Saskatchewan is a prairie and boreal province in western Canada. It is the only province without a natural border. The province is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, to the northeast by Nunavut, and on the south by the US states of Montana and North Dakota.
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* *The Cree name for the Saskatchewan River was “Kisiskatchewanisipi,” meaning “swift-flowing river.” Through common use, this eight-syllable name was shortened to Saskatchewan. Learn more. *Date of entry into Confederation: September 1, 1905 *Saskatchewan officially adopted the western red lily (Lilium philadelphicum) in 1941. Learn more. *The sharp-tailed grouse (Pedioecetes phasianellus james) was adopted as Saskatchewan’s official provincial bird in 1945. Also known as the prairie chicken, is one of Saskatchewan’s most popular game birds. *In recognition of the significance of curling for Saskatchewan and the international contribution of Saskatchewan curlers to the sport, curling was adopted as the province’s official sport in 2001. *Saskatchewan officially adopted the white birch as a provincial symbol in 1988. Learn more. *Named a provincial emblem in 2005, the Saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a sweet berry that has long been eaten by Canada’s native peoples. The name derives from the Cree noun “misâskwatômina”, which translates to “the fruit of the tree of many branches.” The city of Saskatoon is also named after this plant. *Adopted as the official animal emblem for the province in 2001, the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is one of Saskatchewan’s most popular game animals. It is commonly called the whitetail. The white-tailed deer first appeared in Saskatchewan emblems as an element of the armorial bearings proclaimed in 1986. *Multibus E Gentibus Vires/ *The North-West Company used the Churchill or English River to gain access to the fur-rich Athabaska country. The river had a string of lakes connected by relatively short sections of flowing water. The Churchill River has been an ideal place for people to live and travel for thousands of years. Known as Missinipi or “Big Water” to the Cree, the rivers’ numerous inlets and outlets, as well as the mouths of numerous tributaries, were ideal fishing spots. *The Regina Riot took place Dominion Day, 1935. Unemployment in Western Canada, caused by the Great Depression, led to approximately 1000 men to board East bound trains in Vancouver on June 3rd and 4th, 1935. These men were headed “On-to-Ottawa” to demand work from the Federal Government. *Saskatchewan women were granted the right to vote provincially on March 14, 1916, after Manitoba legislators had granted the right to Manitoba women. *In the mid-1920s farmers created the Wheat Pool to improve the marketing of their wheat. *It was called Pile of Bones Creek because of the large number of buffalo bones found in the area. *False. Saskatchewan is one of only two Canadian provinces without a saltwater coast and the only province whose boundaries are all wholly artificial. Learn more. *Saskatoon is often known as the “City of Bridges” thanks to its seven bridges over the South Saskatchewan River.
#1. What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
#2. Who is the current Premier of Saskatchewan?
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A premier is the chief minister of a provincial government.
#3. Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan?
#4. The total of population of Saskatchewan is _______.
#5. The total area of Saskatchewan is _________.
Area
• Total
651,900 km2(251,700 sq mi)
• Land
591,670 km2(228,450 sq mi)
• Water
59,366 km2(22,921 sq mi) 9.1%
Area rank
Ranked 7th
6.5% of Canada
#6. Which time zone is Saskatchewan in?
#7. The Cree name for the Saskatchewan River was “Kisiskatchewanisipi”. What does it mean?
#8. Which year did Saskatchewan join the Confederation?
#9. The provincial flower of Saskatchewan is _________.
#10. The provincial bird of Saskatchewan is _________.
#11. The provincial sport of Saskatchewan is _________.
#12. The provincial tree of Saskatchewan is _________.
#13. The provincial fruit of Saskatchewan is _________.
#14. The provincial animal of Saskatchewan is _________.
#15. The provincial motto of Saskatchewan is _________.
From many peoples strength#16. What is the motto written on Licence Plates in Saskatchewan?
#17. During the fur trade, the Churchill River was also known as the _______.
#18. The Canadian Pacific Railway was originally planned to cross the prairies along the North Saskatchewan River.
#19. The Regina Riot took place in__________.
#20. Saskatchewan was the second province to give women the right to vote.
#21. Which period did the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool start?
#22. Regina was known as Pile of Bones Creek.
#23. Which of the following is the nickname of Saskatchewan?
#24. Saskatchewan has a saltwater coast.
#25. What’s the biggest city in Saskatchewan?
#26. Which Saskatchewan city is known as the “City of Bridges”?
#27. Before becoming a province, Saskatchewan was part of ___.
#28. The first European wandered through the area in the purpose of ___.
#29. Saskatchewan has rich deposits of which minerals?
#30. Saskatchewan produces ______ of Canada’s wheat.
#31. What is a Chinook?
#32. Saskatchewan has approximately _____ lakes.
