White Bear 70 facts for kids
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White Bear 70
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| White Bear Indian Reserve No. 70 | |
Location in Saskatchewan
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| First Nation | White Bear |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17,192.2 ha (42,482.9 acre) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 691 |
| Community Well-Being Index | 60 |
White Bear 70 is an Indian reserve located in Saskatchewan, Canada. It belongs to the White Bear First Nations people. This reserve is about 13 kilometers north of a town called Carlyle.
White Bear 70 covers a large area of land. It measures about 12,038.4 hectares in total. In 2016, a census counted 691 people living there. They lived in 237 homes out of 972 available houses.
The community's well-being was also measured in 2016. It scored 60 out of 100. This was higher than the average for other First Nations communities. It was also a bit lower than the average for non-Indigenous communities.
History of White Bear 70
The White Bear First Nations signed an important agreement called Treaty 4 in 1875. This treaty helped set up their land. In 1877, White Bear 70 was officially created. It was placed on the east side of the Moose Mountain Upland.
Growth and Development
In the late 1970s, a popular place called Carlyle Lake Resort became part of the reserve. Since then, the community has grown a lot. They have started several businesses to help their economy.
For example, the White Bear Golf Course opened. The Bear Claw Casino & Hotel was also built there. The White Bear Oil and Gas, Ltd. company was also started. These businesses help create jobs and opportunities for the community.
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