Geography of Saskatchewan

GEOGRAPHY OF SASKATCHEWAN

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GENERAL SITES
GEOLOGY AND LANDFORMS
CLIMATE AND WEATHER
HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES
VEGETATION
PRE-HISTORIC AND FUR TRADE SETTLEMENT
19TH AND 20TH CENTURY SETTLEMENT PROCESS
CULTURAL LANDSCAPES
CONSERVATION AND PROTECTED AREAS
THE CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC SITUATION
THE ABORIGINAL POPULATION
POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
RURAL SETTLEMENTS
URBAN SETTLEMENT
AGRICULTURE
ENERGY AND MINING
RENEWABLE RESOURCE INDUSTRIES
MANUFACTURING, SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION

1. GENERAL SITES

Government of Saskatchewan Homepage
http://www.gov.sk.ca/

Contains links to Online Services, Sask. Centennial 2005, Business and Investment, Travel Information, Premier's Web Pages, News Releases and Photo Album.
Online services page contains the link to view the various governmental departments and agencies, a list of topics to browse, more news releases and links to the various Service Centers.
Photo Album link contains several photographs that represent the diversity of Saskatchewan's physical geography and economic development accompanied by short facts pertaining to each.

Government of Saskatchewan- online services
http://www.gov.sk.ca/main.html

This page contains the links of topics to browse including Agriculture, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Business and Industry, Communities and Society, Economics and Finance, Nature and Environment, Science and Technology, Tourism and Travel, Transportation, Law and Justice, Human Services, Education and Training, Government, Health and Safety, Labour and Employment, and Information and Communications. Once you choose a topic, there are several links pertaining to that topic. The Geological Atlas of Saskatchewan is a link under Nature and Environment.
This page also contains to link to view all of the Departments and Agencies of the Provincial Government of Saskatchewan, which are listed alphabetically.
From this page, there are links to the various Service Centers including Birth and Marriage Certificates, Health Cards, Highway Conditions, Immigration, Weather, Hunting and Fishing Licenses, etc..

Government of Sask.- Saskatchewan Photo Album
http://www.gov.sk.ca/slideshow

The photo gallery contains several useful photographs of Saskatchewan that represent the province's diversity accompanied by short descriptions about the significance of each photograph.
On this page, there are links to a Map of Saskatchewan and Municipal Boundary Map, which are useful maps of the province.

Saskatchewan Research Council Homepage

http://www.src.sk.ca/

On this page, there is information about the Saskatchewan Research Council and their responsibilities and objectives, which includes researching and developing innovative technological solutions and applications towards a strong economy and a secure environment.
There are links under Research and Technology, which include Agriculture & Biotechnology, Energy, Environment, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Value-Added Processing, and Mining & Minerals.
There are also useful links under Labs/Facilities, which include Diamond Laboratories, Office of Energy Conservation, and Geoanalytical Laboratories.

Government of Sask.- Bureau of Statistics
http://www.gov.sk.ca/bureau.stats/

This page consists of a list of Quick Facts which include Population Estimate, Consumer Price Index, Unemployment Rate, and Gross Domestic Product, Chained Fisher Dollars.
There are also several useful links under the site categories that include Economic Review, Consumer Price Index, Population, Census, and Saskatchewan Fact Sheet.

Government of Sask.- MAPS
http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/div/cpb/maps/index.html
This site, a Government of Sask. site, provides links to pages and other websites that contain maps related to Community Planning Regions, Highway and Tourism, Land Ownership, Rural Municipal Boundaries, Rural Municipal Planning By-Law Activity Map, Survey Plans &Compiled Maps, and Other Maps.

Encyclopaedia: Saskatchewan
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0843720.html

This site has brief descriptions of Saskatchewan's geography, economy and higher education, history and politics.

Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan (ISC)- Geomatics

http://www.isc.ca/default.aspx?DN=11,1,Documents
This site contains geographical data of Saskatchewan including Maps and Map Applications and information regarding Survey Systems with several relevant links to the Saskatchewan Land Surveys Act, 2000, Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Association, and Saskatchewan Community Planning.

