History and Economy
This area of Saskatchewan was settled in 1903 by the Barr Colonists. It is primarily an agricultural area, though heavy oil extraction and a bitumen upgrader and asphalt refinery plant in Lloydminster also provide employment.
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Published Online September 23, 2012
Last Edited March 31, 2021
This area of Saskatchewan was settled in 1903 by the Barr Colonists. It is primarily an agricultural area, though heavy oil extraction and a bitumen upgrader and asphalt refinery plant in Lloydminster also provide employment.