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Makwa River [1] (also called Loon River) is a river in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan in the transition zone between parkland and boreal forest. Makwa is Cree for Loon.The upper reaches of the Makwa River's watershed reach just across the border into Alberta and includes lakes such as Hewett, Ministikwan, Makwa, and Jumbo.
Makwa Lake Provincial Park [10] was created in 1986 and is located on the north-eastern shore of Makwa Lake and around the neighbouring Little Jumbo and Jumbo Lakes. The main entrance to the park is at the south-east corner of Makwa Lake and about 3 km (1.9 mi) west of the village of Loon Lake.
The park was established in 1986 and is centred around the lakes of Big Jumbo, Little Jumbo, and Makwa. Prior to its establishment, the park was a provincial recreation site. [2] The main entrance to Makwa Lake Park is at the south-east corner of Makwa Lake about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the village of Loon Lake. Access is from Highway 699.
River Total drainage area Total length North Saskatchewan [1]: 122,800 km 2 (47,400 sq mi) : 1,287 km (800 mi) South Saskatchewan (to head of Bow River) [1]: 335,900 km 2 (129,700 sq mi)
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Steele Narrows, [10] a strait in Makwa Lake, is approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) from the village and is the site of the Battle of Loon Lake, which was last battle of the North-West Rebellion. The battle was fought on June 3, 1885, and resulted in the defeat of the Cree First Nations band government which ended the rebellion.
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