History
The Town of Kyle, Saskatchewan, located in a region historically known for its rich farmland, was named after the early settler Jeremiah Kyle. Initially known as Kyleville, the settlement was established in 1923 with the arrival of the railway. It was incorporated as a village in 1926 and later became a town on January 1, 1959.
The area is also known for the discovery of a woolly mammoth skeleton, which is now housed at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.
Early Settlement:
The area was settled in 1906, with the post office initially called Kylieville, later shortened to Kyle.
Railway and Growth:
The Canadian Pacific Railway built a branch line to Kyle in 1923, which spurred development and led to the construction of grain elevators and other businesses.
Incorporation:
Kyle transitioned from a hamlet to a village in 1926, with the first council members being H.J. Reid, Arthur Johnson, O.D. Jacobs, and J.N. Wilson.
Town Status:
In 1959, Kyle officially became a town.
The Kyle Mammoth:
In 1964, a woolly mammoth skeleton was unearthed during road construction. This significant find is now part of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s collection.
Modern Kyle:
Today, Kyle is a vibrant community with attractions like Wally the Woolly Mammoth (in Wally Park), the Clearwater Drive-In Theatre, and the Kyle & District Museum.