Government of Sask.- Department of Environment
http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/

There is a lot of useful information provided on this website regarding the Saskatchewan Environment including sustainable development and environmental management.
There are several links concerning the Great Sand Hills, Ecosystem Management, Environment, Fishing and Hunting, Forest Fire Management, Forest, and Provincial Parks.

Saskatchewan Research Council - Environment
http://www.src.sk.ca/html/research_technology/environment/index.cfm

SRC is committed to resource development while protecting the environment and offers services in order to achieve this goal.
There are links to information about the environmental services and research that they offer including Air Quality, Aquatic Ecology, Atmospheric Sciences, Climate Reference Stations, Climatology, Forest Ecology and Management, Geology and Groundwater, Grassland and Forest Ecology, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information, and Water/Soil Toxicity.

Canadian Plains Research Center (CPRC)

http://www.cprc.ca/

The Canadian Plains Research Center website contains lists of the many projects they have worked on in the past and the projects they currently are working on, as well as list of publications with links to information on each of them.
There is also a link from this site to the Encyclopaedia of Saskatchewan.

Encyclopaedia of Saskatchewan
http://www.esask.ca/

A link from the CPRC website, this site contains sample entries including Waskesiu Upland, Edgar Dewdney, Estevan, CPRC, and Richardson's Ground Squirrel.
There is also a list of themes and sub themes provided that are incorporated into the encyclopaedia.

Virtual Saskatchewan

http://www.virtualsk.com/current_issue/index.html

This useful site is a Saskatchewan online magazine that contains several articles and facts concerning Saskatchewan.
There are interactive maps that include a tourist map, an ecoregions map, and a weather map. There is also an article on Saskatchewan climate.
The Events page links you to the searchable Tourism Saskatchewan database.
There is also a thorough Archives section that includes articles on People, Parks (natural and historical), Places of Interest, Aboriginal and Potpourri.

National Atlas of Canada
http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/index.html

This site has several maps of Canada depicting different themes relating to the Environment, People and Society, Economy, History, Climate Change, Freshwater, and Health.
There are several also several provincial and territorial maps for each province and territory.
This site also contains a Map Archives that has maps from the 1st edition in 1906, the 2nd edition in 1915, the 3rd edition in 1957, the 4th edition in 1974, the 5th edition 1978-1995 and the Glacier Atlas of Canada 1969-1972.

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2. GEOLOGY AND LANDFORMS

Government of Canada- Natural Resources- Geoscape of Saskatchewan
http://geoscape.nrcan.gc.ca/sask/index_e.php
This is a very useful website regarding the geology and landforms of Saskatchewan.
It illustrates the landscape, including landforms, geology, and water bodies, as formed by a retreated continental ice sheet thousands of years ago using map illustrations.
There is a map illustration of today's landscape included and information and illustrations under the headings of Big Valleys, Badlands, Groundwater, Earth Resources, Landslides, and Heaves and Cracks.

Government of Sask.-Geological Atlas of Saskatchewan
http://www.infomaps.gov.sk.ca/website/SIR%5FGeological%5FAtlas/viewer.ht...
This link takes you directly to the Geological Atlas of Saskatchewan Website.
This site provides a map of Saskatchewan with information regarding its geological composition and structure. You can click on Gas Pools, Faults, Mineral Resource Map, or numerous other themes and sub themes to make them the active layer of the map.
There is information on the subject of surficial geology as well as bedrock geology and all information is displayed by a map and legend.

Government of Sask. - Industry and Resources - Saskatchewan's Mineral Resources
http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=3385,2936,Documents

This Government of Sask. page includes useful links to Latest News and Information, Geological Services and Mineral Resources Information, Geological Atlas of Saskatchewan, Mineral Disposition Maps and Database, and Mineral Resource Databases.

