Saskatchewan Highway 35

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Highway 35

CanAm Highway (segment)
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Highway 35 between Fort Qu'Appelle and Qu'Appelle
Route information
Maintained by Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure
& Transport Canada
Length568.9 km[1] (353.5 mi)
Major junctions
South end Canada-US border (US 85) at Port of Oungre
Major intersections
North endTorch River north of Tobin Lake
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Rural municipalitiesSouris Valley, Lomond, Wellington, Francis, South Qu'Appelle, North Qu'Appelle, Lipton, Emerald, Elfros, Lakeview, Ponass Lake, Barrier Valley, Tisdale, Connaught, Torch River, Nipawin
Major citiesWeyburn
Highway system
← Hwy 34→ Hwy 36

Highway 35 is a paved, undivided provincial highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from the U.S. border at the Port of Oungre (where it meets U.S. Route 85) north to a dead end near the north shore of Tobin Lake. The southern end of Highway 35 is one segment of the CanAm Highway, which is an international highway connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico.[2] Highway 35 is about 569 kilometres (354 mi) long.[1]

Highway 35 connects with the following major Saskatchewan highways:

Tobin Lake Recreation Site (Caroll's Cove Campground).[5]

Mudslides, and spring flooding were huge road building and maintenance problems around Nipawin as well as along the southern portion of the route named the Greater Yellow Grass Marsh. Over 20 early dams were built until the problem was addressed with the

Rafferty-Alameda Project on the Souris River and the construction of the Qu'Appelle River Dam which have helped to eliminate washed out roads and flooded communities. The highway through the homesteading community followed the Dominion Land Survey on the square until reaching the Saskatchewan River at Nipawin. The completion of the combined railway and traffic bridge over the Saskatchewan River at Nipawin in the late 1920s retired the ferry and basket crossing for traffic north of Nipawin. The E.B. Campbell Dam built in 1963 north-east of Nipawin created Tobin Lake, and Codette Lake
was formed with the construction of the Francois-Finlay Hydroelectric dam at Nipawin. The railway/traffic bridge that formed part of Highway 35 was the only crossing utilized at Nipawin until a new traffic bridge was constructed in 1974. The new bridge then became part of the combined Highway 35 and 55 until the highway parts just east of White Fox. Highway 35 then continued north along the west side of Tobin Lake. The railway/traffic bridge continues to be utilized for one lane vehicle traffic controlled by traffic lights, and continues as the "Old Highway 35" on the west side of the river until it joins with the current Highway 35/55.

Route description

Highway 35 traverses three distinct topographical areas from its southern end to its northern terminus. The rolling moraines and valleys of the mixed grassland[6] at its southern end give way to aspen parkland towards the middle section.[7] The northern portion of the route is within the southern boreal forest which consists of agricultural land mixed with heavily forested areas.

Highway 35 begins at the Port of Oungre[8] border crossing. Going north from the border, it meets Highway 18 at Oungre, provides access to Oungre Regional Park, and crosses Long Creek. From Long Creek, the highway passes through Tribune[9] and carries on to Weyburn where it crosses the Souris River and meets Highways 13 and 39. Weyburn is the only city on Highway 35 and has been dubbed the Soo Line City due its connection with Chicago on the Soo Line of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR).[10] Weyburn is located astride the Williston geological Basin which contains oil deposits, and several wells operate in the vicinity.[10] Notable points of interest in Weyburn accessible from Highway 39 include the Soo Line Historical Museum,[11][12] Tommy Douglas statue, Weyburn Heritage Village,[13] and the Water Tower.[14] Off Highway 35, at the north end of Weyburn, is access to the site of the former Souris Valley Mental Health Hospital, which at the time of its construction in the 1920s, was the largest building in the British Commonwealth. From Weyburn, the highway continues north past Cedoux and on to Highway 33 and Francis. After Francis, it continues north crossing Highway 48 before meeting Highway 1.

