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ABOUT US OUR HISTORY
According to the original settlers, this
community was named after Prince
Langenburg is a small town, but rich in people and
community spirit. It prides itself on being one of the Hohenlohe of Langenburg, a German
best places in Saskatchewan to raise a family and nobleman who was said to have visited
start a business. Why? Please check us out; you will love Western Canada in the 1880's and
what you find. subsequently recommended this area to
immigrants. It provided a new home for
We have a prime location with connections to the rest many Europeans. They came from many
of Canada through Highway #16 and #8; countries, lured by the abundance of
We have a strong agriculture industry and rich soil cheap land and the promise of prosperity.
that produces high yields of grain; The Langenburg district exemplifies the
Langenburg is in the middle of the largest and richest multi-ethnic diversity found in
potash fields in Saskatchewan and is close to four Saskatchewan. German, British,
potash mines operated by Mosaic and Nutrien; Scandinavian and Belgium emigrants
played major roles in the development of
Our town is open for business and fosters its business the community.
community by offering one of the smallest commercial
property taxes in East Saskatchewan, incentives, 1880 First settlers of German origin arrived
grants, good business locations and growth 1886 Train station "Langenburg" opened
opportunities; 1888 Post office opened
Our 1,722 residents enjoy full town services with the 1890 First school was built with 9 students
advantages of a brand new school, excellent health 1902 New Scandinavian settlers came
1903 The settlement incorporated as a village
care facilities and a wide range of recreational 1912 Telephone service came
opportunities; 1913 Electricity was brought
Langenburg is one of the few small communities in 1921 Hoffman elementary school was built
Saskatchewan that manages to have that rare balance 1951 Langenburg Union Hospital was built
of economic opportunity and affordable housing 1953 Queen Elizabeth High School was built
prices; 1957 Curling and Skating rinks were built
Our Arts Community is widely recognized in 1959 Village incorporated as a town
Saskatchewan. We have a theatre and talented artists 1950 Potash was discovered
who provide entertainment all year round; 1950 Family and Friends sign was built
1961 Sewer and water plant were added
We are one of the safest towns in Canada; 1962 Natural gas came
We enjoy long hours of sunshine; 1964 Direct dialing service came
Town residents have access to quality water; 1966 Parkland School was built
We are a clean, friendly and welcoming community; 1969 Storm sewers were constructed
We have a rich heritage and strong community spirit. 1972 Swimming Pool was constructed
Our founders' drive and perseverance built this 1977 All streets were paved
community, making it one of the most attractive places 1977 New community center was built
to live in Saskatchewan. 1981 Fire Hall, Library, Town Office were built
2000 Town Shop was built
2000 Lift station was installed
"Langenburg is an active, diverse community where 2003 Family & Friends Community Foundation
culture, families and business thrive; and everyone was established
is welcome" (Town Vision, 2020) 2006 Water lagoon was made
2008 RO water plant installed
2010 Langenburg & District Daycare was built
2014 New playgrounds installed
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2016 K-12 Langenburg Central School was built
2021 New swimming pool constructed
