Category: Saskatchewan

In Saskatchewan there are two main types of native prairie: the mixed-grass prairie and the fescue prairie. Within each of these prairie types there is a great deal of variety due largely to landforms, soils, and moisture availability. But here is a very general description of each. What grasses are native to Saskatchewan? Needle and […]

Its western border runs concurrent with the 4th meridian or the 110°W longitude, separating Saskatchewan from the province of Alberta. Where is the border between Saskatchewan and Alberta? As Alberta and Saskatchewan were both designated as provinces at the same time, the border between them was easily established; it is located along 4th initial meridian […]

​The North Saskatchewan River (1,287 km long, the first 48.5 km of which is designated as a Canadian Heritage River) is a major tributary to the Saskatchewan River, which ultimately flows into Hudson Bay. The mean annual flow is 241 m3/s; however, flow varies between the peak in July and minimum in February. How long […]

You can transfer your current licence plate and vehicle registration to another vehicle you own. Can you have the same plate on different cars? Every car must always have a unique registration and no two vehicles can share the same one. Can 2 cars have the same number plate? It’s illegal to have two cars […]

All Saskatchewan residents start out with No Fault Coverage. You can’t choose the coverage you want after you’ve been injured. The coverage you have at the time of a collision is the coverage you’ll receive for any injuries you suffer. Which Canadian provinces have no-fault insurance? Which provinces have no-fault insurance in Canada? All provinces […]

Driving without due care legislation Driver distractions like eating, using GPS, reading and personal grooming are covered under driving without due care and attention legislation. Other potential distractions may include things like adjusting the radio, smoking or interacting with pets or passengers. Can you drink coffee while driving in Saskatchewan? Eating and drinking beverages allowed […]

How we determine rates. Saskatchewan operates a mandatory vehicle registration and insurance program. Unlike private insurance companies that operate to generate a profit, the Saskatchewan Auto Fund operates on a self-sustaining and break-even basis – which means you pay less for your auto insurance. Do you legally need car insurance in Canada? Auto insurance is […]

In Saskatchewan, the government insurer provides compulsory auto insurance and private companies are permitted to offer additional extension coverage. Does Canada have private car insurance? In British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the government runs the car insurance industry. However, in British Columbia only, non-public insurers can offer optional additional coverages. In all the other provinces […]

Novice 2 – 12 months. Number of passengers limited to number of seatbelts. Must have a supervising driver in the front passenger seat at all hours. Supervising driver must be an experienced, licensed driver) What does novice 2 mean in saskatchewan? A novice 2 motorcyclist has the designation for one year without interruptions. They must […]

The Saskatchewan Auto Fund is Saskatchewan’s compulsory auto insurance program, operating the driver licensing and vehicle registration system. What provinces in Canada have government auto insurance? Public auto insurance is a government-owned and -operated system of compulsory automobile insurance used in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec. Does Saskatchewan have public […]