Highway 35 has a short 700-metre (2,300 ft) westward concurrency with Highway 1 before turning north. About 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Highway 1, Highway 35 enters the town of Qu'Appelle where it follows N Pacific Avenue west then Qu'Appelle St north through town. Qu'Appelle had historic beginnings with fur trading posts in the area and was the former terminus of the CPR. From Qu'Appelle, Highway 35 heads north where it meets, and has a concurrency with, Highway 10 en route to Fort Qu'Appelle in the Qu'Appelle Valley. At Fort Qu'Appelle, Highway 35 is met by other highways including 22, 56, and 210.[15] Fort Qu'Appelle is situated on the Qu'Appelle River between Echo and Mission Lakes of the Fishing Lakes. The town has a vibrant history being an early fur trading post. The 1897 Hudson's Bay Company store, 1911 Grand Trunk Pacific Railway station, Fort Qu'Appelle Sanatorium (Fort San), and the Treaty 4 Governance Centre are all landmarks of Fort Qu'Appelle.[16][17] In Fort Qu'Appelle, Highway 35's concurrency with 10 ends as Highway 10 continues on eastward. It then begins a 16-kilometre (9.9 mi) concurrency with Highway 22 as it climbs out of the valley and heads north towards Lipton. At this point, Highway 22 branches off west while Highway 35 carries on north through the Touchwood Hills en route to Highway 15 and Leross. It crosses Highway 15 and traverses the western part of the Beaver Hills as it makes its way to the Yellowhead Highway and Elfros.

Once Highway 35 crosses the Yellowhead, it passes by the western shore of the Quill Lakes and meets Highway 5 at Wadena.[18] Points of interest in Wadena accessible from the highway include the Wadena & District Museum and the Jesmer & Milligan Marsh Projects Interpretative Centre with information regarding the Quill Lakes International Shorebird Reserve.[19] Highway 35 continues north from Wadena passing Hendon, Highway 49, Fosston, Ponass Lakes, and Rose Valley before entering the village of Archerwill[20] 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the east end of George Williams Lake.[21] As the highway enters Archerwill, it is met by, and begins a 14-kilometre (8.7 mi) concurrency with, Highway 349. At the north end of Archerwill, the highway turns west and follows the southern shore of George Williams Lake. At the west end of the lake, 349 heads west and 35 once again resumes its northerly travel.

The terrain which SK Hwy 35 travels through north of the Saskatchewan tree line is southern boreal forest marked by aspen combined with

Carroll's Cove Campground and Pruden's Point Resort.[24]

CanAm highway

Main article: CanAm Highway

The southern portion of Highway 35 from the Port of Oungre at the Canada–United States border to the city of Weyburn forms the initial segment of the CanAm Highway in Saskatchewan. This segment is 74.6 kilometres (46.4 mi) long.[1] Other highways in Saskatchewan that are part of the CanAm Highway network include 39, 6, 3, and 2. The CanAm Highway was a concept that begun in the 1920s and is an important route for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) super corridor connecting Mexico, the United States, and Canada.[25]

History

SK Hwy 35

The valleys of southern Saskatchewan have been subject to

landslides. Most landslides occur in the Cretaceous shale formations many years ago following the receding of the continental ice sheet. In 1953, a rapid flow landslide destroyed a portion of SK Hwy 35 near Fort Qu'Appelle in the Echo Creek Valley.[26]
Weyburn is situated near the upper delta of the 470 kilometres (290 mi) long Souris River. The Souris River continues southeast through North Dakota eventually meeting the Assiniboine River in Manitoba. In the 19th century this area was known as an extension of the Greater Yellow Grass Marsh. "Extensive flood control programs have created reservoirs, parks, and waterfowl centres along the Souris River."[10] Between 1988 and 1995, the Rafferty-Alameda Project was constructed to alleviate spring flooding problems created by the Souris River.[27]

Buildings along SK Hwy 35

The Rural Municipality of Indian Head No. 156 contained amongst its communities Fort Qu'Appelle and South Qu'Appelle in the late 19th century and early 20th century. One of the early problems was spring flooding from the neighbouring Qu'Appelle river when it overflowed its banks washing out bridges. Twenty-one dams were built in the pioneering days to help with the yearly flooding. The steel bridge built over the Qu'Appelle river at Blackwood Crossing eased problems of communication and commerce immensely. The Qu'Appelle River Dam and the Gardiner Dam formed Lake Diefenbaker. The Qu'Appele River Dam is the origin of the Qu'Appelle River from whence it flows east to the confluence with the Assiniboine River in the province of Manitoba.[6] The Doghide / Leather River, and the Leather/Carrot River fork between Nipawin and Tisdale. These rivers have also contributed to spring flooding in the region. The historic Leather River Bridge is no longer being used but is an example of a steel truss bridge.

The ferry was the first method of transport across the Saskatchewan River at Nipawin. A basket which was propelled above the river on wire could safely transport persons and mail across the river when travel was unsafe because of the ice break up. The CPR bridge opened to traffic in 1932, to be replaced by a steel bridge with concrete piers which was opened by the Saskatchewan Department of Highways in 1974.

