31 Facts About Saskatoon Saskatchewan

Saskatoon Saskatchewan is named after the saskatoon berry which is native to the region, and is itself derived from the Cree.

Historic neighbourhoods of Saskatoon Saskatchewan include Nutana and Riversdale, which were separate towns before amalgamating with the town of Saskatoon Saskatchewan and incorporating as a city in 1906.

Name Saskatoon Saskatchewan comes from the Cree inanimate noun misaskwatomina "saskatoon berries", which refers to the sweet, violet-coloured berry that grows in the area.

In 1906 Saskatoon Saskatchewan became a city with a population of 4,500, which included the communities of Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Riversdale and Nutana.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan is sunnier than average in Canada as a result, averaging 2,268 hours of bright sunshine annually.

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At the census metropolitan area level in the 2021 census, the Saskatoon Saskatchewan CMA had a population of 317,480 living in 125,100 of its 134,720 total private dwellings, a change of 7.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan area was inhabited long before any permanent settlement was established, to which the ongoing archaeological work at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and other locations bears witness.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan has the second highest percentage of First Nations population among major Canadian cities at approximately 11.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan was the 2007 host city for the Juno Awards, Canada's foremost music industry honours.

Musical acts from Saskatoon Saskatchewan include Joni Mitchell, Kyle Riabko, Wide Mouth Mason, The Northern Pikes, The Sheepdogs, One Bad Son and The Deep Dark Woods, as well as countless others popular at both local and regional levels.

Over 25 years, Saskatoon Saskatchewan has hosted a gathering of antique automobiles, that has grown into an event called "Cruise Weekend".

Art museums in Saskatoon include the Remai Modern, located at River Landing, a development along the shoreline of the South Saskatchewan River, in the Central Business District.

One of the most frequently circulated photographs of Saskatoon Saskatchewan is of the hotel framed in one of the arches of the Broadway Bridge.

Economy of Saskatoon Saskatchewan has been associated with potash, oil and agriculture, resulting in the moniker "POW City".

Saskatoon Saskatchewan is the new home of BHP Billiton's Diamonds and Specialty Products business unit.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan is home to the Canadian Light Source, Canada's national synchrotron facility.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan is developing the South Central Business District, or block 146, which is called the River Landing Project.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan held Canada's No 1 economic growth spot for Canada in 2005 according to the Conference Board of Canada.

Until 1954, Saskatoon Saskatchewan's mayors served one-year terms while City Councillors were elected for two years.

In 2014, Saskatoon Saskatchewan dropped to fourth highest in Canada for its CSI after being in second place for several years.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan is a stop on The Canadian passenger transcontinental rail route operated by Via Rail.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan was serviced by Greyhound Canada for inter-provincial bus service between Manitoba and Alberta until Greyhound discontinued service on October 31,2018.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan has 78 elementary schools and 14 high schools, serving about 37,000 students.

Western annexation of what is called the Blairmore SDA brought the Yarrow Youth Farm within the city limits; operated by the Province of Saskatoon Saskatchewan, this was a correction facility for at-risk youth.

Ice hockey is one of the most popular sports in Saskatoon and is home to numerous amateur teams such as the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL, who host their games in SaskTel Centre.

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The Saskatoon Saskatchewan Rush won the league Championship against the Buffalo Bandits that same year.

The University of Saskatoon Saskatchewan Huskies are one of the top University football programs in Canada, with three Vanier Cup national championships and 19 Hardy Trophy Canada West championships.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan is currently constructing a new arena to be home of the university hockey team.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan has welcomed members of the Royal Family since 1919.

The Prince of Wales Promenade along the South Saskatoon Saskatchewan River is a focal point on the riverfront trails.

In 2002,378 Saskatoon Saskatchewan residents were presented with Canada's Golden Jubilee Medal by vice-regals to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.