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CFD Alsask

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The structure situated on the 7 acres of land houses a fiberglass dome used to protect the radar equipment from the weather on a four-story tower, with the lower stories consisting of a computer level and command/control level. It was jointly utilized by the Canadian and American governments for
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Construction of the dome began in 1961 and the dome was completed two years later. The dome, which protects the radar equipment, is made of fibreglass. The tower itself is made of steel with metal cladding.
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monitoring Soviet activity in the North American airspace. The first floor contained the receiving equipment and the second floor housed the transmitting equipment.
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The station consisted of three radar domes, housing, a school, swimming pool, with a staff complement of 125 (military) and 60 civilian workers.
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radar stations. The station was later renamed CFS Alsask when the military branches were merged. The station was part of
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The site is currently managed by the Canadian Civil Defence Museum and Archives and is open periodically for tours.
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It was disbanded in 1987 and was designated a heritage property in 2002.
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CFS Alsask
Alsask, Saskatchewan

CFS Alsask is located in Saskatchewan
51°23′31″N 110°00′10″W / 51.39194°N 110.00278°W / 51.39194; -110.00278
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Rural Municipality of Milton No. 292
Alsask, Saskatchewan
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Rural Municipality of Milton No. 292
Pinetree Line
NORAD
44 Radar Squadron
51°23′32″N 110°00′12″W / 51.3921°N 110.0033°W / 51.3921; -110.0033
Former Canadian Forces Alsask Sign
CFD Alsask Radar Dome
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