This is Saskatchewan

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.

Saad Ahmed Hashmi and his young family are hoping to start a new life in Saskatchewan. It can feel daunting. How do they choose a safe place to live? Will he be able to find a doctor? Come with us as we source some answers for Saad.

A police officer, a criminal defence lawyer, and an Indigenous studies professor come onto my radio show to talk about why people carry bear spray and how we make our communities safer.

What happens when a Saskatoon content creator and oncology pharmacist starts to reflect on growing up in the only Chinese restaurant in a town of 400 people? We take her deep inside the stories of the restaurateurs that are an important part of our history.

Not yet. But it’s coming. Our garden zones are adjusting thanks to climate change. We find out what this means for how your garden grows now and in the future.

A spray meant to deter bears in the wild is being used as a weapon in public places in Saskatchewan. Police say it is getting worse. We look at why this is happening.

If you want to know even more about this, there is now a bonus bear spray episode available in our feed.

Find out what a defense lawyers and people who study gangs say about this tough on crime approach to bear spray.

If you’re driving in Saskatchewan, watch out for the potholes. We introduce you to the Python 5000. It’s a made-in Saskatchewan pothole patcher used in many North American cities – but not here. Who knew our pothole problem was so perplexing?