Saskatchewan: Where Strength Meets Diversity

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Project Planner Saghar Mohammad-Din Chosen Province: Saskatchewan Background Information Capital City: Regina Population of Regina (2021): 226,404 Regina Population Density: 1,266.2 people/km² Largest City: Saskatoon Other Major Cities: Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Yorkton Total Area: 651,900 km² (251,700 sq mi) Population Density: ~1.9 people per square mile Provincial Symbols: Flower: Western Red Lily Bird: Sharp-tailed Grouse Tree: Paper Birch Official Motto: Multis e Gentibus Vires (“From many peoples, strength”) Physical Features Location & Coordinates: 54°N, 106°W Saskatchewan is located in the Interior Plains, with the Canadian Shield covering much of the northern region. Land Features: Western Saskatchewan: Rolling hills and plains Southern Saskatchewan: Flat prairie land with river valleys Northern Saskatchewan: Forested areas, lakes, and rocky shield terrain Highest Point: Cypress Hills 1,392 m (4,567 ft) Lowest Point: Lake Athabasca 213 m (699 ft) Vegetation: Saskatchewan is dominated by the Prairie biome, including spear grass, wheat grasses, and blue grama grass. Southwest: Drier soil Northeast: Wetter soil and more forest growth Borders Canadian Borders: Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories U.S. Borders: Montana, North Dakota Major Border Lakes: Lake Athabasca (shared with Alberta and the Northwest Territories) Reindeer Lake (shared with Manitoba) Ecozones in Saskatchewan Prairie Boreal Plain Boreal Shield Taiga Plains Climate Region: Continental Climate Forest Type: Boreal Forest Major Forests: Canwood Provincial Forest Fort à la Corne Provincial Forest Nisbet Provincial Forest Northern Provincial Forest Porcupine Provincial Forest Torch River Provincial Forest Interesting Facts Saskatchewan has over 400 campgrounds across the province. It is often called the easiest province to draw because many borders follow lines of latitude and longitude. Manitou Lake is extremely salty. It is about three times saltier than ocean water, making floating very easy. Saskatchewan is the sunniest province in Canada, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. The third most spoken language in Saskatchewan is Tagalog, followed by German, highlighting the province’s cultural diversity. Natural Resources: Extracting materials from the Earth used for benefit. Renewable Energy Sources: Wind energy Solar power Biomass Hydroelectricity Non-Renewable Energy Sources: Coal Natural gas (Coal has historically been the primary source of electricity.) Secondary Industries Secondary industries involve turning raw materials into finished goods. Key Industries: Bourgault Industries Ltd. Canada’s largest agricultural equipment manufacturer Väderstad Industries Inc. Distributes and assembles advanced farming machinery Attractions in Saskatchewan Natural Attraction: Manitou Beach Manitou Beach is known for its highly salty water, which allows people to float easily. The mineral-rich water is believed by many to have healing properties. Human Attraction: Royal Saskatchewan Museum The Royal Saskatchewan Museum showcases the province’s natural and human history and is home to one of the largest T-Rex fossils in the world. Works Cited: “10 Fun Facts About Saskatchewan, Canada.” Multicultural Kid Blogs, 1 Oct. 2018, multiculturalkidblogs.com/2018/10/01/10-fun-facts-about-saskatchewan-canada/. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026. “Biodiversity Ecoregions of Saskatchewan.” Saskatchewan Biodiversity, www.biodiversity.sk.ca/eco.htm . Accessed 6 Jan. 2026. “Bourgault Industries.” Bourgault, www.bourgault.com/en-us/ . Accessed 6 Jan. 2026. “Canada’s Renewable Power: Saskatchewan.” Canada Energy Regulator, www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/data-analysis/energy-commodities/electricity/report/canadas-renewable-power/provinces/renewable-power-canada-saskatchewan.html . Accessed 6 Jan. 2026. “Geography of Saskatchewan.” The Canadian Encyclopedia, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/geography-of-saskatchewan . 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