Saskatchewan Highway 49

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Highway 49

Route information
Maintained by Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure
Length166.4 km[1] (103.4 mi)
Saskatchewan
Length165.2 km[1] (102.7 mi)
West end Hwy 35 south of Fosston
Major intersections
East endManitoba border
Manitoba
Length1.2 km[1] (0.75 mi)
West endSaskatchewan border
East end PTH 83 near Benito
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Rural municipalitiesPonass Lake, Lakeview, Kelvington, Sasman, Hazel Dell, Preeceville, Clayton, Keys, St. Philips, Livingston
Swan Valley West
Highway system
← Hwy 48Saskatchewan Highway 49 (jct).svg→ Hwy 51
← PTH 45Manitoba Highway 49.svg→ PTH 50

Highway 49 and Provincial Trunk Highway 49 (PTH 49) is a highway in the east central portion of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan and a very short highway in province of Manitoba. It runs from Saskatchewan Highway 35 between the communities of Fosston and Hendon to the Saskatchewan – Manitoba border, before ending at Provincial Trunk Highway 83 south of the community of Benito. The combined highway is about 166.4 km (103.4 mi) in length, 165.2 km (102.7 mi) is in Saskatchewan and 1.2 km (0.7 mi) is in Manitoba.[1]

Route description

Highway 49 begins at its western terminus with Highway 35 five kilometers (3.1 mi) south of Fosston. From Highway 35, it travels east to the Manitoba border, where it transitions to PTH 49. This is a primary Saskatchewan highway maintained by the provincial government and is paved for its length. Located along this highway are Kelvington, Lintlaw, Preeceville, Sturgis, Norquay, Pelly, and Arran. This highway also runs near Stenen and Hyas. Less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after crossing the provincial boundary, the highway terminates at PTH 83 three kilometers (1.9 mi) south of Benito.

Highway 49 arrives at Fort Livingstone, the first capital for the entire North-West Territories from 1874 to 1876. For 167 kilometers (104 mi), this highway features several various festivals, and attractions as the road passes through vibrant towns and villages.

Saskatchewan

Major attractions

Highway 49 hosts the following lakes, beaches, historical sites and buildings, and provincial parks.

  • The original Kelvington Canadian National Railway CN station, was constructed in 1922, has been declared a heritage property.[2]
  • Kelvington 9-hole Golf Course is located just to the south of the Town of Kelvington.
  • Hockey Cards billboard is a Canadian roadside attraction near Kelvington, Canada’s hockey Factory[3]
  • Timberline Outfitting near Norquay, SK and Riel Bosse Outfitting and Guiding near Kelvington, Sk are available for hunting trips.[4]
  • Norquay Campground is located near the town centre of Norquay
  • Crystal Lake is just south of the Highway 9 South and Highway 49 junction near Stenen[5]
  • Crystal Lake 9 holes Municipal Golf Course, looked after by Stenen, Saskatchewan.[6]
  • Lac La course is just south of the Highway 8 South and Highway 49 junction near Pelly[5]
  • Just north of Highway 49 by 8 miles is the Sturgis & District Regional Park located on Lady Lake. This park provides fishing, camping, and swimming activities.[7]
  • Ketchen Lake Bible Camp is located just to the north of Highway 49 between Ketchen, and Preeceville.[8][9]
  • Preeceville Museum features both Ukrainian and Scandinavian ethnic history along with local pioneer history.[10]
  • Preeceville Picnic Area is located just east of Preeceville, a nice stop on a long highway journey for a rest.
  • Preeceville Wildlife Association Campground is located just north of the town of Preeceville with hiking trails to Annie Laurie Lake and a new beach there.[11]
  • Preeceville hosts a plethora of events.
    • Western Days features Gymkana, Chariots, Chuck Wagons, Country Dance, as well as Slow-pitch and fastball tournaments[12]
    • Mushers Rendezvous features sled dog races[13]
    • Lions Trade Show showcasing economic highlights.
    • Rockin @ The River outdoor concert.[14]
    • Preeceville Pats Hockey Team.
  • Sturgis hosts Saskatchewan's Largest One Day Sports & Rodeo[15]
  • Bucking Horse and Rider statue is a large Canadian roadside attraction is located in Rodeo Falls Park along Highway 49.[16]
  • Sturgis Ski Hill on the north of town provides a ski lift as well as ski chalet.[15]
  • Assiniboine River runs through Sturgis.
  • The Sturgis Museum is located in the old CNR Station which has been relocated on the Assiniboine River Valley a block south of Highway 9/49. This museum features pioneer artifacts as well as local arrowheads.[15]
  • Fort Pelly-Livingstone Museum features the local areas vibrant Royal North-West Mounted Police history. The original fort was entitled Fort Livingstone or (Swan River Barracks) located on the forks of Swan River and Snake Creek and is designated as a heritage site.[17]
  • The Snake pits featuring Garter Snakes are located just north of Pelly, Saskatchewan.[18]
  • Fort Pelly Livingstone museum located in the Village of Pelly[19]

