The R.M. of Springfield includes the
communities of Anola, Cooks Creek, Dugald, Hazelridge, Oak Bank, and Vivian.
Industry
The
main economy in Springfield consists of a mixture of agriculture and
private business.
Tourism and Recreation
The Springfield Recreation
Commission, which employs a full time Recreation Director, works
alongside the following recreation facilities; Anola and District Community Club,
Dugald Community Club, Hazelridge Community Club, (these owned by
the R.M. of Springfield). Other facilities are Oak Bank Arena,
Hazelridge Arena, Zora Community Club, Columbus Community Centre,
and Springfield Curling Club which is to ensure that there are year round
recreational and sport programs for all ages and skills levels.
The Recreation Director also works with various Senior's Groups to
provide activities for Seniors. Sporting facilities in Springfield include two indoor arenas, three
outdoor ice rinks, numerous ball diamonds and soccer pitches,
outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball, a tennis court and four
well-maintained parks among which one can find play structures and
picnic areas. The community is home to many service groups, clubs
for seniors, women and youth, and a number of sports and athletic
clubs. Additionally, the R.M. of Springfield boasts many strong
equestrian and 4-H organizations. Many well known historical
attractions can be found in Springfield. The Anola and District
Museum has a pioneer village consisting of an original school
blacksmith shop, pioneer house, chapel and Springfield’s first fire
truck. Cooks Creek is the oldest Galacian settlement in Canada and
features two special attractions – Cooks Creek Heritage Museum and
the Immaculate Conception Church and adjacent Grotto of Our Lady of
the Lourdes. The Costume Museum of Canada is the first of its kind in
Canada. Displays feature men’s, women’s and children’s clothing in
an exciting living picture format and date back to 1766. A pioneer
home circa 1886, a gift shop and a Tea Room complete the museum.
Annual events in the R.M. of Springfield include the Taste of the
Country, Costume Museum of Canada Annual Garden Party, Canada Day
Celebrations, the Springfield Agricultural Society Fair, and Heritage
Days at the Cooks Creek Museum.
Economy of Springfield RM
