Portal:Saskatchewan
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Saskatchewan, a province of the Dominion of Canada lying west of Manitoba and having Alberta on the west, North West Territories on the north and the United States on the south. The province is a vast plain, greater portion of its southern two thirds is situated in the great wheat-growing belt. The portion adjoining or lying near to Manitoba possesses much of the characteristics of that province as to soil, topography, climate, rainfall and, consequently, productive adaptabilities. The soil is a friable loam, easily worked and producing excellent crops of wheat, coarse grains and vegetables. The winter climate answers all requirements, both as to degree of cold and as to sufficiency of snowfall, for the production of the No. 1, hard wheat for which Western Canada is now noted. The valleys along Saskatchewan, Qu’Appelle, Assiniboine and Souris Rivers, Pipestone, Long and other creeks, are specially adapted for mixed farming, and the open prairie beyond affords large areas for grazing or grain-growing. Regina is the capital of the province situated in the southern area, the land here is a rich, fertile loam, as well to the south as to the north. The cultivation of flax is carried on to a considerable extent. Wheat-raising, however, is the important industry of this district, and the yields are highly satisfactory to the producer. Between Regina and Moose Jaw there is splendid land, and mostly occupied by prosperous farmers. The central portion of the province is almost centrally divided by the main Saskatchewan River, which is altogether within the district, and by its principal branch, the North Saskatchewan — most of the navigable length of which lies within its boundaries. It includes, in the south, a small proportion of the great plains, and in its general superficial features may be described as a mixed prairie and wooded region, abounding in water and natural hay and well-suited by climate and soil for the raising of wheat, cattle and sheep. As a general thing, the surface is gently undulating prairie. Adapted from The New Student's Reference Work (1914) (Saskatchewan (province)
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For more information: Geography of Saskatchewan
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The first such resistance was the Red River Rebellion of 1869–1870. The provisional government established by Riel ultimately negotiated the terms under which the modern province of Manitoba entered the Canadian Confederation. Riel was forced into exile in the United States as a result of the controversial execution of Thomas Scott during the rebellion. Despite this, he is frequently referred to as the "Father of Manitoba." While a fugitive, he was elected three times to the Canadian House of Commons, although he never assumed his seat. During these years, he was frustrated by having to remain in exile despite his growing belief that he was a divinely chosen leader and prophet, a belief which would later resurface and influence his actions. He married in 1881 while in exile in Montana, and fathered three children. He became a naturalized American citizen and was actively involved in the Republican party.
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:[Rowsdower and Troy have lost the pursuing cultists.]
:Zap Rowsdower: Do you have any idea of what kind of people you're dealing with?
:Crow [as Rowsdower]: They're from Saskatchewan!
:Troy: No.
- Zap Rowsdower: It's a cult.
:Servo [as Rowsdower]: They worship blue oysters.
:Zap Rowsdower: They want to rule the world.
:Troy: How do you know?
:Zap Rowsdower: I've been around, kid.
:Crow [as Rowsdower]: I've been a square kid.
Source- The Final Sacrifice Mystery Science Theater 3000
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Featured articles: Louis Riel · John Diefenbaker · Bobcat · Cougar · Elk · Ku Klux Klan · List of Saskatchewan general elections · List of ice hockey teams in Saskatchewan · List of premiers of Saskatchewan Good articles: Leslie Nielsen · Lorne (N.W.T. electoral district) · Muskrat · University of Saskatchewan
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Flag of Saskatchewan 60th Anniversary
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- ......that in 1962 doctors went on strike in Saskatchewan for 23 days in an unsuccessful attempt to stop the introduction of universal health insurance? ?"
- ......that Canada's first urban Indian reserve was established in 1981 at Kylemore, Saskatchewan?
- ... ...that Professor Lalit Goel of Nanyang Technological University became an internet celebrity after footage of his lectures were uploaded to YouTube?
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