Saskatchewan 9, Carlyle, SK

The area economy has been largely based upon agriculture and tourism; however, in recent decades, the oil industry has become increasingly significant. Agriculture is what initially brought settlers to Carlyle in the late 1800s and it continues to play an important role in the local economy. Pump jacks, oil batteries, and pipeline terminals are found all around the Carlyle area. Oil companies and companies that service the oil industry and have set up offices and operations in Carlyle, such as drilling rigs, service rigs, transport, oil waste disposal and cleanup, and petro-chemicals, which have come to dominate the local economy. This land fronts Highway 9 and 13 and is surrounded by prominent business including Merit Ford, Carlyle Chevy, A&W, Kingston Midstream, Co-op Cardlock, and many more.