Good Question, Saskatchewan

Regina and Ottawa have a similar problem. People don’t think the cities are very fun. How true is that? This is Ottawa tries to figure out why government towns can’t seem to shake that reputation.

Many of us on the prairies enjoy a summer trip to the west coast to see the ocean and breathe mountain air. Let’s meet up with folks from This is Vancouver Island to travel along the Sunshine Coast Trail.

Did you know Calgary’s urban forest comes from Saskatchewan? Many of its poplar trees were grown at a tree nursery in Indian Head. So why are Calgarians complaining so much about them? This episode of This is Calgary explores these questions.

Saskatchewan is known for being the land of living skies. So when Calgary announced its new slogan – Blue Sky City – Saskies scratched their heads. We turn to our friends from This is Calgary to learn more about the  label.

There’s a reason some people skip over Saskatchewan. The drive is flat and many people think it’s boring. But if Highway 1 veered a little north or south, people would see Saskatchewan’s good side. So why was this route chosen?

We are at a solar peak and the aurora borealis have been absolutely spectacular. But why are they looking so pink?

Saskatchewan is prairie dog territory. So, what’s up with all these dinosaur bones being discovered in Saskatchewan? Dig into the province's dinosaur dynasty as we learn about Scotty the T-Rex.

Saskatchewan sends a lot of hockey players to the pros. No surprise that we also have a Stanley Cup connection. Is there something in the water? Or ice? Wendel Clark has a theory. So does Hayley Wickenheiser’s mom. We explore them all.

A version of this podcast was originally published Jan 23, 2024. 

We'll be back next week, with a brand new episode.

From emergency vehicles to emergency late-night pizza orders, Saskatchewan exports are more than just fuel, food and fertilizer. Where they end up may surprise you. 

What is public transportation like? What is the cost of living? We help answer more of Saad Ahmed Hashmi’s questions as he prepares to move his family to the province.