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 | | Saskatchewan is represented in the Canadian Parliament by 14 elected representatives in the House of Commons and by six senators who are appointed by the federal government. | | | Saskatchewan farmers organized under the National Progressive Party, and in 1921 the party won 15 of the province's 16 seats in the federal House of Commons. | | | Saskatchewan ranks fifth in size among the provinces. |
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http://autocww.colorado.edu/~blackmon/E64ContentFiles/CanadianGeography/saskatchewan.htm
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| | The CCF was strongest in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. | | | In 1996, 18.2 percent of the 52,320 immigrants living in Saskatchewan had come from the United Kingdom, 13.8 percent from the United States, 6.1 percent from Germany, 5.6 percent from Poland, and 5.4 percent from China. | | | Of the 7,755 recent immigrants who came to the province during 1991-96, 14.1 percent were from China, 10.8 percent were from the Philippines, 7.5 percent were from the United States, and 5.9 percent were from Hong Kong. |
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http://cms.westport.k12.ct.us/cmslmc/foreignlanguages/canada/saskat.htm
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| | South Saskatchewan River Project |
| | The population of Moose Jaw grew from 1,500 to 14,000 and Regina grew from 2,300 to 30,000. | | | It is speculated that Henry Kelsey of the Hudson's Bay Company was the first white man to stand on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. | | | A year later, Professor Henry Yule Hind was commissioned to explore the Assiniboine and South Saskatchewan River Valleys. |
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http://www.agr.gc.ca/pfra/pub/ssaskr_e.htm
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| | The NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER "Great Canadian Rivers" |
| | Upon his return to York Factory, he reported that he had met "Montreal pedlars," (independent Montreal-based fur traders) at every turn, and warned his superiors that the venerable Hudson's Bay Company was in danger of losing the competition with the aggressive Montreal traders. | | | Not to be outdone, Hudson Bay Company senior officer William Tomison responded by constructing Buckingham House, high on the hill above his rival. | | | His first child was born in 1802 at Rocky Mountain House, and in 1807, the upstream post served as the launching pad for his historic crossing through Howse Pass to the Columbia River. |
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http://www.greatcanadianrivers.com/rivers/north_saskatchwan/history-home.html
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| | Saskatchewan River |
| | Suggested Reading Marjorie Wilkins Campbell, The Saskatchewan (second edition, 1982). | | | The most important of these were CUMBERLAND HOUSE and FORT EDMONTON. | | | The two branches of the Saskatchewan River, the North Saskatchewan and the South Saskatchewan, form the most important waterway on the western prairies. |
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http://thecanadianencyclopedia.com/PrinterFriendly.cfm?Params=J1ARTJ0007158
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| | It is this isolated wilderness character of Clearwater which is its major appeal. | | | Access to the river by water is also possible from the north end of Lac La Loche across the bay but this requires the strenuous, 19 km trek in the steps of the voyageurs over the Methye Portage. | | | Hiking the Methye Portage from Lac La Loche is also becoming more popular. |
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http://collections.ic.gc.ca/rivers/facts/clear/cleareng.html
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| | Welcome to Diving Vancouver Island's HMCS Saskatchewan Artificial Reef Page |
| | The HMCS Saskatchewan is British Columbia's most successful artificial reef. | | | The bow faces to the south and the stern to the north. | | | Built when Canada's destroyers were internationally renowned as 'Cadillacs', Saskatchewan honoured the river of that name, rather than the province, and was the second ship of this name to serve the Royal Canadian Navy. |
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http://www.divingbc.com/saskatchewan.htm
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| | Saskatchewan River -- Encyclopædia Britannica |
| | "Overview of this law making authority of Saskatchewan, province of Canada. | | | The Cherokee used River Cane for weaving and for hunting. | | | river in southern Alberta, Canada, one of the major headstreams of the South Saskatchewan River. |
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http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9065829
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| | Saskatchewan Canoeing Information |
| | In 1741, after a hiatus of 50 years, La Verendrye and his sons explored the Saskatchewan River. | | | Other points of historic interest include the old Hudson's Bay Company gunpowder house, which is also in the park, a 1890's school building and the local museum. | | | The "Saskatchewan", owned by the Hudson's Bay Company, made many trips on the river before she was wrecked in 1907. |
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http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/skrvhst.htm
