Renewing Lobstick Tree

Renewing Waskesiu’s Iconic Lobstick Tree –
Community Comes Together in Support of Townsite Symbol and Forest Rejuvenation

WASKESIU, SASKATCHEWAN, July 2013

Just over 100 yards out from the first tee of the beautiful Waskesiu Golf Course sits the famous Lobstick tree. This navigational marker – which has been shot over, under (and even at) by hundreds of thousands of average golfers – and celebrities like Gordie Howe, Bob Hope, Glenn Hall, Pat Fletcher, and many others – has come to the end of its natural lifespan. The time has come to renew this iconic symbol of Waskesiu. Embrace the past as you embark upon the future by becoming a part of this renewal and forest rejuvenation endeavour. There are many ways to participate.

Bring your family and join in the festivities. The celebration takes place:
Date: Sunday, September 1
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: First tee box area – Waskesiu Golf Course

Donate to help replace the Lobstick tree.
Visit www.waskesiu.org, click on the ‘Lobstick Tree Renewal Fund’ link. Donations, made payable to ‘The Waskesiu Foundation Inc. can also be made by visiting the Proshop, or by mail addressed to: The Waskesiu Foundation, Box 242, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3K4. Any surplus funds will be used to help fund ongoing reforestation projects on the Waskesiu golf course, and in the community of Waskesiu. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for all donations of $25 or more.

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Did you know?
Perhaps one of the most famous trees in western Canada, the Lobstick tree is the symbol not only of the tradition and history of the Waskesiu Golf Course, but also of the rich historical past of the area. According to native legend, the tassle-top lobstick tree, created by lopping off a series of branches below the top, was used by Canada’s first peoples as a navigational marker. The practice continued after European contact with fur traders, early settlers, timber cruisers and prospectors in the area. In modern times the Lobstick tree serves as a reminder of the area’s colorful past, and marks the beginning of a course rich in golfing adventure and tradition.

Built in 1935, the Lobstick Golf Course was designed by legendary Canadian architect Stanley Thompson (who also designed, among others, the Banff, Riding Mountain and Jasper National Park courses) and is a member of the Stanley Thompson Society. One of the oldest golf courses in Western Canada, the Waskesiu course retains much of its original layout and can be played – and enjoyed by all levels of players.

Visit www.waskesiugolf.com for more information.

The Waskesiu Foundation is a charitable organization that supports recreational, social, cultural and environmental activities that enhance the Waskesiu experience. Through generous support of the community for other projects, to date the Foundation has raised over $1 million, all of which have been reinvested into Waskesiu and area. For more information, visit www.waskesiu.org/waskesiu_foundation.