were held. The community hall was built in 2000, replacing the much older Legion Hall which was demolished and replaced with a monument. The biggest event in Beechy is the Beechy Western Days rodeo, first held in 1968. Attractions In south west Beechy, scenic giant sandcastles have formed due to many years of wind and rain erosion and from the subterranean collapse. This extraordinary site debunks the stereotype that Saskatchewan only has flat land. Infrastructure Health care Originally, Beechy's health services consisted of just one medical practitioner, and the "hospital" was based out of a private residence, with extra rooms built on for wards. This hospital was used until 1966, when the Beechy Union Hospital was opened. In 1991, the Beechy Union Hospital was closed by the provincial government and the building now serves as a clinic. Education Schoolchildren in the RM of Victory No. 226 are bussed to Beechy for their education. Notable residents Elwin Hermanson - politician; represented Beechy on the federal level as the Member of Parliament for Kindersley—Lloydminster; Reform Party House Leader; then represented the area provincially, becoming the first leader of the Saskatchewan Party and Leader of the Opposition until 2003 when he relinquished the leadership Sharon MacFarlane - author of short story collection 'Driving Off The Map' (Hounslow Press, Toronto); 'The Lights of Home' (One Act Play Depot) and, with Glenda MacFarlane, the CBC Radio Drama 'The Antelope Season' (Morningside) Herbert J. Swan - politician; former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan See also List of communities in Saskatchewan Villages of Saskatchewan References External links Villages in Saskatchewan Victory No. 226, Saskatchewan Division No. 7, Saskatchewan