A bit of Luseland history

By Joan Janzen

The village of Luseland was formed in 1910 and took its name from the Luse Land Co. Sam Luse and his wife Hazel took up a homestead in the area. The town grew quickly and soon became a hub of business for the surrounding area. Churches were some of the first buildings to be part of the community, along with the first hotel, owned by William Englebrecht.

Many hands, one roof. Volunteers from town and country shingle Luseland's new indoor skating and curling rink following the Second World War. The Board of Trade led the project. PHOTO COURTESY LUSELAND MUSEUM

Built by the community. Luseland's indoor skating and curling rink, completed after the Second World War largely with volunteer labour. PHOTO COURTESY LUSELAND MUSEUM

The town had a theatre, community hall, swimming pool, golf course and sports ground. Following the war, the Board of Trade was responsible for building an indoor skating and curling rink, largely with volunteer labour from the town and country. By 1954, Luseland had achieved town status, with six elevators and a thriving business sector.