Government of Sask.- Industry and Resources- Mineral Resource Map of Saskatchewan 2000 edition
http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/adx/asp/adxGetMedia.asp?DocID=3568,3539,3538,338...
This page is a link from the Government of Saskatchewan- Industry and Resources page and contains a detailed map and legend illustration the mineral resources and their locations in Saskatchewan.
Includes Uranium potential, Base Metal potential, Gold potential, Diamond Potential, Major Peat Resource potential, Carbon Dioxide potential, Oil fields, Gas fields, Potash & Salt resource areas and Carnallitic region.
The map also includes numbers and a number legends that details the various deposits including Silica Sand, Building Materials, Coal and Peat, Clay Resources, Sodium Sulphates and Potassium Sulphates, Potash and Coal, Lead-Zinc, etc..
Also includes boundary lines- Edge of Precambrian Shield, Precambrian domain boundaries and names and Major Faults.

Geological Atlas of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin
http://www.ags.gov.ab.ca/publications/ATLAS_WWW/ATLAS.shtml

This site is an online atlas of the geology of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin and contains all of the chapters 1 - 35 .
There are several thematic maps illustrating the geology and features of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin as well as GIS and interactive maps.
Some of the chapters include Cordilleran Tectonics and Evolution, Precambrian Basement, Geothermal Regime, Oil and Gas Resources, Coal Resources, and Mineral Resources.

Saskatchewan Research Council- Environment- Geology and Groundwater
http://www.src.sk.ca/html/research_technology/environment/geo_groundwate...

This page displays a list of the geology and groundwater information available from the Saskatchewan Research Council which involves information regarding Quaternary Geology/Drift Prospecting, Hydrogeology, and Environmental Geophysics.
It does not have direct information on these topics but rather a list of fields and subjects that SRC researches and provides.

Government of Sask.- Environment- Great Sand Hills
http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/GSH/
The Great Sand Hills website contains information regarding the Great Sand Hills, the diversity and significance of the region, as well as efforts to protect the region through the Regional Environmental Study and Land Use Strategy Review.
There are links from this site to Saskatchewan Industry and Resources, Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Revitalization, Government Relations, First Nations and Métis Relations and CPRC.

Paleomap Project - Christopher R. Scotese
http://www.scotese.com/Default.htm

· This website contains maps of the world that show the geological (continents and plate tectonics) and climate history of the earth.

· Under the headings Earth History and Climate History, there are links to maps from the time periods of Precambrian, Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Early Coniferous, Late Carboniferous, Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, Late Jurassic, Cretaceous, K/T extinction, Eocene, Miocene, Late Ice Age, Modern World an Future World.

Canoe Saskatchewan - Major Gold Deposits in Saskatchewan (Brief Description)

http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/geology/gold.htm
This is a useful site that provides a brief description of the major gold deposits in Saskatchewan.

Tyndall Stone

http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/earth/waton/s9911.html
This web page contains a description, written by Mario Coniglio (Associate Professor in the Dept. of Earth Sciences at the University of Waterloo), on the Tyndall Stone found in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The headings include Introduction, Geology, Mottles Part One the Shrimp Factor, Mottles Part Two- The Change from Sediment into Rock and Production of Tyndall Stone.

Stratigraphic Correlation Charts

http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/default.aspx?DN=3966,3625,3384,2936,Documents

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3. CLIMATE AND WEATHER

Environment Canada - National Climate Data Online - Saskatchewan
http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/menu_e.html?timefr...
This Environment Canada database provides climate normal and averages by province or location for every month and also provides the latitude, longitude and elevation for every location.

Climate Change Saskatchewan- Site map
http://www.climatechangesask.ca/html/sitemap/index.cfm
This site includes links to information about the Saskatchewan climate and climate change.
There are links to governmental and non-governmental organizations and to climate change impact issues including Aboriginal People, agriculture, forestry, energy, health, water, business & industry and such challenges to be faced.
There are also several links to Resources including bibliography, brochures and materials.

Saskatchewan Eco Network - Climate Change

http://econet.sk.ca/issues/climate_change/index.html

This page contains a Full Index with links pertaining to Climate Change in Saskatchewan, Economic Implications, International, Federal, Provincial and Urban Governments, Research Institutions and publications, Environmental Organizations and Industry.

Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative (PARC) Homepage
http://www.parc.ca/

This is a useful website that provides information on PARC and climate change impacts and adaptation.
This site provides information on current projects including the South Saskatchewan River Basin Project, Island Forest Projects and the Institutional Adaptation Project.
This site also provides Research Publications under the Research Sectors of Agriculture, Communities/Socio-Economic, Earth Sciences, Energy, Forestry and Biodiversity, and Water Resources.

Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative (PARC):

Aridity on the Canadian Plains: Future Trends and Past Variability (PDF document)

http://www.parc.ca/pdf/research_publications/earth1.pdf

This page, a link from the PARC Homepage, is a document regarding the pre-settlement record of prairie drought, as well as a forecast of future aridity on the prairies and the management of soil and water resources.
This report includes information about the prairie ecozone and includes maps illustrating ecoregions and the Aridity Index. The report also includes photographs of the prairie region that relate to the text.

Canadian Institute for Climate Studies-Canadian Girded Climate Data
http://www.cics.uvic.ca/climate/data

This site includes 1961-1990 temperature and precipitation normal as well as the average over the 30-year period.
The site includes Canadian Climate Archive Data interpolated to 50 km grid.

Environment Canada Top 10 Weather Stories

http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/media/top10/index_e.html

Climate Normal 1971 - 2000

http://climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climate_normals/index_e.html

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4. HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES

Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
http://www.swa.ca/

On this web page there are several links under the headings Water Management, Stewardship Programs, Education, Publications, and Maps and there is also a link to A Water Conservation Plan for Saskatchewan.
The page also contains information about the Crown Corporation, including their mandate and responsibilities.
The links under Water Management include Services, Climate Condition, Provincial Forecast, Stream Flows and Lake Levels, Ground Water, and Dams & Reservoirs.
The links under Stewardship Programs include North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Prairie Stewardship, Watershed and Aquifer Planning, and Monitoring and Assessment.
The Maps link is very useful and directs the user to a Field Demonstration Map, a Watershed Map, a Dams and Structures Map, a Conservation Easements Map, and a Watershed and Aquifer Planning Map.

Saskatchewan Watershed Authority- Dams and Reservoirs
http://www.swa.ca/WaterManagement/DamsAndReservoirs.asp

This is a page from the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority official website and contained an abundance of useful information regarding numerous dams and reservoir projects in the province.
The key information provided by this page includes that of Lake Diefenbaker, the Gardiner and Qu'appelle Dams, and the South Saskatchewan River Project, as well as the Rafferty and Alameda Dams and project.
There are also links to information on several other dams in the province.

Saskatchewan Environment- Water Management
http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/ecosystem/water/
This site illustrates the Water Management Initiatives that have been taken by the province of Saskatchewan. The links include Water Management Framework, Roles and Responsibilities and History of Water Resource Management in Saskatchewan which includes a history of the establishment of Acts, Agreements, Commissions, etc., from 1867 to 1997.

Saskatchewan Environment- Water Management Framework- January, 1999
http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/ecosystem/water/framework/default.htm
This page is a link from the Saskatchewan Environment-Water Management page and contains useful information regarding Saskatchewan's water resources.
The Framework includes an overview, introduction, background, implementation, objectives and recommendations including protection, management and development, coordination and public involvement.
There is also a useful appendix that includes the Saskatchewan Wetland Policy, Sask Water's Water Export Policy, an overview of Saskatchewan's Water Resources and a glossary with several definitions of relevant terms.

SaskWater- Homepage
http://www.saskwater.com

The SaskWater website provides information on the corporation and what they do related to water supply services and Total Quality Water Management.
There is also a list of News Releases with links to read the articles and publications.

Environment Canada - Prairie Provinces Water Board

http://www.mb.ec.gc.ca/water/fa01/index.en.html

This site includes an overview of the PPWB, Water Quality Activities, Water Quantity Activities, Groundwater Activities, Reports and Publications relating to water resources of the prairie provinces.