The highway runs south to north, and historically did not run on the square following both range and township surveyed road allowances, but rather was allowed to run straight and true along township roads for the most part. The road travelled parallel to the rail between Wadena and Nipawin.[28]

The Humboldt Broncos bus crash occurred on this highway at the intersection with Highway 335 on 6 April 2018.[29]

Major intersections

From south to north:[30]

Rural municipalityLocationkm[1]miDestinationsNotes
Souris Valley No. 7Port of Oungre0.00.0
 US 85 south (CanAm Highway) – Fortuna, Williston		Southern terminus; continuation into North Dakota
Canada–United States border at Fortuna–Oungre Border Crossing
​9.86.1
Hwy 707 west – Beaubier
Estevan
Tribune27.917.3
Hwy 705 west – Colgate
South end of Hwy 705 concurrency
​52.732.7
Halbrite
North end of Hwy 705 concurrency
Estevan
CanAm Highway follows Hwy 39 north
74.746.4Crosses the Souris River
75.747.0 Hwy 13 (1st Avenue NW / Red Coat Trail) – Assiniboia, Carlyle
Hwy 742 east – Fillmore
​107.166.5 Hwy 306 west – Colfax, Riceton
Francis No. 127Francis124.077.1 Hwy 33 – Regina, Stoughton
124.677.4
Hwy 708
east
​147.191.4
Vibank and Odessa
South Qu'Appelle No. 157​171.8106.8 Hwy 1 (TCH) east – Indian Head, WinnipegHwy 35 branches west; south end of Hwy 1 concurrency
Qu'Appelle172.4107.1 Hwy 1 (TCH) west – ReginaHwy 35 branches north; north end of Hwy 1 concurrency
North Qu'Appelle No. 187​192.2119.4 Hwy 10 west – ReginaHwy 35 branches east; south end of Hwy 10 concurrency
Yorkton
Hwy 35 branches north; north end of Hwy 10 concurrency
202.7126.0 Hwy 210 west (Broadway) – Echo Valley Provincial Park
203.2126.3Crosses the Qu'Appelle River
203.4126.4 Hwy 56 – Fort San, Indian Head
Lipton No. 217Lipton218.3135.6 Hwy 22 west – Southey
​246.9153.4
Ituna
Ituna, Melville
Hwy 743 – Wishart
Yorkton
​315.2195.9
Hwy 745
east
Saskatoon, Humboldt, Canora
Quill Lake
↑ / ↓​358.2222.6
Preeceville
Hwy 760
east
Hwy 756
east		South end of Hwy 756 concurrency
​377.8234.8
Hwy 756 west – Spalding
North end of Hwy 756 concurrency
Archerwill
391.0243.0 Hwy 349 eastSouth end of Hwy 349 concurrency
​404.5251.3
Naicam
North end of Hwy 349 concurrency
​419.6260.7
Hwy 733 west – Pleasantdale
South end of Hwy 773 concurrency
​422.8262.7
Hwy 773 east – McKague, Chelan
North end of Hwy 773 concurrency
Bjorkdale
Tisdale449.2279.1 Hwy 3 – Melfort, Hudson Bay
Hwy 748 east – Zenon Park
​473.8294.4Ridgedale access road
Armley478.7297.5 Hwy 335 – Gronlid, ArborfieldSite of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash
Hwy 789 – Carrot River
Nipawin
506.8314.9Old Highway 35 northConnects to the Crooked Bridge (Old Nipawin Bridge)
508.3315.8 Hwy 55 east (Nipawin Road / NWWR) – Carrot RiverSouth end of Hwy 55 concurrency
↑ / ↓​512.4318.4Nipawin Bridge across the Saskatchewan River
Torch River No. 488​518.1321.9Old Highway 35 southConnects to the Crooked Bridge (Old Nipawin Bridge)
White Fox520.3323.3 Hwy 55 west (NWWR) – Prince AlbertNorth end of Hwy 55 concurrency
Tobin Lake568.9353.5Northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Western Canada Group Travel Planner: Getting to Western Canada". 1999–2003. Archived from the original on 19 September 2007. Retrieved 17 February 2008.
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  5. ^ "Carroll's Cove Campground". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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Extra reading

Title: Homestead to Heritage, Author Armley History Book Committee, Publisher Friesen Printers, 1987

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