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The Cut Knife Grinder, June 18, 1930
Monster Sports Day Ball Diamond to be Made
Rockhaven district sport booster are now talking over the prospects of a monster sports day to be held at Atton's Lake, one of the real beauty spots of the west, where bathing, boating and aquatic sports would add much to a baseball, football, basketball program, with horseshoe competitions thrown in. A baseball diamond will have to be made, but there is an ideal spot and as this lake is known all over the district and visited by thousands each summer a sports day at this pretty spot would be a big drawing card and with good weather the promoters would be assured of a large crowd.

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R.M. of Cut Knife Minutes, July 5, 1930
Brown: That this Municipality purchase a Municipal park on the Triple Lakes providing satisfactory arrangements can be made as to price and terms. Councillor Deare voting against the motion.

R.M. of Cut Knife Minutes July 16, 1930

Deare - That the Cut Knife District Band be allowed exclusive rights to booth privileges against individual competition at the Municipal Park, Triple Lakes for 1931.
It being understood that local organizations are allowed booth privileges at their own outings at the lake and also that the Band will give concerts there during the season.

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W.M. and Lucinda Atton
Circa 1926
South of lake area, Atton's Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Atton, Kay

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The Cut Knife Grinder , July 23, 1930

The municipal council have entered into an agreement with the owners of the property at the south end of Atton's Lake for the purchase of twenty acres for park purposes, and have arranged for a bee today, (Wednesday) for the purpose of improving the grounds and opening a new road to the site. The local Elk's are co-operating with the Council and will construct a dressing room and assist with beautifying the park. Overseer Stocks of the village has declared Wednesday afternoon a civic half holiday to enable the citizens to assist.

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The Cut Knife Grinder , July 23, 1930

Ladies Aid
Mrs. McTavish entertained the Ladies Aid at a picnic at Atton's Lake on Saturday. Mr. Jack McTavish conveyed the ladies there in the truck, which was well packed. After the meeting the ladies enjoyed a swim, after which the hostess, Mrs. McTavish served a lovely supper. A most enjoyable time was spent by all.

Cut Knife Grinder, July 23, 1930

Sunday School
On Wednesday, the United Sunday Schools of Rockhaven, Gallivan and Riding Hill held their annual picnic at Atton's Lake. Owing to the busy season not as large a crowd as usual was present, but everyone seemed to have a good time. The day being so pleasant the young people, also some of the older ones spent most of the afternoon in the water. At suppertime a very bountiful meal was spread in a long line. Afterward an interesting football game was played between the married men and the bachelors, the score being 3-3. The Sunday School children were given their usual treat of ice cream and oranges.

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Early 1930's
Circa 1930
Main Beach, Atton's Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Piche, Beth

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R.M. of Cut Knife Minutes, August 2, 1930
The Committee on a Municipal Park, reported that they had offered to them $100 from the Village of Cut Knife, and $50.00 from the Village of Rockhaven, to go toward the purchasing a Park at Atton's Lake, providing the Municipality would make such purchase.
Orton: That we purchase 30 acres of land on the North East quarter Sec. 32-44-20 West of 3rd. for $550.00 - payments one-half cash, and the balance October 1st. 1931, without interest.

September 6, 1930
Orton: That the Reeve and Secretary Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with W.M. Atton for the purchasing of subdivision #9 of the NE 1/4 sec 32-44-20 West of 3rd. 26.4 acres for a Municipal Park - on the following terms. $500 - half cash - balance Dec 31, 1930.

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Cut Knife Grinder, July 21, 1931

Draft Park Regulations
The thoughtlessness of a number of campers and visitors to the Municipal Park at Atton's Lake in destroying trees and undergrowth has compelled the Park Board to draft regulations governing the park, which will be posted on the grounds in the near future. In order to maintain the natural beauty of the site the regulations will be strictly enforced and offenders severely dealt with.

