37.2 kilometres north is Lafleche first called Buffalo Head. Lafleche is located near Thomson Lake and became a town in 1953. The CPR line came through, in 1913. Mail delivery arrived via train, however this switched to mail truck in 1958. Traveling a distance of 57.8 kilometres is the town of Gravelbourg which is noted for being the "Cultural Gem of Saskatchewan". Gravelbourg features the Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Co-Cathedral and at one time was a bustling agricultural centre and hosted nine agricultural elevators.