Discover Saskatchewan: Top 9 Fascinating and Entertaining Facts You Never Knew!

1. Elbow, Saskatchewan: A Village with a Bend

If you've ever found yourself in the "awkward elbow-touch" zone of personal space, then you might want to visit a village with a penchant for arm bending: Elbow, Saskatchewan is named after the bend in the South Saskatchewan River, which resembles a bent arm. Situated halfway between Regina & Saskatoon, this picturesque village of 341 residents swells to over 800 in the summer, boasting all the essential services one would expect in a tourist destination or a cozy home.
Source => villageofelbow.com

2. Tech-Savvy Trucker's Dino Augmented Reality

Who said truck drivers can't be tech wizards? Meet Marc Toews: the tech-savvy T-Rex creator who's bringing these beastly creatures back to life using augmented reality at Regina's Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Hailing from the fields of Saskatchewan, this trucker turned techie developed a 14-foot, life-size AR model of Scotty, the world's largest Tyrannosaurus rex, for museum visitors to interact with during their Dinovember events!
Source => cbc.ca

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3. Flat Land: Watching Dogs Run for Hours

If you're tired of watching paint dry, give Saskatchewan a try: this flat Canadian province is so famously level that residents have often quipped about being able to lounge in their living rooms while spying on their dogs running away for hours or even days at a time, a classic joke that's been entertaining folks since it first appeared in print back in 1991.
Source => barrypopik.com

4. Edible Flag Design: Grain Fields & Red Lilies

When Anthony Drake proclaimed, "Let them eat flags," he probably had a vision: Saskatchewan's provincial flag that he went on to design amidst a whirlwind of over 4,000 colorful entries. Funnily enough, he gave the province's residents the perfect blend of sunshine-y grain fields and evergreen forests, served with a sprinkle of the eye-catching western red lily – a delicious tribute to Saskatchewan's landscape, sealed on September 22, 2017 as their official Flag Day by the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sports.
Source => en.wikipedia.org

5. Doctors' Strike: Birth of Canadian Medicare

In a thrilling medical drama that would give Grey's Anatomy a run for its money, Saskatchewan doctors once waged a 23-day "strike" to resist a healthcare revolution: Little did they know that their actions would lay the foundation for the Canadian healthcare system, with Saskatchewan proudly becoming the first province to implement universal, publicly funded medical care, aka medicare.
Source => cbc.ca

6. Time Zone Telenovela: Saskatchewan's Clocks

Who says a province can't have a complicated relationship with time? Saskatchewan's got more twists and turns in its time zone than a Daylight Saving Time-themed soap opera: While most of the province sticks to Central Standard Time year-round, the Battle River (Lloydminster) Time Option area cozies up to Mountain Standard Time during the winter months. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan proudly gives Daylight Saving Time the cold shoulder, joining only one other Canadian province in this rebellious act.
Source => saskatchewan.ca

7. Western Red Lily: Snack & Medicine Combo

Who needs a pharmacy when you've got bulbs? These Saskatchewan garden stashes cater to both your snack and healing needs: The Western Red Lily, the provincial flower of Saskatchewan, has been used for centuries by Indigenous groups for its edible and medicinal bulbs. These nutrient-rich bulbs aid in healing, while the flower plays its part in the ecosystem by being pollinated by swallowtail butterflies and visited by hummingbirds. This captivating plant species is currently listed as "sensitive" in British Columbia and "may be at risk" in Saskatchewan, making it a treasured element of the Canadian landscape.
Source => prairiepollination.ca

8. Saskatchewan: Global Pulse Production Champion

Who knew Saskatchewan had a "pulse" on the global food market?: This Canadian province is the top pulse producer in the country, accounting for a whopping 99% of Canada's chickpea crop and 95% of its lentils, reaching over 150 countries like India, China, Turkey, Bangladesh, and the United States.
Source => eatnorth.com

9. Lake Diefenbaker: Finding Nemo's Canadian Cousins

Forget about "Gone Fishin'," Saskatchewan's Lake Diefenbaker is where you'll find Nemo, Dory, and all their cousins having a splashing-good time: Home to 26 diverse species, this aquatic haven boasts the world-record burbot and rainbow trout, as well as a sandy paradise for the endangered piping plover.
Source => en.wikipedia.org