Category: Saskatoon

Saskatoon is named after the saskatoon berry which is native to the region, and is itself derived from the Cree misâskwatômina. The city has a significant Indigenous population and several urban Reserves. The city has nine river crossings and is nicknamed “Paris of the Prairies” and “Bridge City”. What does Saskatoon mean in Cree? The […]

Saskatoon is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. What is the indigenous name for Saskatoon? noun misâskwatôminaThe name Saskatoon originates from the First Nations Cree noun misâskwatômina. The berries grow on a deciduous shrub, 1-3 meters tall, with clusters of white flowers that bloom from April to June. What First […]

“The Saskatoon berry is known as a service berry in eastern Canada and gets a name change again when it crosses the border into some U.S. states. In Michigan and Minnesota, the delicious berry is known as the juneberry, which is what the variety found in the northeast U.S. is called. What is another name […]

An Okanagan name for one variety of saskatoon means “little chipmunk berries” because the bushes are low-growing and the fruits easily accessed by small mammals. Deer, black bear, and many other mammals also eat saskatoons. What animals eat saskatoon berries? Sharp-tailed grouse eat the buds in winter and spring. The berries are important fall and […]

Saskatoon berries are known to be consumed by birds and mammals in the wild. They are not known to be toxic to dogs; however, no direct studies have been done on the suitability of feeding saskatoon berries to dogs. What berries are toxic to dogs? Avoid feeding your dog the following berries, which can lead […]

If you are in Saskatoon you don’t even have to leave the city to find amazing fishing! With many locations to access the river you can potentially catch trophy walleye, pike or sturgeon. If you want to venture further away you can find numerous access points where you can fish from shore or even launch […]

Every person operating a bicycle upon any sidewalk, trail, or path in a park shall, except when overtaking and passing a pedestrian or bicyclist proceeding in the same direction, operate the bicycle to the right of the center of any such sidewalk, trail, or path. Is biking on the sidewalk illegal in Canada? Chapter 950-201 […]

When outside of the owner’s property they must be on a leash. Cats and dogs are not allowed – leashed or not – on any public playground, in cemeteries, or in Kinsmen, Kiwanis, Friendship, Forestry Farm, and Rotary parks. How many cats can you own in Saskatchewan? Animal control facts Fort Saskatchewan’s Animal Control Bylaw […]

In 1906 Saskatoon became a city with a population of 4,500, which included the communities of Saskatoon, Riversdale, and Nutana. What was the first settlement in Saskatchewan? When the English first came to Saskatchewan, they formed colonies. One of the first (and likely the most curious) was called Cannington Manor in southern Saskatchewan. A number […]

Reference Period Average Household Income Before Taxes Median Household Income After Taxes Saskatoon 103,445 71,709 Central 73,001 41,645 Confederation East 62,053 45,457 Confederation West 92,657 74,654 What is the average income in Saskatoon? Reference Period Average Household Income Before Taxes Median Household Income After Taxes Regina 104,401 72,200 Saskatoon 103,445 71,709 Swift Current 91,785 65,230 […]