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| | Rivers of Canada: Saskatchewan River - From glaciers to grasslands |
| | The basin includes much of Alberta and Saskatchewan, parts of Manitoba and the state of Montana in the United States. | | | Saskatchewan was the first place in North America to make health care the right of every citizen. | | | The two main branches feeding the main stem are the North Saskatchewan and the South Saskatchewan Rivers. |
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http://www.ccge.org/ccge/english/Resources/rivers/tr_rivers_saskatchewanRiver.asp
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| | Carrot River, Saskatchewan: Education |
| | Courses from the University of Saskatchewan are available in Nipawin, arranged through the Community College. | | | River’s Elementary School is Kindergarten to Grade 4. | | | River branch of the Wapiti Regional Library is located in the Town Office building on Main Street. |
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http://www.town.carrotriver.sk.ca/education.htm
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| | Ferries and Bridges, Saskatchewan Landing |
| | This carried a heavy pulley to which the ferry was fastened. | | | The ceremonies were held on the north side of the bridge (since the first opening was held on the south side). | | | The official reopening of the Saskatchewan Landing Bridge was not held until July 9, 1953. |
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http://www.innvista.com/culture/travel/ferries.htm
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| | Saskatchewan River |
| | The modern rendering of the name was adopted in 1882 when part of the present-day province was made a district of the North-West Territories. | | | Called Kisiskatchewani Sipi, "swift-flowing river," by the Cree, Henry KELSEY (1690) and the LA VÉRENDRYE family (circa 1739) were the first Europeans to see it. | | | The waters of the Saskatchewan enter Lake WINNIPEG at Grand Rapids and are carried to Hudson Bay by the NELSON RIVER. |
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http://thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007158
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| | Saskatchewan River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Hydroelectric power plants are built on the river at Nipawin, and E.B. Campbell (formerly Squaw Rapids) in Saskatchewan and at Grand Rapids in Manitoba. | | | This page was last modified 02:40, 8 January 2006. | | | Through its tributaries the North Saskatchewan and South Saskatchewan, its watershed encompasses much of the prairie regions of central Canada, stretching westward to the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and into northern Montana in the United States. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan_River
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| | MS River Run |
| | I will be leaving for Saskatchewan Landing tommorow after work. | | | The black clouds that had been following us down the river were starting to catch up. | | | Dan will be back on the South Saskatchewan on Sunday, June 4. |
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http://www.angelfire.com/ca5/riverrun3
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| | North Saskatchewan River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | This page was last modified 02:32, 22 December 2005. | | | It is one of two major rivers that join to make up the Saskatchewan River. | | | About 40 km from Saskatoon, the river turns to the northeast where it passes through Prince Albert. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Saskatchewan_River
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| | The NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER "Great Canadian Rivers" |
| | The Icefield has been advancing and retreating for thousands of years; while its last advance occurred as recently as the early 1800's, during the climatic period known as the "Little Ice Age," Columbia's glaciers are currently receding. | | | Sturgeon of 80 years of age, with weights of up to 47.4 kilograms, have been caught in the North Saskatchewan River. | | | Three-Way Flow: The Saskatchewan glacier is one of 6 major glaciers, or ice lobes, fed by the Columbia Icefields. |
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http://www.greatcanadianrivers.com/rivers/north_saskatchwan/species-home.html
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| | This is the place where Alberta's record size Sturgeon was caught weighing 105 pounds. | | | It's also got Pike weighing up to 15 pounds, Walleye weighing up to ten, Sauger up to three, and Goldeye up to two pounds in size. | | | While there are fish in this system all year, early spring and late fall are the peak periods. |
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http://sportfisherman.net/sportfish/lakes-rivers/alberta/southsask.htm
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| | Saskatchewan Cottage Rentals & Cabin Rental, Cottage Canada - USA |
| | Real Estate: Saskatchewan - Moose Jaw - Regina - Saskatoon | | | This part of the Manitoba Lowland is commonly called the Saskatchewan Delta. | | | Most of the rivers of Saskatchewan flow eastward toward Hudson Bay. |
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http://www.cottage-canada-usa.com/saskatchewan.htm
