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  City of Saskatoon · Quick Facts
Saskatoon is centrally located in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, in townships 36 and 37, range 5 and township 36, range 6, west of the third meridian (Latitude 52.24 North, Longitude 106.67 West).
Saskatoon is situated on the banks of the south Saskatchewan river which is crossed by seven bridges within the city limits.
The Saskatoon area has been inhabited for some 6,000 years; however, it was not until the summer of 1883 that the first settlers began to arrive and subsequently in 1903 that the town charter was obtained.
www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca /org/quick_facts/index.asp   (598 words)

  
 Saskatoon Berry: A Fruit Crop for the Prairies
The saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia Nutt., Rosaceae) is a fruit bearing shrub native to the southern Yukon and Northwest Territories, the Canadian prairies and the northern plains of the United States (Harris 1972).
Saskatoon berries were originally used as a major food source by the native people and early settlers of the North American prairies and, until recently, could be picked only in the wild (Harris 1972).
The predominant acid in saskatoon berries is malic (Wolfe and Wood 1972) and the predominant aroma component is benzaldehyde (Mazza and Hodgins 1985).
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/proceedings1993/v2-516.html   (1465 words)

  
 Saskatoon travel guide - Wikitravel
Saskatoon is the largest city in the province of Saskatchewan in Canada.
Saskatoon is home to the University of Saskatchewan, which is home to "The Canadian Light Source" which is Canada's only synchrotron.
Saskatoon is on the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) and Highway 11.
wikitravel.org /en/Saskatoon   (372 words)

  
 Plantwatch - Plants
Saskatoon berries were the most important plant food used by the Blackfoot peoples of the prairies.
Saskatoon berries are sweet and delicious, whether eaten straight from the bush or in favourite recipes like saskatoon pie.
Saskatoons can be started in several different ways including from seeds, suckers, root cuttings, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings, cuttings from shoots, and crown division.
plantwatch.sunsite.ualberta.ca /plants/sas_ser.php   (1652 words)

  
 The Unofficial Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G) Site
From it was formed two regiments, the 95th with headquarters in Regina and the 105th with headquarters in Saskatoon.
The North Saskatchewan Regiment was formed which incorporated the 105th "Fusiliers" (Saskatoon) as the 1st Battalion and the 52nd Regiment as the 2nd Battalion.
Two battalions of the Saskatoon Light Infantry were formed, the 1st Battalion perpetuating the 5th Bn.
www.geocities.com /saskatchewan_military/Saskatoon_Light_Infantry.html   (543 words)

  
 Saskatoon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saskatoon is the most populous city in the province of Saskatchewan, and has been since the mid-1980s when it surpassed the provincial capital of Regina.
Saskatoon lies on a long belt of rich, potassic chernozem in middle-southern Saskatchewan and is found in the Aspen parkland biome.
Saskatoon, on a cross-section from west to east, has a general decline in elevation above sea level heading towards the river, and on the east bank of the river, the terrain is mostly level until outside the city, where it begins to decrease in elevation again.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saskatoon   (4680 words)

  
 Saskatoon, Canada
Saskatoon, the province's biggest city and a melting pot of different cultures, lies on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River.
The town itself was founded in 1882 by Methodists from Ontario who, led by John Lake, intended to establish a temperance colony.
In due course the settlement was named Saskatoon (from "misakwatomin", the Indian word for the red berries which grew locally).
www.planetware.com /canada/saskatoon-cdn-sk-sks.htm   (368 words)

  
 Saskatoon Airport Authority
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport and its tenants are committed to helping the community achieve its goals and we take pride in celebrating its successes.
The Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker Airport welcomes all travelers to the City of Saskatoon.
The airside viewing area from the food court and the new viewing gallery on the second floor featuring 75 years of Aviation History are fascinating for every airport visitor, young and old.
www.yxe.ca   (141 words)

  
 Crime stats in Saskatoon
Saskatoon has a much higher percent of natives than Montreal, etc. I don't know the stats but prisons in Saskatchewan and Manitoba have way more native inmates than their percent of the population.
I've been to Saskatoon a few times and it's one of my favorite cities in Canada.
And parents and band elders aggressively supporting it is the only way native children are going to get the message: there is a way to lead a better life and it starts in your school.
forums.canadiancontent.net /prairies/49797-crime-stats-saskatoon.html   (1326 words)

