Author: Clint Curtis

What Is Saskatchewan Biggest Industry?

Energy. Saskatchewan is an energy giant, with the most diverse primary energy resource base in Canada. What does Saskatchewan produce the most? The province is the world’s largest exporter of peas, lentils, durum wheat, mustard seed, canola, flaxseed and oats. Saskatchewan is recognized worldwide for the quality of its crops, and the province is also […]

What Kind Of Cree Is In Manitoba?

Here in Manitoba, the majority of speakers are “N” dialect/Swampy Cree with many variations in dialect. Are there different types of Cree? There were three general types of Cree-the Plains Cree, in Alberta and Saskatchewan, the Woods Cree, in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the Swampy Cree, in Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. Are there Cree in Manitoba? […]

Where Do Indigenous Peoples Live In Alberta?

▶ Edmonton is home to 61,765 Aboriginal people, and Calgary is home to 33,375. ▶ 118,164 First Nations people live in Alberta, representing 14 per cent of all First Nations people in Canada. ▶ Alberta has the only recognized Metis land base in Canada: the eight Metis Settlements (pop. 4,858). Where do First Nations live […]

What Is The Official Symbol Of Saskatchewan?

White-Tailed Deer The deer, commonly called the whitetail, is recognizable by the characteristic white underside to its tail. The white-tailed deer first appeared in Saskatchewan emblems as an element of the armorial bearings proclaimed in 1986. It was adopted as the official animal emblem in 2001. What is the symbol for Saskatchewan? Adopted as the […]

What Is The Salt In Saskatchewan Used For?

Salt from Saskatchewan can be processed to use as table salt, water softener or as road de-icer. Where does the salt come from in Saskatchewan? Our sodium sulphate plant is located on Chaplin Lake, Canada’s second-largest inland saline water body. As well as being a unique source of high-quality sodium sulphate, countless migratory shorebird species […]

How Many Moose Are In Saskatchewan?

A 2004 aerial survey of WMZ 67 showed an estimated population of 2,021 individuals (+/- 25.1 per cent) and the 2018 survey showed a population estimate of 1,340 individuals (+/-19.4 per cent). This means that there are less than half as many moose per square kilometre now, compared to 2004. Which province has the most […]

What Is Produced In Chaplin Saskatchewan?

We have grown from a small, salt cake plant in Chaplin to one of the world’s largest producers of detergent-grade sodium sulphate. What is being mined at Chaplin Saskatchewan? Salt deposits, Chaplin. Saskatchewan Minerals’ inception as a Crown corporation dates back to 1948, when a low-grade Sodium Sulphate plant was officially opened at Chaplin, Saskatchewan, […]

Is A Bridge To Vancouver Island Possible?

There are no fixed bridges in existence today that would meet the conditions present in Georgia Strait. Prince Edward Island’s $1-billion (1997 dollars) Confederation Bridge is only 12.9 km long and is set in water 35 m deep with a rock bottom. Will there ever be a bridge to Vancouver Island? However, it’s almost certainly […]

Can You Swim In Pike Lake Saskatchewan?

Visitors can enjoy a narrow swimming beach with nearby picnic areas and a playground. Water lovers can also access a heated outdoor swimming pool with a water slide during the summer months. The park offers ample day use activities including miniature golf, tennis, and volleyball. Can you swim in Saskatchewan lakes? The short answer is […]