PFRA Watershed Project

http://www.agr.gc.ca/pfra/gis/maps/sub_pf_e.pdf

Hydrological Pathways

http://www.pamodelforest.sk.ca/pub.html

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5. VEGETATION

Saskatchewan Environment- Ecoregions
http://www.biodiversity.sk.ca/eco.htm

This site includes a useful map and legend illustrating the ecoregions of Saskatchewan including the Cypress Upland, Mixed Grassland, Moist Mixed Grassland, Aspen Parkland, Boreal Transition, Mid-Boreal Lowland, Mid-Boreal Upland, Churchill River Upland, Athabasca Plain, Tazin Lake Upland, and Selwyn Lake Upland.
Each of these regions is a link to find out more information about them, which includes photographs of the region.
There are additional links under the Conservation Database that allow you to search plants and animals for each ecoregion and rural municipality.

Nature Saskatchewan- Plant watch
http://www.naturesask.ca/education_plantwatch.php

This site contains a list of several Saskatchewan native plants and two non-native plant species (Dandelion and Common Purple Lilac).
Each plant links you to the National Plant Watch Web Site that provides further information about the plant and where it can be found accompanied by photographs.
Some of the plants that can be found on this page include Aspen Poplar, Prairie Crocus, Saskatoon, Wolf Willow and several others.

Saskatchewan Native Plants/Wildflowers Photographs
http://em.ca/garden

This site provides photographs of a long list of Saskatchewan native plants and wildflowers and information for each plant/wildflower including where and when they bloom.

Government of Sask.-Environment:

Threats to Biodiversity in Saskatchewan (PDF document)

http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/ecosystem/biodiversity/threats_bio.pdf

This page is a link from the Government of Saskatchewan-Department of Environment website and contains a document that discusses and assesses the threats on the biodiversity in Saskatchewan.
Initiated by Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management, this report is a Saskatchewan Research Council publication that includes maps of the Terrestrial Ecoregions and Drainage Basins of Saskatchewan as well as an assessment of the various threats to biodiversity including habitat loss, fragmentation, exotic invasion, pollution, over harvesting, and loss of genetic diversity. The report illustrates the pattern, impacts and potential threats of these environmental indicators on biodiversity as well as a list of recommended actions to reduce the threats.

Saskatchewan Environment-Saskatchewan Forest Vegetation Inventory, April 2004
http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/forests/forestmanagement/SFVI.pdf

This page contains a 91-page document that describes Saskatchewan forest vegetation. The inventory report consists of an introduction that displays a map showcasing Saskatchewan Forest Inventories (1996) and a classification overview with several tables and charts.
The greater part of the inventory report consists of a Description of Biotic Features which includes a description of species composition and ecosites and tables of tree species, shrub species and herb and related category codes and their scientific names, species character and numeric codes as well as an Abiotic Features Description that includes information regarding the soil, topography and water resources.

Government of Canada- Environment Canada- Fescue Prairie
http://www.mb.ec.gc.ca/nature/whp/prgrass/df03s34.en.html

This site, a Government of Canada webpage, provides information regarding the Fescue Prairie Grasslands and includes the types of plants found in the different areas with descriptions and the central and eastern regions.

JSTOR- The Fescue Grassland In Saskatchewan

http://www.jstor.org/view/00129658/di960134/96p0533n/0
This site contains a report from the Dept. of Plant Ecology from the University of Saskatchewan that provides details concerning the Fescue Grassland region in Saskatchewan.
Information provided in the report includes geology and soil, climate and vegetation.

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6. PRE-HISTORIC AND FUR TRADE SETTLEMENT

Canoe Saskatchewan
http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/

This site contains several links under a variety of topics and sections.
The sections include Routes and Trips, Local Information, Wilderness Living, Outfitters, Archaeology, Geology, Native Lifestyle and Crafts and General History.

Canoe Saskatchewan- History of Saskatchewan Waterways
http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/history.htm

This site contains information on the origins of the canoe and the opportunities for travel, exploration and settlement during the fur trade. This extensive article includes information regarding Gateway to the Interior, the Role of the Indians and the different waterways used during this time.

Canoe Saskatchewan- Human History in Far Northern Saskatchewan
http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/arch/archhist.htm

This site contains a research report written by Dr. David Meyer, an archaeologist from the University of Saskatoon. The information provided is concerned with the archaeology of Northern Saskatchewan during the pre-historic period.

