Wawota
| Wawota | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Wawota  Wawota Location of Wawota in Saskatchewan | |
| Coordinates: 49°32′N 102°01′W / 49.54°N 102.01°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Southeastern Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 1 |
| Rural Municipality | Walpole No. 93 |
| Post office Founded | 1884-09-01 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Neil Birnie |
| • Governing body | Wawota Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 km2 (0.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 560 |
| • Density | 451.0/km2 (1,168/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0G 5A0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 48 |
| Website |
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| [2][3] | |
Wawota is a community of 591 people, located along Highway 48 in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada. Established in 1905, its name is from Dakota "wa ota", which means "lots of snow". Wa means 'snow', oda or ota means 'lots'. It is sometimes mistakenly said to mean 'deep snow'. It houses a shop called the snow shop that is owned by two girls, the motto being "because there's SNOW other place to buy it." They believe if they get enough money they can make a store chain.
History
The town's motto, "Progress Through Perseverance", is fitting, as Wawota has made a concerted effort in the last few decades to remain a vibrant community for people of all ages, despite the ongoing challenges faced by nearly all rural towns in the province. The loss of the local railway, the so-called Peanut Line, in August, 1961 is often cited as a galvanizing moment for the community, and the dawn of the town's progressive spirit.
Regionally, Wawota is perhaps best known for its long history of successful sports teams, most notably in hockey and baseball, as well as its unusual collection of fire hydrants, painted to resemble various people and cartoon characters. Wawota is also noteworthy as the 'twin capital', due to the large number of twin births recorded in the community, particularly throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.
Famous resident
NHL player Brooks Laich of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
References
- ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
- ↑ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Retrieved 2014-08-21.
- ↑ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Retrieved 2014-08-21.
External links
Coordinates: 49°54′N 102°01′W / 49.900°N 102.017°W
