At least 60 flights per day arrive from and depart to various cities in Canada and other parts of North America. Taxi and bus service is available at the airport to take passengers to other parts of the city. Saskatoon enjoys one of the lowest costs of living among major cities in Canada.
This means that you will pay less for housing, utilities, food, and taxes in Saskatoon than in other similar-sized or larger cities. Paying less for these essential things means that you will have more money available for saving, or spending on less essential items!
See a comparison of housing, tax, and utility costs between Saskatoon and other Canadian cities. Saskatoon is home to at least one branch of all the major banks operating in Canada. In addition, there are a number of credit union branches available. Credit unions are financial institutions which have the same function as banks you can open an account, deposit money, get a mortgage, etc.
However, credit unions are technically owned by their members account holders , rather than by shareholders. Learn more about banking in general. For a list of bank and credit union branches in Saskatoon, please contact the Newcomer Information Centre or search the Yellow Pages.
Saskatoon has a number of places of worship, representing a large variety of spiritual and religious beliefs. The Newcomer Information Centre should be able to give you more information on places of worship.
You may also search the Yellow Pages in the telephone book. All of that at no direct cost to you — does it really get any better? Visit the Saskatoon Library website to find a library in your area and learn more about its programs and services. And I thought the restaurants were excellent. Love the Two Gun Quiche House!
Never heard of Saskatoon and I only use potash for cookies. Now about that potash in your cookies — I am wondering if we are talking about the same thing. I really hope the drive-thru perogie thing catches on in the rest of the country because that is pure brilliance. Jessica I met some locals last night and they said the same thing about the drive thru perogie place.
Harley There seems to be a love affair with perogies in the city. Thanks for the little bit of history. Now I officially know 25 things about Saskatoon compared to the zero I knew when I woke up this morning. This looks like a great series. Billie I sure learned a lot about my short stay in Saskatoon too. We rarely hear much about Saskatoon but it sounds like an interesting place to visit. Saskatoon I think Saskatoon really shines in the summer because there is a lot going on by the river.
She tried demanding her own tribute wing at the Mendel Art Gallery and she was brutally denied! Shannon Tweed however, has come home and was welcomed with open arms and warm hearts. I even went to the same high school as her. Also, there are many other interesting facts about Saskatoon you missed.
This list is definitely outdated, as well. Tanya The list was done a few years ago if you look at the date. And as you can see from the comments, people are happy to share some new facts — in a respectful manner. Just to elaborate on the University of Saskatchewan: its population is between 15,, a year, it has the only veterinary medicine program in western Canada, has and continues to make ground-breaking research in several areas of science, and has several excellent colleges, including: agriculture, sciences, education, commerce, and medicine, as well as the aforementioned vet med college.
I do remember working at a retail store at the Edmonton Airport and a lady told me Saskatoon was called The City of Bridges. It was a standard family road trip rule that we played that song at least once on our drive there.
Alouise Thanks for the wonderful piece of trivia. Saskatoon is also called the City of Bridges — with seven in total. Would have been fun listening to a family full of singers belting out Running Back to Saskatoon.
Living about twenty minutes from Saskatoon my entire life, I can vouch for its quirkiness. Its a homey place, for sure. I never feel nervous walking at night, people are quick to wave you into a lane in traffic, and I think we have five camera lights.
You mean the two ink drawings that he does over and over and over? A little local colour is not necessarily all bad.
I lived in Saskatoon for 25 years and still learned a few new things from reading your list. Great post, thanks! Mellisa It warmed up on the weekend I was there so some of the finer parts of the ice sculptures did start to melt. It is called that because all our bridges including over passes are unique.
Different exit schemes layouts etc. Great article! Actor Kim Coates, Sons of Anarchy tv series, and 40 other movies and plays, is from Saskatoon as well. More famous people from Saskatoon. Actor Kim Coates. Wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper.
Actress Shannon Tweed. Actor Taylor Mane. Susan Jacks. CPR bridge. I lived in saskatchewan for 22 years, and in saskatoon for 5. I loved this article because it really shines a light on how beautiful of a place it truly is. I still visit a few times every year and in my head it is still home to me and honestly saskatoon is my favorite city i have lived in so far.
I lived in vancouver and currently live in edmonton. We do have quite a good humour and we know our weird quirks. The Museum was already in two locations: North Battleford and Saskatoon. Macpherson, Mayor of Saskatoon in , died at the age of Clare, Mayor of Saskatoon in , died at age Underwood, Mayor of Saskatoon in , died at age Demolition began shortly thereafter. Jul 22 Temporary extension of 22nd Street cut through old downtown railway yards. Jul 26 Demolition began on the old pedestrian bridge that crossed over the downtown railway yards south of 20th Street.
