In 1904, land was surrendered from the Coté First Nation for the Canadian Northern Railway station and the town site of Kamsack.

The interest in and surrender of land from the reserve's southern boundary—nearest the Kamsack town site—resulted partly from speculation of its value for settlement.

These farms consisted of a variety of ethnic groups which are still present to this day: Doukhobors, Ukrainians, Europeans, Americans and Eastern Canadians were all among the early settlers to the area.

By around 1910, the meeting site has shifted to the village of Veregin, some 10 km west of Kamsack, where a permanent Doukhobor central office was established.

In the spring of 1905 the first school was opened in the Hallson building (named after a local businessman and town councillor).

In the summer of 1914 construction was started on the waterworks, sewage system and electric light plant.

[6] During the depression years Kamsack suffered, as did all communities during the period, and as a result the town's population dropped to 1,800 people.

[6] Parkland Regional College offers post-secondary education, SIAST and general interest classes.