spalding. Located along Provincial Highway #6, Spalding is well within commuting distance of several larger communities while offering a pleasant country setting surrounded by nature. The Village has a population of 242 (census 2011) friendly, outgoing people.
Regina - 210 km
Saskatoon - 170 km
Lanigan - 95 km
Humboldt - 65 km
Melfort - 64 km
History
The Village of Spalding was incorporated as a Village in 1924. The name Spalding comes from Old English meaning "ditch settlement" (spald + ingas). Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, was the birthplace of the wife of the first postmaster Joseph William Hutchison, who arrived in 1905. Pattie Hutchison died in 1920 leaving behind eleven children, the youngest of whom was two years old. As well as being postmaster, Mr. Hutchison served as reeve of the RM and trustee of the school district.
Economic Information
Local businesses include a grocery store/ service station, beverage room, insurance office, trucking company, cabinet maker, welding and repair, as well as many other service and supply companies.
Attractions
Spalding is an active thriving community with many services available to its residents.
A Community Health Center with lab services is available.
Other facilities and services include the Parkland Regional Library, Spalding Seniors Center, Spalding Community Hall, a playground, and a Bowling Alley. There is also a dance club for youth.
Lake Edward is located 10.5 km East of Spalding, known for its privacy and scenic picnic area. Lake Charron is 20 km North East of Spalding and has camping, swimming and boating available.
The Stoney Meadows Golf course is a short 14 km drive North of Spalding.
The Village is serviced by Sask-Tel, Sask Power, Sask Energy, and Cable TV. There are 16 volunteer fire fighters on duty with ambulance service available at both Naicam and Watson.
Reynold Rapp Museum
The Reynold Rapp Museum is named in honour of Reynold Rapp, who served for many years in the Diefenbaker government and several years as the party whip. He donated his former residence at Spalding to be used as a museum which today holds collections of artifacts pertaining to the history of
Spalding and District. The museum is located at 200 First Street South and is open Saturday afternoons as well as on request by contacting the Village Office.
Spalding Public Library
P.O. Box 37
Spalding, SK
S0K 4C0
Telephone: (306) 872-2184
Email: [email protected]
Situated amongst the rolling hills and waves of grain within Saskatchewan parkland, lies the Village of Spalding. Located along Provincial Highway #6, Spalding is well within commuting distance of several larger communities while offering a pleasant country setting surrounded by nature. The Village has a population of 242 (census 2011) friendly, outgoing people.
Regina - 210 km
Saskatoon - 170 km
Lanigan - 95 km
Humboldt - 65 km
Melfort - 64 km
History
The Village of Spalding was incorporated as a Village in 1924. The name Spalding comes from Old English meaning "ditch settlement" (spald + ingas). Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, was the birthplace of the wife of the first postmaster Joseph William Hutchison, who arrived in 1905. Pattie Hutchison died in 1920 leaving behind eleven children, the youngest of whom was two years old. As well as being postmaster, Mr. Hutchison served as reeve of the RM and trustee of the school district.
Economic Information
Local businesses include a grocery store/ service station, beverage room, insurance office, trucking company, cabinet maker, welding and repair, as well as many other service and supply companies.
Attractions
Spalding is an active thriving community with many services available to its residents.
A Community Health Center with lab services is available.
Other facilities and services include the Parkland Regional Library, Spalding Seniors Center, Spalding Community Hall, a playground, and a Bowling Alley. There is also a dance club for youth.
Lake Edward is located 10.5 km East of Spalding, known for its privacy and scenic picnic area. Lake Charron is 20 km North East of Spalding and has camping, swimming and boating available.
The Stoney Meadows Golf course is a short 14 km drive North of Spalding.
The Village is serviced by Sask-Tel, Sask Power, Sask Energy, and Cable TV. There are 16 volunteer fire fighters on duty with ambulance service available at both Naicam and Watson.
Reynold Rapp Museum
The Reynold Rapp Museum is named in honour of Reynold Rapp, who served for many years in the Diefenbaker government and several years as the party whip. He donated his former residence at Spalding to be used as a museum which today holds collections of artifacts pertaining to the history of
Spalding and District. The museum is located at 200 First Street South and is open Saturday afternoons as well as on request by contacting the Village Office.
Spalding Public Library
P.O. Box 37
Spalding, SK
S0K 4C0
Telephone: (306) 872-2184
Email: [email protected]
