Dickson is the oldest Danish settlement in Western Canada, as well as the home to the largest Danish settlement on the Canadian Prairies. It was settled in 1903 by seventeen Danish settlers from Nebraska.
The 17 original Danish settlers came to the Dickson region in hopes of owning their own land and establishing a future for their families.
The struggles and hardships of homesteading were endless, but the pioneers worked together to build the community of Dickson.
In 1905, Carl and Laura Christiansen, two of the original settlers, opened a post office in their home. In 1909, Carl built and opened the General Store in Dickson.
The family lived on the second floor. The general store contributed largely to the effort of building the community.
Carl Christiansen bartered with farm produce and lumber allowing pioneers to obtain essential supplies. The Christiansen family continued to operate the store until it closed in 1980.

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