Category: Saskatchewan

The black spruce (Picea Mariana), jack pine (Pinus banksiana), and white spruce (Picea glauca) are commonly occurring trees. This area is interspersed with peatlands, bogs, fens, permafrost areas, and areas of arctic tundra. What kind of trees are in Saskatchewan? Saskatchewan’s main tree species are white spruce, jack pine, black spruce, and trembling aspen. These […]

Each place has three measures of sunshine. The number for % Sun is the usual percentage of daylight hours with bright sunshine. Southern Saskatchewan. % Sun 52 Place Swift Current Hours 2411 Days 324 How much sun does Saskatchewan get? The swath from Calgary, Alberta to Estevan, Saskatchewan boasts over 2375 hours of bright sunshine […]

In a little over a week, Saskatchewan will be receiving its fourth flight of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war-torn Ukraine. Is Canada receiving Ukrainian refugees? Canada is dedicated in its support of those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As part of the Government of Canada’s response, we’ve introduced special programs to help thousands […]

Saskatchewan summers are usually warm and dry. High temperatures range from 15 C (60 F) in May to the mid-30s C (90-95 F) in July and August. We average the most sunshine of any Canadian province; nights tend be cool. Does it snow in May in Saskatchewan? The tables below list monthly averages for snowfall […]

^ Regina is Saskatchewan’s capital and was its first city, incorporated June 19, 1903. What is the oldest town in Saskatchewan? Northern village, pop 632, located 163 km NE of Nipawin at the end of Hwy 123. Cumberland House is the oldest permanent settlement in Saskatchewan and western Canada. Who first settled in Saskatchewan? At […]

^ Melville is Saskatchewan’s smallest city by population. ^ Regina is Saskatchewan’s capital and was its first city, incorporated June 19, 1903. ^ Saskatoon is Saskatchewan’s largest city by both population and area. ^ Warman is Saskatchewan’s newest city, incorporated October 27, 2012.

Sask . is the abbreviation for Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan’s name comes from a Cree word meaning “swiftly flowing river.” Saskatoon, Sask ., is the largest city in the province, but Regina is the capital. What state is SK in Canada? Saskatchewan is located in the prairie region of Canada, bordered by Alberta to the west, Manitoba […]

White-Tailed Deer. 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 Saskatchewan’s national flower? Saskatchewan adopted […]

The lands became known as Rupert’s Land after the founder of the company. In 1774, Cumberland House, the company’s first trading post, was erected. What was Saskatchewan originally called? KisiskatchewanisipiSaskatchewan. The name of the province comes from the Cree name for the Saskatchewan River, “Kisiskatchewanisipi” or “swift-flowing river.” The modern spelling was adopted in 1882 […]

Historically, Saskatchewan has been affected by various natural hazards including droughts, wildfires and floods. What natural disasters happen in Saskatoon? Every year, Saskatchewan faces the possibility of disaster stemming from natural hazards, such as severe weather, floods, drought and wildfires. Where in Canada has the most natural disasters? British Columbia and Yukon are located in […]