Municipal Heritage Property
Monument
Buchanan RM 304, Saskatchewan
Also known as Cement Cross Monument, Pioneer Monument
View of monument from north-west, 2005.
Photo: Government of Saskatchewan, Michael Thome, 2005.
- Built
- 1919
- Recognized
- 1986
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
The Monument is a Municipal Heritage Property located approximately 13.5 kilometres north of the Village of Buchanan on a portion of the SW-14-33-6-W2 in the Rural Municipality of Buchanan No. 304. The property features a cement cross constructed in 1919.
Heritage value
The heritage value of The Monument lies in its association with the homesteaders who settled this area. Following the Ukrainian tradition of constructing religious monuments to mark personal milestones or important events, Frank Tulik built a wooden cross on his homestead shortly after arriving there in 1903. Tulik dedicated his monument to the early pioneers in recognition of the sacrifices they made in coming to Canada. In 1919 Tulik replaced the wooden cross with the present structure, a durable cross cast in concrete. The monument has since become a prominent local landmark.
Source:
Rural Municipality of Buchanan No. 304 Bylaw No. 2-86.
Character‑defining elements
The heritage value of The Monument resides in the following character-defining elements:
-form and material, including the crucifix form, use of cement and the engravings;
-location and orientation on its original site.
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Location
Buchanan RM 304, Saskatchewan, S0A, Canada
51.82431° N, 102.76229° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.