The land people know today was formed over a great deal of time. This region was especially affected by the last Ice Age. The Missouri Coteau hill range was formed by this Ice Age. Fertile soil used for farming was also pushed here from Manitoba.

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The Great Ice Age

Coal from Neptune, Saskatchewan

Potash found outside of Radville, Saskatchewan