History

  • Ketchen, Preeceville, Sturgis, and Norquay all host early Norwegian ethnic bloc settling in the early 20th century.[20]
  • 1899 saw the arrival of Doukhobor settlers near the area of Pelly, Saskatchewan[21]
  • In 1876, David Laird, the first Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories held the First Session of the North-West Territorial Council at Fort Livingstone near Pelly, Saskatchewan. The Dominion Government designated this area as the First Seat of Government for the entire territories in 1875. The capital of the North-West Territories and Royal North West Mounted Police Barracks soon moved to Battleford.[22]
  • Hyas to Stenen on Highway 49 was part of a repaving project in the fall of 1999[23][24]

Manitoba

Provincial Trunk Highway 49 (PTH 49) is a very short provincial highway in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It runs from the Saskatchewan boundary to PTH 83 three kilometers (1.9 mi) south of Benito.

The highway is less than 1 mile (1.6 km) long (the sign welcoming westbound motorists to Saskatchewan can be seen from PTH 83) and connects with the same numbered highway across the border. Along with PTH 27 and 57, PTH 49 is one of the shortest provincial trunk highways within Manitoba.

The speed limit is 90 km/h (55 mph).

History

Prior to 1947, PTH 49 was part of Highway 6 which extended via Benito to Swan River, Dauphin, and Minnedosa.[25] The section from the highway's current eastern terminus to Roblin was opened to traffic in 1948 and designated as Highway 31 along with the remaining section of highway to Swan River.[26] This route was redesignated as PTH 83 in 1954.[27]

The current route between the Saskatchewan border and Highway 31 was redesignated to PTH 49 in 1947.

Major intersections

From west to east:[28]

ProvinceRural MunicipalityLocationkm[1]miDestinationsNotes
SaskatchewanPonass Lake No. 367[a]
Lakeview No. 337[b]		​0.00.0 Hwy 35 – Tisdale, Wadena
Kelvington No. 366[a]
Sasman No. 336[b]		​11.47.1
 Hwy 665 south – Kylemore
Kelvington19.512.1 Hwy 38 – Kelvington, Porcupine Plain, Kuroki
Hazel Dell No. 335Lintlaw41.826.0
 Hwy 617 – Invermay
​61.838.4Hazel Dell access road to Hwy 755
​68.342.4
 Hwy 753 north
Preeceville No. 334Preeceville84.952.8 Hwy 47 south – Buchanan
86.453.7 Hwy 9 north – Hudson BayWest end of Hwy 9 concurrency
Sturgis94.358.6
 Hwy 664 south
Clayton No. 333[a]
Keys No. 303[b]		​106.366.1 Hwy 9 south – Canora, YorktonEast end of Hwy 9 concurrency
​107.967.0
 Hwy 662 north – Stenen
Hyas116.072.1
 Hwy 650 south – Mikado		West end of Hwy 650 concurrency
​117.673.1
 Hwy 650 north – Danbury		East end of Hwy 650 concurrency
Norquay127.479.2 Hwy 8 north – Swan PlainWest end of Hwy 8 concurrency
Keys No. 303129.280.3
 Hwy 637 south – Veregin
St. Philips No. 301Pelly139.986.9 Hwy 8 south – Kamsack

