Radville Marian Health Centre

Description

The Town of Radville is a picturesque community of 850 located on Long Creek in South Central Saskatchewan The rich farm lands of Saskatchewans famous plains extend north of the town site while the rolling hills of the Missouri Coteau to the south provide area ranchers with grazing land for their herds Quiet welltreed streets characterize this quaint Saskatchewan town a tribute to the quotProud Prairie Peoplequot who built it

The community began as a settlement adjacent to the Canadian National Railway which arrived in 1910 Incorporated as a village in 1911 and later a town in June of 1913 Radville is named in part for Conrad Paquin whose undeveloped farm the town is built on Its name was created using the last letters of Mr Paquins first name and the French derivative of quotvillequot to denote the settlement Radville grew quickly as it became a major rail transportation hub and began to serve the homesteaders of the RM of Laurier 38

Today Radville serves the surrounding area with goods and services provided by over 100 businesses encompassing retail service manufacturing and entertainment The community boasts a hospital with long term care facility two physicians an EMS service and a pharmacy The town has two schools serving the needs of students from kindergarten through grade twelve Entertainment facilities include curling and skating rinks ball diamonds a public swimming pool rodeo and motor sports facilities nine hole golf course and programs that appeal to all ages Radvilles Catholic and Protestant churches round out a full range of services available in a pleasing rural setting

Radvilles location next to the hills of the Missouri Coteau makes it a favourite for local sportsmen and visitors from as far away as the southern United States Hunters and fishermen return to the area year after year for the gaming opportunities that Radville area offers Tours of the Coteau and the Big Muddy Valley the unique topographical features of the area and the many historical sites associated with the Red Coat Trail give tourists the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and history of Radville and area Visitors at the end of a busy day may enjoy a meal at one of Radvilles fine restaurants or retire to a quiet campsite at the Regional park

The towns business sector has created exciting opportunities for new and existing businesses alike and welcomes inquiries related to new development With an abundance of serviced land available at an economical price real estate development is also encouraged The Radville Economic Development Committee may be contacted for any assistance needed in exploring these opportunities

Be sure to include a visit to Radville on your itinerary and experience the warmth and hospitality of small town Saskatchewan

For further information on Radville and area click on any of the links listed and please dont forget to sign our guest book before you go

History

The first Western Canadian Mission for the Sisters of St Joseph of Pembroke was established in Radville Saskatchewan in 1946 Along with Fr EA Yandeau a driving force in the community the Radville Community Hospital was built in 1948 and a Home for the Aged amp Infirm was opened in 1951 Both Fr Yandeau and the Sisters worked long and hard to respond to the needs for care in this community across the continuum of care

As a result of decreasing numbers of Sisters available over the years for the everexpanding services the Sisters of St Joseph of Pembroke in April 1981 entrusted the Radville Community Hospital and the Marian Home to the stewardship of the now Catholic Health Ministry of Saskatchewan

Besieged by Health Reform and in response to regionalization the Radville Community Hospital and the Marian Home were amalgamated to become the Radville Marian Health Centre in October 1993 The Marian Health Centre continues today as an Emergency Treatment Centre and a Long Term Care Facility The Centre nurtures life at all levels as it provides care within the context of the healing Mission of Jesus Christ