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Rattlers to have entirely homegrown coaching staff this season • Apr. 25, 2025, 9:24 AM ET (CBC)
Sask. health-care workers call for action, higher wages at legislature • Apr. 24, 2025, 7:54 AM ET (CBC)
Sophia ends Olivia's 9-year run as most popular female baby name in Sask. • Apr. 24, 2025, 3:24 AM ET (CBC)
Sask. Public Safety Agency forecasts 'average' wildfire season after destructive 2024 season • Apr. 24, 2025, 3:24 AM ET (CBC)
Family of Sask. woman who died from flu warns others • Apr. 23, 2025, 7:54 AM ET (CBC)

Facts

Capital Regina
Population (2021) 1,132,505; (2023 est.) 1,218,976
Date Of Admission 1905
Provincial Motto "Multis e gentibis vires (From many peoples, strength)"
Provincial Flower western red lily
Seats In House Of Commons 14 (of 308)
Time Zone Central (GMT − 6 hours)
Premier Scott Moe (Saskatchewan Party)
Total Area (Sq Km) 651,036
Total Area (Sq Mi) 251,367

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Saskatchewan provincial flag
The official seal of the Province of Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan floral emblem
Saskatchewan.
oil well in mustard field, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Precambrian bedrock of the Canadian Shield
Farm in Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
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