July 29, 1931

Municipal Park Regulations

The Park Committee of the R.M. of Cut Knife have posted regulations governing the Municipal Park at Atton's Lake as follows:
All noise must cease at 11 p.m. Courtesy demands that you consider the comfort of other campers.
Campers must keep their camp sites in clean and sanitary condition, and place all papers, cans and garbage in receptacles provided for that purpose.
Campfires will not be permitted in the park, except in the stoves provided by the board.
A space has been provided for bonfires and parties starting fires in other places will be severely dealt with.
Cutting down or damaging growing trees or destroying park property is strictly prohibited - It takes from 10-20 years to grow a tree. Common sense should warn you not to damage or destroy natural growth that you cannot replace.
No refreshment stands or booths shall be allowed in the park without a permit being obtained from the board. Permits will only be granted on certain conditions and terms.
No person shall be permitted to camp except in the area set aside for that purpose.
A fee will be charged for a permit to camp in the park and campers must agree to observe all regulations.
Anyone failing to observe the regulations of the Park Board shall forfeit all rights and privileges and shall be liable to prosecution.
Organizations or groups may obtain a permit to hold picnics and be granted special privileges during their outing.
These regulations are made for your protection and comfort and must also be observed by persons visiting the park. The Board request that you not only observe them yourself, but insist that others do so. The Board will appreciate your cooperation.
Any person who through carelessness or negligence allows a fire to get out of control, or infringes any section of the "Prairies and Forest Fires Act" shall be prosecuted.
Permits or further information may be obtained from the municipal secretary.

August 5, 1931

Parking Fees
The sum of $27.05 was collected for vehicle parking at the Municipal Park on Sunday and the Board are arranging to expand the proceeds in providing adequate sanitary facilities in the park.

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Friends in a Boat
Circa 1935
Main Beach, Atton's Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Sleath, Ruby

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Cut Knife Grinder, August 5, 1931
Water Chute
A water chute, erected during the past week at the Municipal Park was the center of attraction for old and young on Sunday and from morning to night provided sport for visitors. This splendid contribution was made by Messrs E.E. Mack, B. Gates, C. Morrison, B. Douglas and P. Vassar, who provided the material and labour for the chute. The donors will be pleased if the Park Board will accept the water chute and maintain it for the benefit of the public.

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McLain Tent Camping 1932
Circa 1932
Atton's Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Sleath, Ruby

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R.M. of Cut Knife Minutes (excerpts pertaining to the lake):

May 2, 1931 Hampson: That we procure the necessary wire to fence the Municpal Park at Triple Lake and Councillor Brown be a committee to look after having the work done.
McCaskill: That Reeve Wade, Councillor Bown and the Secretary e a committee in charge of the Municipal Park at Triple Lake.
McCaskill: That the Park committee arrange for moving the buildings on the SW 5-45-20 onto the municipal park property at Triple Lake.

July 21, 1931 Brown: That Councillor Lippe take up the matter of the fishing in Triple Lakes with Corp. Corby, and he see that the usual protective measures to conserve the supply be taken.
McCaskill: That Counciller Lippe be a committee to arrange for improving the sanitary facilities, camp fires, etc. at the Municipal Park.
Orton: That Park Committee be appointed to look after the Municipal Park and enforce the Regulations.

Jan 3, 1933 Rea: That Councillors Atton and Munsell, and the Secretary Treasurer be the committee in charge of the Municipal Lake at Atton's Lake.

June 2, 1933 Mr. Sutton waited on the Council re: providing a pavilion for Atton's Lake.
Rea: That D.A. Henderson be appointed Caretaker of the Municipal Park at a salary of $15.00 per month.
Munsell: That we guarantee the Cut Knife Rural Telephone Company the cost of installing a telephone at the Municipal Park on Atton's Lake, should they decide to install the same.

October 7, 1933 Receipts for year from camping permits was $500 with several lots unpaid at date.
Munsell: That the offer of A.J. Teed in locating a well at the Municipal Park, without expense to the Municipality be accepted with thanks.

1934 Highlights:
The Concession Booth was operated by J.H. and T.A. Gordon who were given booth privileges for $150 to be paid to the R.M.
Wm. Kingston was employed as caretaker, rent collector, and park policeman at $30/month.
Old booth building at the park was purchased from D.A. Henderson for $60 for use of the caretaker.

May 4, 1934 Rea: That the Secretary be instructed to advise the R.C.M.P. that the rules and regulations regarding boats for hire at Atton's Lake must be enforced in accordance with the provisions set out by the Department of Marines and Fisheries.

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Municipal Park Camping Permit 1933
Summer 1933
Atton's Lake Campground; Atton's Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

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Rockhaven Anglican Church Picnic
Circa 1933
Atton's Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Amy Rowswell