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| | Prairie Land and Water Resources - South Saskatchewan River Project |
| | The idea of a dam across the South Saskatchewan River was first proposed by Professor Henry Hind during his exploration of the Prairies in 1858. | | | Construction costs were shared by Canada and Saskatchewan, with the province contributing $25 million and the remainder, which would total $95 million, being provided by Canada. | | | One hundred years after Hind's visit, the government of Canada and Saskatchewan signed the agreement that would bring such a dam into being. |
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http://collections.ic.gc.ca/soilandwater/southsk.htm
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| | CBC News: Saskatchewan flood refugees may not be home for weeks |
| | The swollen Saskatchewan River is still being held back from Cumberland House by high, muddy banks, but it's rising and most residents believe the community will flood. | | | Most of the 2,000 residents of Cumberland House and the adjoining Cumberland House Cree Nation left after the Saskatchewan River began flowing onto the only road leading into the community. | | | Evacuees have been told they may not be able to return to their houses for weeks. |
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http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/06/24/flood-cumberland-house050624.html
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| | Saskatchewan River Basin • Saskatchewan Eco Network |
| | Buffalo Pound Lake, along the Upper Qu'Appelle, supplies water to the cities of Moose Jaw and Regina. | | | Almost 70 percent of water consumed in the province originates in the South and North Saskatchewan and Qu'Appelle river systems. | | | While it may seem that there is plenty of water in the South Saskatchewan system, there are also many users competing for it. |
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http://www.econet.sk.ca/issues/water/basin.html
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| | Search Results for saskatoon - Encyclopædia Britannica |
| | Named by a missionary and settled by farmers about 1910, it... | | | city, south-central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. | | | largest river system of Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces, Canada, rising in the Canadian Rockies of western Alberta in two great headstreams, the North and South Saskatchewan rivers (800 miles... |
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http://www.britannica.com/search?query=saskatoon&submit=Find&source=MWTEXT
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| | South Saskatchewan River |
| | With close inspection, one can see forms ranging from dunes to unit bars to complex bars and bar complexes. | | | Indeed, Ashmore and Day (1988) noted that for the South Saskatchewan the glacial deposits and erodible Cretaceous sediments permit mass movements, extensive gullying and the development of badlands, promoting the dominance of local riparian erosion as a sediment source. | | | Given the lack of a systematic change in braiding dynamics, this suggests the limited role of silt- and finer-sized sediment in the braiding mechanism, at least for Prairie and Plains Rivers (see also Brice, 1964). |
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http://www.geog.leeds.ac.uk/projects/r.thomas/southsask.html
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| | Saskatchewan Documented Canoe Routes |
| | The information provided on this site is intended to be of general assistance only, and the Government of Saskatchewan and Rebecca Kennel Consulting assumes no responsibility for its use. | | | You may print any of the routes for your own use, but they may not be sold. | | | Water levels and canoeing conditions on many Saskatchewan rivers and lakes vary from time to time, causing changes in the appearance of the various landmarks described in the Saskatchewan Documented Canoe Routes, as well as causing hazards not described herein. |
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http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/skroute.htm
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| | CHRS - North Saskatchewan River - Fact Sheet |
| | “Ten Year Report for the Athabasca as a Canadian Heritage River”, available from the Parks Canada Board member (see “Contact Us”) | | | Primitive camping along the river is not permitted. | | | This reach follows a relatively flat, branching river pattern and provides good opportunities for open canoeing. |
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http://www.chrs.ca/Rivers/NorthSask/NorthSask-F_e.htm
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| | North Saskatchewan River |
| | Project volunteer Trent Ambrock poses with his very first Sturgeon. | | | Alex shows off an awesome 40+ pound Sturgeon. | | | This bruiser put up an awesome battle but couldn't get away from Michelle's experienced hands. |
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http://www.fishalberta.com/01season/Sturg/Sturge.htm
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| | Saskatchewan |
| | We learned that the city is very proud of the three Canadian Prime Ministers who came from Prince Albert. | | | We thought we'd visit one of the other Prairie Provinces, Saskatchewan. | | | We were ready to visit the last of the Prairie Provinces, Alberta. |
