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The opposite of [[Babylon]], Saskatchewan is an enchanted wonderland and spawning-ground of the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]]. |
The opposite of [[Babylon]], '''Saskatchewan''' is an enchanted wonderland and spawning-ground of the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]]. |
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[[File:Glass-crown.jpg|200px|thumb|right|I'm going to have to buy more rye]] |
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Saskatchewan quick facts: |
Saskatchewan quick facts: |
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* The official provincial fruit is the [[watermelon]]. |
* The official provincial fruit is the [[watermelon]]. |
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* The provincial anthem is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUzvzpfUffI ''Not a Lot Goin' On''] by Craig Northey and Jesse Valenzuela. |
* The provincial anthem is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUzvzpfUffI ''Not a Lot Goin' On''] by Craig Northey and Jesse Valenzuela. |
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* The official mix of Saskatchewan is ginger ale, or coke, or water, or ice. Unless you'd rather just drink your rye straight. |
* The official mix of Saskatchewan is ginger ale, or coke, or water, or ice. Unless you'd rather just drink your [http://www.saskliquor.com/SaskLiquorWeb/ProductSearchResults.aspx?keywords=whisky&categories=1&countries=1&ref= rye] straight. |
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Notable communities in Saskatchewan are: |
Notable communities in Saskatchewan are: |
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* Wakaw |
* Wakaw |
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** The distilling capital of Saskatchewan, Wakaw is notable for being the location of former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's recycling bin. |
** The distilling capital of Saskatchewan, Wakaw is notable for being the location of former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's recycling bin. |
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* Chamberlain |
* [[Chamberlain]] |
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** Although Saskatchewan has been ruled from Regina since 1840, the ancient traditional capital of [[Chamberlain]] has proved to be an archaeologist's nightmare by providing copious evidence of [[Ancient football|football being played aeons]] before the evolution of ''homo sapiens''! |
** Although Saskatchewan has been ruled from Regina since 1840, the ancient traditional capital of [[Chamberlain]] has proved to be an archaeologist's nightmare by providing copious evidence of [[Ancient football|football being played aeons]] before the evolution of ''homo sapiens''! |
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Latest revision as of 20:50, 1 September 2019
The opposite of Babylon, Saskatchewan is an enchanted wonderland and spawning-ground of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Saskatchewan quick facts:
- The official provincial fruit is the watermelon.
- The provincial anthem is Not a Lot Goin' On by Craig Northey and Jesse Valenzuela.
- The official mix of Saskatchewan is ginger ale, or coke, or water, or ice. Unless you'd rather just drink your rye straight.
Notable communities in Saskatchewan are:
- Mikado
- Named after the Hall and Oates operetta, Mikado is the only incorporated municipality in Saskatchewan without a giant statue of an animal or common household item.
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Wakaw
- The distilling capital of Saskatchewan, Wakaw is notable for being the location of former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's recycling bin.
- Chamberlain
- Although Saskatchewan has been ruled from Regina since 1840, the ancient traditional capital of Chamberlain has proved to be an archaeologist's nightmare by providing copious evidence of football being played aeons before the evolution of homo sapiens!