The Five Hills Health
Region is recognized for its progressive ideas and innovative programming initiatives. We
seek dedicated professionals who bring
a background and commitment to provision of exemplary service in health and who will promote and
contribute to the region's mission, vision, and values.
The administration office is located in Moose Jaw.
Services offered by the region are: acute care, geriatric/long term care, home care, public health, mental
health and addictions services and primary health care. Employee wellness programs, quality workplace
initiatives, and a representative workforce program are examples of the region's commitment to respect
diversity, foster open communication and value its 1800 employees.
The historic City of Moose
Jaw, population 35,000, offers affordable housing, excellent recreation and education
facilities including a community college, SIAST Palliser Campus. Moose Jaw, "the Friendly City", is located
on the Trans Canada highway, 45 minutes from an international airport and
the University of
Regina. Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is located 20 minutes from the city.
The city has three golf courses, a large indoor swimming pool and sports complex, tennis club, fitness centres,
hockey arenas, curling rink, library and art museum, schools of dance, quality music programs including
choral, band, piano, orchestra, state of the art fitness centres, a six screen movie threatre, and service
clubs (Kinsmen, Rotary, Lions, Knights of Columbus, Legion, Elks, Eagles, Kiwanis, Shriners).
The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, Tunnels of Little Chicago, the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, the heritage festival
of Motif celebrating ethnic diversity, all exemplify the qualities of this wonderful, vibrant
family-oriented community that has become a major
focus of attention in areas of tourism-related industry, innovation, and commerce.
Housing is very affordable in Moose Jaw ranging from $25,000 - high $200K, with average 3 bedroom
bungalows selling for $150,000. Visit www.mls.ca and www.skhomes4sale.com.
Other Major Communities in the Region:
ASSINIBOIA - Average
cost of housing: $60K - $100K (new). The town of Assiniboia, population 2700, is
a progressive community located in the heart of south central Saskatchewan surrounded by the beauty of
the prairies: open skies, incomparable sunsets, fresh air and a limitless horizon. For more information,
visit the Town of Assiniboia's
website.
CENTRAL
BUTTE - Average cost of housing: $5K - $60K. Central Butte, population 650, is
located approximately 100 km from Moose Jaw. The surrounding area provides a wide
range of outdoor recreational activities including fishing, hunting, water activities and golf courses in Elbow
and Riverhurst. Douglas Provincial Park and Palliser Regional Park are situated nearby as are the Elbow and
Riverhurst marinas located on Lake Diefenbaker. For more information, see the Town of Central Butte
website.
CRAIK -
The community of Craik is strategically located on the prairies on the Louis Riel Trail (Hwy. #11), a four-lane
divided highway. Regina, the provincial capital, is located approximately one hour south, and Saskatoon,
the largest city in the province, is located approximately one hour north of Craik. The town offers
ample businesses, services
and recreation opportunities along with a small town atmosphere that includes neighbours that care! Visit
Craik's website for
more information.
GRAVELBOURG - Average
cost of housing: $8K - $125K. Gravelbourg, population 1200, dubbed the "Cultural Gem of Saskatchewan" thanks
to its remarkable bilingual heritage,
regal architecture and rich culture, has been recognized by Canada Living as one of the "10 best towns in
Canada". Gravelbourg is home to the only private French Catholic high school in Western Canada and boasts
many attractions including a semi-Olympic size indoor pool. Gravelbourg offers a glimpse of Europe set
in a scenic prairie setting. To
learn more, see Gravelbourg's
website.
Major Educational Institutions
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Testimonials
"Welcome to Moose Jaw! I have been living here for 7 months now and I remain in awe of the genuine
kindness of the residents of this city."
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