  
 Saskatoon Pie - Allrecipes
Saskatoon berries are known as serviceberries in the United States.
While on a hunting trip in Northern Alberta my husband brought home saskatoon berries that was given to him by the farmers wife which they had picked and froze.
All I can say is that I wish we had more saskatoon berries in our freezer for more pies.
allrecipes.com /recipe/saskatoon-pie/detail.aspx?fcLgin=1   (361 words)

  
 Saskatoon berry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia) or Juneberry, is a serviceberry native to the Canadian prairie provinces, Canada's Northwest and Yukon Territories, British Columbia, and parts of Alaska and the northwestern and northcentral United States.
It is a shrub or small tree reaching 4 m tall, densely twiggy with reddish brown twigs.
The city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is named after this plant.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saskatoon_berry   (272 words)

  
 Saskatchewan Marijuana Party - Home
Saskatoon, SK – This Saturday (June 24th, 2006) marked a substantial success for the Saskatchewan Marijuana Party and an important milestone for the organization.
In an effort to effect change in the community, the SKMP was able to raise approximately $150 for the Saskatoon Food Bank at an SKMP fundraising BBQ.
The Saskatoon Food Bank was reported to have been enthused to be receiving a financial contribution from the party.
www.saskmp.ca   (690 words)

  
 Tourism Saskatoon - Entertainment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saskatoon's premiere live theatre company is now in its 33rd season.
For more then 20 years the Saskatoon Soaps have been performing their own hilarious brand improvised comedy on the stage of the Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon.
TCU Place is Saskatoon's premier convention centre with over 104,000 square feet of convention space catering to groups between 100-1,500 delegates.
www.tourismsaskatoon.com /section/section_12.html   (887 words)

  
 Radisson Hotels & Resorts. Hotel reservations for leisure and business travel.
The ideal Saskatoon location for a variety of meetings and social events, the Radisson Hotel Saskatoon provides over 16,000 square feet of flexible, well-appointed meeting and banquet space.
The Radisson Hotel Saskatoon, located in the heart of downtown Saskatoon, is within walking distance of Meewasin Valley Park and Midtown Plaza, Saskatchewan's largest shopping mall.
Saskatoon area attractions within walking distance from the Hotel Saskatoon also include; Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre, University of Saskatchewan and Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon's unique shopping and entertainment district.
www.radisson.com /saskatoonca   (315 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2006 - Candidates and Ridings
This riding is composed of the northwest part of Saskatoon, plus rural areas north and west of the city.
The manufacturing and service sectors dominate in Saskatoon, while agriculture is the main occupation in the rural areas.
He was executive director at the Centre for Study of Co-Operatives and a law professor at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon from 1984-1988.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/riding/238   (1115 words)

  
 Historical Saskatoon, educational resources, history of Saskatoon
City of Saskatoon Archives: This website contains a brief (but informative) history of Saskatoon, a time line of significant dates in Saskatoon's history, and a list and photograph of all of Saskatoon's Mayors.
Saskatoon's Biggest Marine Disaster, The Day the Train Fell into the River from Saskatoon Public Library's Local History Page.
Introduction to the History of Saskatoon: This flash movie can be viewed at a computer center or projected (using a data projector) for the entire class to view.
olc.spsd.sk.ca /DE/k9mod/hstoon/teacher1.html   (747 words)

  
 Saskatoon Bluegrass Society
The Saskatoon Bluegrass Society was founded in 2002 to promote bluegrass music and provide a forum for bluegrass pickers to get together and jam.
Meetings/jams are held in the old Nurses' Residence at St. Paul's Hospital, 1702 – 20th Street, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9, Saskatoon.
In the near future we also will be promoting bluegrass concerts open to the general public.
www.saskatoonbluegrasssociety.org /index.html   (132 words)