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http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/canada/saskatchewan.htm
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| | Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin |
| | Watershed Planning and Implementation: From Paper to Practice was a great success! | | | Although their focus is upon the Basin itself, programs are most often delivered to all areas of the Prairie Provinces. | | | Since 1993, Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin (PFSRB) has promoted stewardship and sustainability of the Saskatchewan River Basin, an international watershed stretching over the three Prairie Provinces and a portion of Montana. |
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http://www.saskriverbasin.ca
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| | Carrot River, Saskatchewan |
| | Carrot River is an active town with hockey and curling in the winter and baseball and golfing in the summer. | | | Carrot River is a hunter's paradise, with trophy moose, deer and elk only minutes away and if you want, the services of several outfitters are available. | | | The town of Carrot River is situated 10 kilometers south of Highway #55 on #23 and is surrounded by fertile farm land and lush forest as well as some of the best recreational sites in all of Saskatchewan. |
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http://www.newsaskcfdc.ca/carrotriver.html
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| | South Saskatchewan River Canyon Adventure: A Canadian Mystical Journey |
| | This huge water basin on the South Saskatchewan River has become a renowned sailing and windsurfing destination. | | | You will be introduced in the morning to the South Saskatchewan River valley. | | | Ten thousand years after it has been cut by ancient glacial currents, the flood plain has had ample time to develop into the diverse habitat it has become. |
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http://www.greatexcursions.com/excursion.php/CATEGORY_ID/1/ID/5/hostelbooking.html
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| | AllRefer.com - Churchill, Saskatchewan, Canada - (river) - Facts and Information |
| | Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol | | | Churchill, river, c.1,000 mi/1,609 km long, Sask. and Man., central Canada; issues from Methy L., NW Sask.; flows SE, E, and NE across the lowlands of N Sask. and N Man. to Hudson Bay at Churchill. | | | Exploration of the upper reaches of the river was carried on by the Frobishers, Peter Pond, and Alexander Henry, all of the North West Co. A hydroelectric power station on the upper river supplies power for mining operations in Man. Modern port of Churchill is at the mouth. |
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http://reference.allrefer.com/gazetteer/C/C07646-churchill.html
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| | South Saskatchewan River - SK |
| | The current on the South Saskatchewan is quite variable depending upon the time of year and the amount of water being released from the Diefenbaker Reservoir. | | | Due to the slow nature of the river, a head wind can readily discount the aid of the current. | | | You will also pass under several transmission lines that lead from the power plant so if you have been using a kite to pull you along, now would be a good time to reel it in. |
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http://www.paddling.net/places/showReport.html?421
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| | Marcel Granger — South Saskatchewan River |
| | The South Saskatchewan River (Irrigation) Project has proved an economic godsend to the people of that province. | | | he South Saskatchewan forms a large part of one of Canada's most extensive waterways, the Saskatchewan, which winds 1 928 kilometres across the Prairies. | | | More rencently, with the construction of the Gardiner Dam and the creation of Lake Diefenbaker in 1967, the South Saskatchewan has ensured a dependable supply of water for prairie agriculture during unpredictable periods of drought. |
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| | Environment/Saskatchewan Watershed Authority #04-460 - NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER MEETS WATER QUALITY OBJECTIVES - ... |
| | "Daily observation and increased sampling by both agencies was conducted in the last week to provide the public absolute confidence that the river was safe for public use." "When an incident happens that threatens the water supply, monitoring to understand the threat is an essential step in protecting the public. | | | Saskatchewan Environment and the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority took the samples over the last week after heavy rains in the Edmonton area resulted in combined raw sewage as well as hydrocarbons being released into the river. | | | In this case, monitoring shows that no further action is needed," Watershed Monitoring and Assessment Director, Dr. Terry Hanley said. |
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http://www.gov.sk.ca/newsrel/releases/2004/07/23-460.html
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| | Home Page |
