Celebrating Saskatchewan Success Stories
Saskatchewan!
Saskatchewan is a province located in the central part of Canada, known for its vast prairies, diverse landscapes, and rich history.
Saskatchewan is part of the Prairie region and is the only province with entirely artificial boundaries. It is bordered by the US to the south, the Northwest Territories to the north, and Manitoba and Alberta to the east and west respectively.
It was created from the Northwest Territories in 1905, at the same time as Alberta, and shares with that province the distinction of having no coast on salt water.
The name, which was first used officially for a district of the Northwest Territories in 1882, is derived from an anglicized version of a Cree word, kisiskâciwanisîpiy, meaning “swiftly flowing river.”
SASKATCHEWAN FLAG
The flag is horizontally divided into two unequal sections. The top half is green, and the bottom half is gold.
Green: Represents the northern forests of Saskatchewan.
Gold: Symbolizes the southern grain fields, particularly the wheat that is so important to the province’s agricultural economy.
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COAT OF ARMS
The Saskatchewan Coat of Arms is a comprehensive symbol that encapsulates the province’s history, natural environment, and cultural diversity.
It represents the history, culture, and values of the province. It is rich in symbolism and reflects the province’s natural resources, heritage, and commitment to growth and prosperity.
OFFICIAL FLOWER
The Western Red Lily is a native flower that grows in the province and symbolizes its natural beauty.
Known by a number of common names: prairie lily, tiger lily, wood lily and western red lily, there is only one species of wild lily in Saskatchewan.
SASKFACTS
Interesting Facts about SaskatchewanDid you know?
The highest point between the Mont D’Iberville and Mount D’Iberville in Quebec is in Saskatchewan.
When people think about the highest point in Alberta, or British Columbia, they usually picture massive mountains, that stretch up through the clouds and towards the heavens.
However, what do they think about when trying to imagine the highest point in Saskatchewan? Is it Cypress Hills? Or Northern Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Sand Dunes?
The highest point in Saskatchewan isn’t a point at all. It’s a flat piece of land in the middle of a farmer’s field!
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Celebrating Saskatchewan
There is more to Saskatchewan than the four straight lines it takes to draw the province.
Throughout this site, you will find out how just how amazing our people are.
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