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Wynyard  P.O. Box 220,
435 Bosworth Street,
Wynyard, Saskatchewan, S0A 4T0
Phone: 306-554-2123
Fax: 306-554-3224
Website Email
Population: 1,744
Visitor Information Number: 306-554-2898
24 Hour Services: Yes
Campground: Yes
911 Service: Yes
Hospital Number: 306-554-2586  Located on the Yellowhead Highway (No.16), Wynyard is a community of approximately 2,000 people. Nestled between Big Quill Lake and Little Quill Lake, and strategically located about equal distances from Regina, Saskatoon, and Yorkton, Wynyard offers many options in the areas of Tourism, Recreation, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, and Retail. Wynyard is a shining example of the Saskatchewan motto “Strength through Diversity”.
Wynyard happens to be located on a major migratory bird path and as a result has become a bird-watcher’s Mecca and a hunter’s paradise. Various types of geese, ducks, swans, cranes, and other migratory birds use the Quill Lakes as a major stopping point both on their way to the summer breeding grounds or from their way to winter feeding areas. For the bird-watching enthusiast, the endangered Piping Plover uses the Quill Lakes as one of only two nesting grounds in Saskatchewan.
Wynyard is also home to a vibrant retail and home based business sector. There are over 100 retail, service, and home based businesses located within the borders of the community. When you take into account all the business located in the surrounding areas, there is very little that you cannot find in Wynyard.
With all the amenities that are found in Wynyard, the economic prosperity, and the tourism potential, Wynyard is an ideal locale in which to live, work, and play.
 Wynyard, Saskatchewan celebrates its 100th year as a town July 22 – 24, 2011. Friday, July 22 begins with Memories on Main. Downtown buildings have their history displayed, sidewalk sales, entertainment, kids activities and an outstanding CPR display.Opening ceremonies @ 7pm featuring the town’s anthem and much more. Teen dance @ 9pm, concession, beer gardens and fabulous fireworks! Saturday, pancake breakfast, parade @ 10am, cultural entertainment, kids activities,
Rust Riders car show, the famous 
Chicken Chariot races, fashion show thru the decades, threshing demo and much, much more. Saturday supper (must be preregistered); choose either a country western dance at the Civic centre or country rock dance at the arena and a lawn chair drive-inn for students! Sunday features an interdenominational service, closing ceremonies, time capsule, brunch, fun softball with players from the various years, a music jam session, and beer gardens.
For information about centennial souvenirs and centennial celebration events visit
www.wynard100years.com. Be sure to register today for Wynyard’s celebrations and school reunion weekend!
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