| | With the support of the Province of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan, Meewasin undertakes programs and projects in river valley education, development and conservation. | | | By creating opportunities for public awareness and enjoyment, Meewasin strives to increase understanding and to ensure a vibrant and healthy river valley. | | | The Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting the natural and cultural heritage resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and area. |
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http://www.meewasin.com
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| | Saskatchewan River |
| | It was taken on the bank of the Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, July 28, '96. | | | In this photo you can see the person on the log, but you cannot make out their face so what they are thinking is a mystery. |
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| | Events |
| | Saskatchewan hosts more than 600 events every year. | | | Events include children's carnival, art show, crafts, stew cook-off, fireworks, Rising Stars youth talent show, harmonica and jigging events, old tyme fiddlers, king trapper and beard... | | | South Saskatchewan River - SW South Saskatchewan River - WC Spence Lake |
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http://www.sasktourism.com/?page=75
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| | MSN Encarta - Saskatchewan (river) |
| | Saskatchewan (river), river in central Canada, 550 km (340 mi) long. | | | It is formed in central Saskatchewan by the confluence of the North Saskatchewan... | | | Become a subscriber today and gain access to: |
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http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761567969/Saskatchewan_(river).html
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| | The Crossing Resort: Icefields Parkway Accommodations in the Canadian Rockies |
| | Originally called the Saskatchewan River Bungalows Camps, The Crossing was built by George Brewster in 1948. | | | The Crossing Resort is a family owned and operated resort, located at the Saskatchewan River Crossing, in the heart of the Icefields Parkway and the Canadian Rockies. |
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http://www.thecrossingresort.com
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| | CHRS - North Saskatchewan River |
| | Although crossed by roads and railways, the valleys of all three spectacular river environments are essentially unchanged from the time when native people hunted and camped along their banks. | | | Rising out of the glaciers of the Rockies, the swift silt-laden waters of these rivers ripple over braided gravel flats, tumble over rapids and plunge over thundering waterfalls on their way to three different oceans – the Arctic, Hudson Bay (Atlantic) and Pacific. | | | Athabasca, Kicking Horse and North Saskatchewan Rivers, Canadian Rocky Mountains National Parks, Alberta and BC Out of the Ice |
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http://www.chrs.ca/Rivers/NorthSask/NorthSask_e.htm
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| | Alberta River Basins - Alberta Environment |
| | Alberta is divided into seven major river basins or major river systems, namely the Peace, Athabasca, Hay, North Saskatchewan, South Saskatchewan, Beaver and Milk river basins. | | | Note: The Milk River Basin and South Saskatchewan River Basin also include information on basin river flows, reservoir status and operational plans, instream work permits and licencing. | | | The user agrees to the terms and conditions set out in the Copyright and Disclaimer statement. |
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http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water/basins/BasinForm.cfm
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| | Factopia.com |
| | "Saskatchewan River" entry from "The New Practical Reference Library Vol 4" | | | PRIVACY, DISCLAIMER and TERMS: PLEASE READ - By printing, downloading, or using you agree to our full terms. | | | "Saskatchewan River" entry from "Aiton’s Encyclopedia Vol 4" |
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http://www.factopia.com/group/saskatchewan-river-canada-entries.htm
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| | Saskatchewan River Hunting Camp - Accommodations |
| | Our outposts have no running water, are heated by wood stove and have outhouse facilities. | | | Some are riverside locations, others are set back from rivers about 1/2 mile or so. | | | At some locations, we offer hunting/fishing package combinations. |
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http://www.sasktrophies.com/accommodations.html
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| | Aboriginal Rock Paintings |
| | This photo and the rock art reproductions shown here are taken from the book | | | Writings on the rocks describes how these reproductions were created. | | | A map of the Saskatchewan portion of the Churchill River shows the rock art site locations described in the book. |
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http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/arch/rockart.htm
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| | South Saskatchewan River on Flickr - Photo Sharing! |
| | Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). | | | Did they ever take that old ski jump down? | | | Do the pelicans still come back to fish below the weir? |
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http://www.flickr.com/photo.gne?id=335543
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