This cache is part of a series called the “Prairie Storms Adventure Trail” developed by Living Skies 2014 MEGA Event volunteers. Enjoy the hidden secrets of Southern Saskatchewan by getting off the beaten trail to sites seldom visited, scenic views, historic sites and buildings. The name also pays tribute to the Alberta's “Prairie Winds Adventure Trail” which was created for the Best of the Bad (WestCan 1) MEGA event in 2011.
This series will also take you along the Red Coat Trail, which is a 1,300 km route through southern Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta taken in 1874 by the North-West Mounted Police in their quest to bring law and order to the Canadian West. In Saskatchewan, Highway 13 is designated as Red Coat Trail.
The Town of Shaunavon is a vibrant and picturesque community nestled in the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan. Many and varied businesses provide a wide range of products and services, enabling the community to be a major service centre in the great southwest. Shaunavon serves a large agricultural area and is fortunate to have a bustling oil industry. Shaunavon's residents enjoy top notch recreation and cultural facilities and activities all year round.
Hayley Wickenheiser was born in the community and is an Olympic four time gold medallist and member of Canada’s national women’s hockey team. Everett Baker, founder and first President of the Sask. History & Folklore Society. Baker was instrumental in researching and marking the N.W.M.P Trail used by the North West Mounted Police, between 1875 and 1912, in conducting their business between two of their main Saskatchewan posts - Wood Mountain and Fort Walsh. The trail was completed in 1964 with 260 white concrete markers being erected. Visit the Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Center at 440 Center Street to learn more about these individuals.
To receive a Special Edition Living Skies Geocoin, you must have logged, as "found" at least
45 of the “Prairie Storms Adventure Trail” caches. Please send an e-mail to
prairiestorms@livingskies2014.ca and we will check your profile and contact you for mailing arrangements. There are approximately
30 geocoins available.
