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Hitchcock Bay News
This is the official page for the Organized Hamlet of Hitchcock Bay. If you have any events, pictures or anything to share please private message the page.
The update you have all been waiting for!!! 🛳![]()
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The Riverhurst Ferry is officially OPEN for the season as of May 14, 2026! 🙌![]()
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As weather conditions can change quickly, especially with forecasted wind conditions expected, we encourage all travellers to plan accordingly and check for updates regularly before travelling.![]()
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📍 Current ferry and highway updates can be found through the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline:![]()
hotline.gov.sk.ca/list/pois/ferryterminals?start=0&length=25&order%5Bi%5D=1&order%5Bdir%5D=asc![]()
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Safe travels everyone and wishing you all a GREAT day!! ☀️😊![]()
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#RiverhurstFerry #LakeDiefenbaker #Saskatchewan #HighwayHotline
Golf Fees are due. Paid fees will be listed in the comments. Norm Cook Country Golf thanks you!
Spring has sprung and there’s lots to be done in the yard. The Ross Rakers are here to help with your raking needs. Jen and Becca charge $25/hr and will rake your yard and take the debris to the compost. They even provide before/after pics of their work. To book them, call Paula Ross @ (306) 834-9122. Thank you! 🍁🍂🍁
FREE Mattress![]()
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Pls text Barb Bell 1-306-831-7799![]()
Hitchcock Bay
Does anyone have flooring installation booked in the near future? We are in need of someone to do a small job in our Cabin and would share mileage. TIA!🧰 Contact Barb Bell.
Update: VAST holiday hours![]()
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VAST will service Hitchcock Bay on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 instead of the regular Thursday schedule.![]()
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Text or call 306-858-7169 to book.
To all of our Hitchcock Bay volunteers, thank you all so much for everything you do! Looking forward to seeing everyone in the spring!
Attn: Hitchcock Bay Residents![]()
Due to the postal strike our RM office is unable to mail out the water utility bills. The invoices are the same as last year, $500 for the year. Payments can be made by e-transfer to rm255@sasktel.net or by taking a cheque to the RM office. If paying by e-transfer, please include your Hitchcock Bay address in the message line. If you require a receipt, indicate this in the comment section and include your name and email address. Please pass this info on to other HB residents.![]()
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The leaves are falling 🍂and the Ross Rakers are calling for your business! Due to school work and sports, we can only take on 8-10 raking jobs this year. First come, first serve. (306) 834-9122 Thank-you!
Good evening all, my name is Jarrett Oconnor my family is at 317 Ruby Dr, we have a dock ,raft and boat lift company, we will be taking pre orders for next year with this year pricing, and of course greater discounts for anyone in the hamlet, feel free to reach out for further details. 306539 0551 or jcoconnor@accesscomm.ca
Big thanks to the dedicated tree planting volunteers: Mansons, Huskys, Vaxvicks, Forrests, Kings, Fandrichs, Daigneaults & Deutschers. ![]()
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Special mention to the Mansons for bringing along their tractor (forklift & bucket) that made the job much easier!![]()
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Our community it so lucky to have these great volunteers!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED![]()
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23![]()
We will be planting seedling/tree evergreens by the Shack starting at 9am. Bring a shovel if you can make it. We’ll go till noon and if needed start again at 1:30. Thanks!
FYI🚨 Riverhurst Ferry Update 🚨![]()
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Please be advised the seasonal service of the Riverhurst Ferry will end November 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. for important upgrades.![]()
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After stakeholder meetings held last year, it was decided that late fall would cause the least disruption for travelers while giving crews time to complete the work before winter.![]()
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This closure will allow installation of new Volvo Penta Tier III engines that meet Transport Canada standards , bringing cleaner, more consistent service well into the future.![]()
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The Riverhurst Ferry is Saskatchewan’s largest ferry, carrying nearly 30,000 vehicles each year across Lake Diefenbaker, an essential link for travelers, businesses, and tourists alike.![]()
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We thank the Ministry of Highways for keeping this vital crossing strong for generations to come! ☀️![]()
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#LakeDiefenbaker #RiverhurstFerry #SaskatchewanTravel #ExploreSask
For Sale!!!![]()
2005 Trail Bay 5th wheel camper ![]()
29 feet. Used as an extra bedroom at Hitchcock Bay. $8000.00 Call Murray 306-867-7659
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Hitchcock Bay Pizza Night! 🍕 Big shoutout to Brent & Doug for the great music and to the awesome volunteers for making it all happen 🙌
🌅 Lake Diefenbaker Tourism Photo Contest 2025 📸✨![]()
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Love capturing the beauty of Lake Diefenbaker? Here’s your chance to win Diefenbaker Dollars just by sharing your best photo!![]()
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📍 How to Enter:![]()
➡️ Post your photo in the comments below on this original post👇![]()
➡️ Photos must be taken near Lake Diefenbaker![]()
➡️ Get your friends & family to “like” your photo, every like counts as a vote!![]()
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🏆 Prizes:![]()
🥇 1st Place – $300 Diefenbaker Dollars![]()
🥈 2nd Place – $200 Diefenbaker Dollars![]()
🥉 3rd Place – $100 Diefenbaker Dollars![]()
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⏰ Contest closes October 20, 2025 at 6PM – winners will be chosen based on the most likes!![]()
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📬 Prizes will be mailed directly to winners.![]()
✅ Open to all ages, no purchase necessary.![]()
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So grab your camera, soak in the views, and show us the BEST of Lake Diefenbaker! 🌊☀️![]()
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#LakeDief #PhotoContest #LakeDiefenbakerTourism
Reminder! Today at the shack.![]()
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Looking forward to connecting with the Hitchcock neighbors. Bring friends & family. Also pizza will arrive at 5:30 & be served throughout the evening.
A big thankyou to the many dedicated volunteers who worked today clearing away the fallen trees & branches from yesterday’s storm. Thanks so generously for their time but also use of their equipment! Thanks to Simon’s, Vaxvick’s, Husky’s, Meer’s, Tilk’s, Manson’s, King’s, Deutscher’s and Grahams.
Thank you to everyone who came out to our final live music Saturday Jam. We had a great crowd and lots of fun! Thanks to Torin who dropped in from ‘cross the Bay to amaze us with his guitar playing, and thanks always to Vince, Keith, and Paula for all the free entertainment throughout the summer. See you next summer!
Hitchcock LAST SLICE OF SUMMER PARTY. Also, if you're interested in volunteering, please contact Ellen Manson.