 Hwy 661 north		East end of Hwy 8 concurrency
Livingston No. 331[a]
St. Philips No. 301[b]		Arran155.596.6
 Hwy 648 north – Whitebeech

 Hwy 660 south – St. Philips
Saskatchewan – Manitoba border165.2
0.0		102.7
0.0		Provincial boundary
ManitobaSwan Valley West​1.20.75 PTH 83 – Swan River, RoblinSouth of Benito
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b c d North of Hwy 49
  2. ^ a b c d South of Hwy 49

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Google (February 26, 2018). "Highway 49 in Saskatchewan and Manitoba" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  2. ^ McLennan, David. "The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan". Kelvington. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ A. Feairs & Rose Steadman (November 22, 1999). "Town of Kelvington". Big Things in Saskatchewan. DMY. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  4. ^ "Norquay Hunting Trips: Hunting Trips in Norquay, Saskatchewan". World Web Technologies Inc. 1994–2007. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  5. ^ a b Becquet's Custom Programming (2005). "Saskatchewan City & Town Maps - Preeceville". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  6. ^ Golf Links (2005–2007). "Stenen, Saskatchewan Golf Courses". Hillclimb Media. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  7. ^ World Web Technologies Inc. (1994–2007). "Preeceville Parks & Gardens: Parks & Gardens in Preeceville, Saskatchewan". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  8. ^ UB David & I'll B Jonathan (2006). "UB David & I'll B Jonathan - Camp Discipleship Department ..." Archived from the original on 2007-03-08. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  9. ^ "Saskatchewan Camping Association, Directory Listing-Member Camps. E-Z". Saskatchewan Camping Association, Regina, Canada. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  10. ^ "Home Page – Town of Preeceville". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  11. ^ "Home Page – Town of Preeceville". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  12. ^ "Home Page – Town of Preeceville". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  13. ^ "Home Page – Town of Preeceville". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  14. ^ "Home Page – Town of Preeceville". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  15. ^ a b c "Sturgis, Saskatchewan - Official Town Website". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  16. ^ Barb Barteski, Administrator, Town of Sturgis (August 29, 2001). "Town of Sturgis, Saskatchewan". Big Things in Saskatchewan. DMY. Retrieved 2007-05-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ "Historic Fort Livingstone". Village of Pelly. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  18. ^ "The Snake Pit". Village of Pelly. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  19. ^ "Fort Pelly Livingstone Museum". Village of Pelly. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  20. ^ Anderson, Alan (2006). "The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan – Details Norwegian Settlements". Canadian Plains Research Center. University of Regina. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  21. ^ "Pelly Doukhobor Society". Village of Pelly. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  22. ^ "Fort Livingstone-Pelly Heritage Guild". Village of Pelly. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  23. ^ Government of Saskatchewan (May 23, 2007). "Paving Project Announced on Highways 49 & 9". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  24. ^ Government of Saskatchewan (May 23, 2007). "1999 Area Highway Projects Announced". Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  25. ^ Manitoba Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Manitoba Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation. 1928. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  26. ^ Manitoba Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Manitoba Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation. 1953. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  27. ^ Manitoba Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Manitoba Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation. 1954. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  28. ^ MapArt (2007). Saskatchewan Road Atlas (Map) (2007 ed.). 1:540,000. Oshawa, ON: Peter Heiler Ltd. pp. 34–36. ISBN 1-55368-020-0.

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