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R.M. of Craik No. 222

Welcome to the website for the Rural Municipality of Craik No. 222!

Here you will find resources and information on bylaws, council members, economic development, public works, and general news for the RM.

About Us

The Rural Municipality (RM) of Craik (No.222) is located in South Central Saskatchewan in the heart of Agriculture country. The RM is situated between three major cities of Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw, making it an excellent location for industry and residence. There are two communities within the boundaries of the RM, Craik and Aylesbury, and as well, about 300 rural residents who make their homes in the Craik RM. Highway 11 or "Louis Riel Trail" runs through the RM allowing easy and safe access to the north and south. In between there are many miles of grid road maintained by the RM and kept in excellent condition year round.

In conjunction with the Town of Craik, the RM and the entire community have become involved in the areas of environment and Sustainability. This commitment to being "ecologically friendly" led the the building of the

"Craik Eco-Centre," a marvel in the area of conservation and sustainability. As interest grew from inside and outside the community, other project have begun. An "Eco-Village has risen from bald prairie with resident coming from around the country to live and raise their families in an ecological friendly lifestyle. A Flax house is selling all product related to flax straw and seed and promoting it's many health benefits. A tree farm just east of Craik is studying the possibilities in using our land to grow trees for wood, pulp and paper products. And, there are even more idea and projects getting off the ground or in the planning stages that are sure to keep the momentum moving forward.

For more information on this please see the CSLP (Craik Sustainable Living Project) website.

Economic Development

Agriculture, as it is throughout Saskatchewan, is the primary industry in the Craik RM. Grain Company, Viterra, serves this industry directly with an outlet situated in the town of Craik. There are many other service related businesses in the community offering agriculture based goods like fuel, parts and service to area grain producers. Highway 11 provides an excellent means of transporting grains and oilseeds to markets both nearby and across the province. There is a strong push from area grain producers and residents to have the rail line re-opened from Craik south to Regina. There is no doubt that this will allow for easier movement of goods and also provide another avenue for farmers to move their products to market.

The RM council is very progressive and proactive in exploring all options for economical development within the RM and the town of Craik. This has lead to a joint venture with the town of Craik which will see "Titan Clean Energy Projects Corporation" bringing a new ecologically friendly business to Craik. Titan is a new company that is involved in the areas of producing fuel and Energy from agriculture and forestry by-products and waste. They are expected to start building in the spring of 2009. Read more…

If you're looking for an excellent location to expand your business or to start a new business enterprise or service, the RM and it's council are ready and eager to help make your idea a reality.

Public Works

The public works team is committed to a high level of service for the entire RM of Craik. RM foreman Gary Murray has many years of experience on the job and oversees two hardworking assistants, Doug Judd and Kevin Binder. Some of their many duties include:

maintaining, grading and graveling roads
rural snow removal
cutting road allowance grass
installation and repair of road signs
pest and noxious weed control
repair and maintenance of RM equipment

Rural pest control is a high priority within the RM and the town of Craik. Jerry Dulle is in charge of this area and can be contacted for advice on controlling and eliminating pest populations. Call the town office for more details at 306-734-2242.

The RM and the Town of Craik share office space located in the town of Craik and is situated just off Main Street at 600 Front Street. The office is open for business Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. On Fridays the office is open from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon pm but closed to the public in the afternoon for office in-service. Thank you.

Here's something you haven't seen in a while, rail cars beside the

elevator in Craik. The rail line has re-opened!!

(Photo courtesy Crystal Judd at CJ Photography)

Fun Facts:

-Population - ~300

-Area - 883 sq. kms

-Approx. 400 miles of

grid and paved roads

-Assessment:

- $56,691,200

-The Craik Dam is actually called "Arm Lake" by the SK Dept. of Natural Resources

-Built in 1961/62

-7km long, 400m wide and 10m deep

R.M. Foreman:

Gary Murray

Assistants;

Doug Judd

Kevin Binder

Jerry Dulle

Pest Control:

Jerry Dulle

Fun Fact:

The R.M. of Craik No. 222 was formed a long time ago in 1912 and James Parks was the very first Reeve.

Even to this day we still have the Parks family as members of the community!