Veregin, Saskatchewan
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Veregin is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It was almost completely destroyed by two major fires on January 22 and January 29, 2004. The future of the village currently remains in question. Villagers will get together to hold a vote to decide its future. Veregin is located 50 kilometres north-east of Yorkton. Veregin is named after Peter Veregin, Doukhobor leader.
External links
- Two fires destroy much of Saskatchewan village (http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/01/30/veregin_fires040130)
- Statistics Canada - 2001 Community Profile of Veregin, Saskatchewan (http://www12.statcan.ca/english/profil01/Details/details1.cfm?SEARCH=BEGINS&ID=9440&PSGC=47&SGC=4709036&DataType=1&LANG=E&Province=All&PlaceName=Veregin&CMA=&CSDNAME=Veregin&A=&TypeNameE=Village&Prov=)
- Canada International Government of Canada Website - Aerial view of Veregin village (http://canadainternational.gc.ca/About_Saskatchewan-en.asp)