  
 Saskatoon Track N Trail Motorcycle Club
Saskatoon Track N Trail Club is the premier host of many activities for ATV and off road motorcycle sporting events in the Saskatoon area.
Saskatoon Track N Trail Club operates and manages events at Otopasso Trails, which is located approximately 20 km south of Saskatoon, Sask on Lorne Ave or Highway 219.
Saskatoon's CMRC sanctioned race was held on Sunday May 15th.
www.saskatoonmotocross.com   (763 words)

  
 CTV.ca | CTV in Saskatchewan
Responding to the needs of the farming community, CTV Saskatoon provides a farm news segment in every major weekday cast, as well as Farmgate, Saskatchewan's only farm magazine program.
CTV Saskatoon is proud to produce and air Indigenous Circle, a program dealing with Aboriginal issues at home and beyond.
CTV Saskatoon carries on a strong and proud tradition of excellence in both its community involvement and its commitment to providing a news package that is number one.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/show/CTVShows/1065546591416_6   (195 words)

  
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An important component of Saskatoon Public Schools’ strategic direction is: “To build shared ownership and responsibility for the well-being and education of children and youth.” One of our key goals is to provide all children and youth with the opportunities and supports necessary for successful learning and healthy development.
Saskatoon Public Schools are fortunate to have citizens who, through countless volunteer hours, share their skills and expertise while providing our students with a wide variety of learning opportunities.
Saskatoon Public Schools believe that the development of these partnerships is instrumental to our students’ success.
www.sbe.saskatoon.sk.ca /indicators.aspx?sec=community&comp=partnerships   (231 words)

  
 EAC - Saskatoon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We are the Saskatoon branch of the Editors' Association of Canada (EAC), the national professional association for Canadian editors.
E-blasts is distributed to Saskatoon branch members of EAC and to others interested in editorial and related matters.
A local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, IABC Saskatoon is dedicated to raising the standard of communications and promoting the value of professional communications.
www.editors.ca /branches/saskatoon/index.html   (1304 words)

  
 Saskatoon Camera Club
The Saskatoon Camera Club is a member of the Prairie Region of Photographic Arts (PRPA).
Note: The Saskatoon Camera Club is composed of a group of friendly people who are interested in photography.
They vary in age from teenagers to seniors, and in skills from beginners to widely experienced photographers.
www.saskatooncameraclub.com   (170 words)

  
 City of Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Field House is hosting the Artisans’ Craft Fair on November 10, 11 and 12 which will affect the regular scheduled facility programming and services during that time.
The City winter road maintenance crews will be working 24 hours daily to clear the snow on streets in Saskatoon.
Winter road maintenance crews are working around the clock with all available snow plows and graders to clear snow on Saskatoon streets, sidewalks and pathways based on the Priority System.
www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca   (280 words)

  
 Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority - SREDA (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Saskatoon region is one of the most cost-competitive cities in the world to do business, according to the 2006 KPMG Competitive Alternatives Study.
Saskatoon, known as Canada's Science City, is world renowned for its incomparable mix of scientific infrastructure.
View the Saskatoon Region Economic Report (Word or PDF) for an overview of current statistics, including construction and labour market conditions.
www.sreda.com.cob-web.org:8888   (215 words)

  
 Tourism Saskatoon - Photo/Video Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A breathtaking view of Saskatoon across the South Saskatchewan River.
The plump, juicy berry that Saskatoon is famous for.
The Saskatoon Princess cruises the South Saskatchewan river daily in Saskatoon.
www.tourismsaskatoon.com /gallery   (135 words)

  
 PP Saskatoon Centre Special Projects   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In September of 2002, we will be looking for a new group of volunteers to help with front-line work, fundraising and special events, resource development, and childcare.
This initiative addresses four concerns; the barriers to accessing funding for each individual organization to hire a separate Volunteer Coordinator, the need to minimize the costs associated with volunteer training, the need for improved volunteer recruitment and program maintenance, the need to minimize competition and burnout for volunteers in the community.
This initiative is an enhancement of an existing program for AIDS Saskatoon and a new program for Planned Parenthood Saskatoon Centre.
www.saskatoon.ppfc.info /projects.html   (248 words)

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