Jul 29 George Ward Pool officially opened. Jun 1 Population , federal census. Oct 28 Idylwyld Bridge opened.
It was completed by August. Nov 12 George W. Norman, Mayor of Saskatoon from , died in BC. Dec 15 Official Opening of Mount Blackstrap. Feb Canada Winter Games were held in Saskatoon. Aug 31 Forestry Farm Animal Park opened. Oct 28 John S. Mills, long-time teacher and Mayor of Saskatoon , died age MacEachern, Mayor of Saskatoon in , died at the age of Sept 23 Century Saskatoon time capsule on the riverbank near the Bessborough was sealed.
Cole Generating Station was taken out of service. May 8 Percy C. Klaehn, Mayor of Saskatoon in , died at the age of May Arena Rink closed for the last time. We shut off the lights, shut down the ice plant, locked the doors and walked away.
Demolition of Sanatorium began. Oct 16 Official opening of the newly-constructed City Hospital. Sears, Mayor of Saskatoon from , died at age McAskill, Mayor of Saskatoon from , died at age 86 — A.
Cole Generating Station was demolished. It was built in Cole, Mayor of Saskatoon in and one-time City Engineer, died at the age of It is now on display at the Saskatoon airport. Silverspring School opened. It opened in the fall of Sept 22 Restoration work began on the portion of Rotary Park near the Broadway Bridge destroyed by a landslide in Jun 20 High runoff levels caused flooding along the river in Saskatoon and forced closure of several sections of the Meewasin Trail.
Residents were warned to restrict water use until the sanitary and storm sewer systems emptied. Jan 16 The abandoned 19th Street rail overpass was demolished as part of the River Landing development. May 11 As part of the Centennial celebrations, the Centennial logo was painted along the city boundaries.
May 26 Saskatoon celebrated its th anniversary as a city. Civic staff held an outdoor showcase during the day. That evening, a gala celebration was held at the Western Development Museum that evening to mark the day on which the City of Saskatoon was officially incorporated. Jun 26 A special Council meeting was held to commemorate the th anniversary of the first city council meeting in Saskatoon.
Former councillors and mayors were invited to take part in the ceremony. Sept 8 The Traffic Bridge re-opened after being closed for repairs for almost a year. Sept 14 The sod turning was for held for the new Persephone Theatre site. Oct 25 Civic elections were held. Nov 25 Saskatoon hosted the Vanier Cup, Canadian university football championship. Jul 9 The Circle Drive Bridge pedestrian underpass for officially opened. Sept 28 The Circle Drive Bridge widening project was finally completed.
Nov 16 The pedestrian overpass on 22nd Street in the Blairmore Suburban Centre was officially opened. Jun 20 Major amenities on the Phase I portion of the River Landing riverfront were officially opened. Houses on 11th Street were requisitioned to serve as military hospitals during Riel Rebellion.
West bank settlement was incorporated as a village and took the name "Saskatoon". First telephone exchange established by Saskatoon pioneer Dr. First settlement occurred west of the tracks - in present-day Riversdale. Village Overseer James Wilson reported on a census taken by himself showing the population of Saskatoon to be First trainload of Barr colonists camped near present-day Victoria Park before continuing their trek. Saskatoon's first electrical generating plant later the Waterworks was built at Avenue H and 11th Street West.
The City Charter for the newly-incorporated City of Saskatoon an amalgamation of the communities of Saskatoon, Nutana and Riversdale was given Royal Assent in the provincial Legislature.
First City Council acclaimed following uncontested nomination meeting. The newly-proclaimed City of Saskatoon officially celebrated its inauguration. It was reported to Council that arrangements had been made with "Miss Sisley" to operate the newly-acquired Hatt property as a hospital until such time as the new Municipal Hospital was built. Saskatoon's first electric streetlights were switched on, to the accompaniment of a band contest and fireworks display. Saskatoon's best known and only marine disaster occurred when the steamer "City of Medicine Hat" fetched up against one of the piers of the Traffic Bridge and sank.
City Hospital-the first municipally owned hospital in Western Canada-opened. University classes began in temporary quarters in the Drinkle Building and Victoria School. Village of Sutherland pop. The 20th Street footbridge was built over CN's downtown rail yards to provide a pedestrian link between downtown and Riversdale.
A New power plant christened the A. The Saskatoon Municipal Railway began operation, carrying more than 3,, passengers in its first year. Saskatoon's Ethel Catherwood won ladies running high jump at Olympics with a jump of 5' 3". The first ever air mail delivery from Winnipeg arrived in Saskatoon. The Cenotaph was unveiled at its original location in the center of 21st St. Last streetcar crossed 19th Street Traffic Bridge.
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