5 Facts About Saskatchewan River

1. In 2002, the Jewish community of Saskatchewan River was unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight.

2. The South Saskatchewan River is formed in S Alberta by the junction of the Bow and Oldman rivers.

3. The North Saskatchewan River rises in the Columbia ice field at the foot of Mt.

4. Many years, Saskatchewan River was one of Canada's more progressive provinces, reflecting many of its citizens' feelings of alienation from the interests of large capital.

5. The first known European to enter Saskatchewan River was Henry Kelsey in 1690, who travelled up the Saskatchewan River in hopes of trading fur with the region's indigenous peoples.