Canoe Saskatchewan- Saskatchewan River History
http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/skrvhst.htm

This site contains a brief history of the Saskatchewan River from 1691 and into the 18th century as well as the founding of various settlements and posts along the river.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park
http://www.wanuskewin.com/

This site provides information on this important cultural and heritage site of Saskatchewan. There is information under the links Virtual Tour, Archaeology, Natural Environment, History and Wanuskewin International Dance Troupe that provides useful information regarding the history, cultural significance and establishment of this heritage park.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum
http://www.royalsaskmuseum.ca/

This site, a link from the Government of Saskatchewan site, is the homepage of the Royal Museum of Saskatchewan. There is information provided about the museum, including General Information, Gallery and Exhibits, and Research.
Under Gallery and Exhibits, there are sub-categories to browse that include Life Sciences Gallery, First Nations Gallery, Earth Sciences Gallery, Archived Exhibits, Temporary Exhibits, Megamunch Exhibit, and Fossil Research Station.
Under Research, the topics include What We Are Working On, Science Enquiries Collections and Conservation, Aboriginal History, Earth Science, Life Sciences, Publications and Related Sites.
There are several brief descriptions and histories under each category and links to several related sites under each category.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum - Aboriginal History Unit - Famous Archaeological Sites
http://www.royalsaskmuseum.ca/research/aboriginal_history_unit.shtml
This site, a link from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum homepage, contains information regarding the archaeology and history of the Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan from the Early Period (11 000 to 8000 yrs ago), the Middle Period (8000 to 2000 yrs ago), the Late Period (2000 to 800 yrs ago), the European Arrival and the Fur Trade.
There is also a useful link to Royal Saskatchewan Museum Publications from this page that cover various topics concerning Aboriginal History.

Notukeu Heritage Museum
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/notukeu

This site provides information regarding the Notukeu Heritage Museum in Ponteix, Saskatchewan and contains an introduction and history of the museum, a museum tour, an archaeological guide through tipi construction, making pemmican, making tools, arrowheads, firing pottery, pigments and paints and an archaeological handbook.

Saskatchewan Archaeology Society
http://www.saskarchsoc.ca/Home.html

This site provides information about the organization, information about Saskatchewan, Upcoming Events, SAS Activities, Educational Resources, Current Major Projects with information on each, a Den of Antiquity with a list of publications, a searchable Library database, SAS publications and a Archaeological Handbook.
This site also provides several useful links including Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre, Canoe Saskatchewan, Canadian Archaeological Society, Ecotourism Society of Saskatchewan, Gabriel Dumont Institute, Kim Weinbender's site, Nature Saskatchewan, Notukeu Heritage Museum, Regina Archaeological Society, Saskatoon Archaeological Society, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre, SaskCulture Inc, U of S Dept. of Anthropology and Archaeology, Virtual Saskatchewan, Wahkpa Chu'gn Buffalo Jump site and the Waneskewin Heritage Park.

Saskatoon Archaeological Society
http://www.saskatoonarchaeologicalsociety.iwarp.com/

The Saskatoon Archaeological Society web site contains information on upcoming events (meetings, speakers and field trips), the history of their Society, publications of the Society (not available to read electronically), interesting archaeological links and a photo album.

Regina Archaeological Society
http://gentt.sasktelwebsite.net/

This site provides the history and objectives of the Regina Archaeological Society as well as some information regarding excavation techniques and site history.
There are also links to view some publications from The Catlinite Tabloid (the RAS publication) and information of the various meetings.

U of S - Dept. of Archaeology and Anthropology - Resources and Links

http://www.arts.usask.ca/archaeology/links.php
This site contains several resources and links including Saskatchewan Archaeology Links, North American Plains Archaeology Links, Boreal Forest Archaeology Links, General Canadian Archaeology Links and Archaeology and GIS, Remote Sensing Links.
The Saskatchewan Archaeology Links include The Archaeology of Saskatchewan Waterways, the Saskatchewan Archaeology Society, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Wanuskewin Heritage Park Information and Saskatchewan Heritage Online.

Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre
http://www.ancientechoes.ca/centre.html
This site provides information pertaining to the archaeology of the Coal Mine Ravine area. This site includes links to the Interpretive Centre, Maps, Archaeology, Coal Mine Ravine and Archives.

Government of SK- Heritage Publications
http://www.cyr.gov.sk.ca/heritage_publications.html

This Government of Saskatchewan web page contains several Heritage Publication that are available electronically from this site including Heritage Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) Information, Archaeological Site Recording Guide and Field Manual, Provincial Heritage Property Designation, Municipal Heritage Property Designation and a few sample documents.

Atlas of Saskatchewan
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/maps/saskatchewanatlas.html
This page is the contents for the Atlas of Saskatchewan and contains links to maps which include Ethnic Bloc Settlements (MAP & INDEX), Group Settlements, Trading Posts and Forts and Boundaries 1862, 1882, 1895 and 1905.

Atlas of Saskatchewan - Trading Posts and Forts
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/maps/trading-posts-forts.html

This site contains a map of Saskatchewan that shows that various trading posts and forts throughout the province in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Saskatchewan GenWeb - Links to Saskatchewan historical information
http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Ecansk/Saskatchewan/historical-saskatchewan.ht...

This useful site contains an extensive list of links to sites pertaining to Saskatchewan history. The list include museums, online books, University departments, Canadian and Saskatchewan heritage sites and many others useful links.

Our roots - Canada's Local Histories Online - A History of the Canadian West to 1870-71 by Morton, Arthur S. 1973
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=715

This site contains an online book written by Arthur S. Morton that discusses the history of the Canadian West up to 1870-71. There is information on the different settlements and the settlement process of the Canadian west.
Every chapter is available to read online from this site.

Our roots - Canada's Local Histories Online
The Story of Saskatchewan and its People, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 by Hawkes, John 1924

http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=718 (Volume 1)

http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=719 (Volume 2)

http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=720 (Volume 3)

This online book in volume 1, 2 and 3 covers a wide range of topics and people significant to the history of Saskatchewan.
Volume 1 covers a wide range of topics with chapters that include The Buffalo, About the Indian, The Souris Coal Fields, The Hudson's Bay Company, The Rebellion of 1885 and many others.
Volume 2 is an extension of Volume 1 and deals with the settlement of Saskatchewan with chapters that include The Peopling of Saskatchewan, The Mennonites, The Settlement of Patagonian Welsh, Gigantic Farms and Failures, The Saskatchewan Land Co., Evolution of Towns and Villages and many others.
Volume 3 discusses individual people and their significance in Saskatchewan. There is an extensive list of people that are covered in this book that have contributed to the historical landscape of Saskatchewan.

Northern Saskatchewan Heritage Site
http://www.kayas.ca/

This site contains information regarding the history and heritage of Northern Saskatchewan including Arts, Communities, Historic Sites, Language, Lifestyle, Natural Resources, People, Stories and Trade and Travel.
There is an extensive list of Northern Saskatchewan communities including Buffalo Narrows, La Ronge, Stony Rapids, Wollaston Lake and many others but only some have information provides about their individual community.
The Historic Sites include Brabant Lake Cumberland House, Ile a la Crosse, Pelican Narrows and Stanley Mission and the People discussed include the Cree, Dene and Métis.

Saskatchewan Heritage Online
http://www.heritage-online.net/

This web site is an online, interactive resource concerning Saskatchewan Archaeology and includes a Resource Guide, Archaeological Timeline, Interactive Excavation, Virtual Reconstructions and a Virtual Museum that has yet to be completed.

Virtual Saskatchewan - Archives
http://www.virtualsk.com/archives/index.html

The Virtual Saskatchewan Archives has a variety information on Saskatchewan history - People, Parks (natural and historic), Places of Interest, Aboriginal and Potpourri.
People - Grey Owl, grain farmers, William Motherwell and many others.
Parks - Prince Albert National Park, Fort Walsh, Fort Carlton (fur trade) and many more.
Places of Interest - Turtle Lake, RCMP Centennial Museum, The Diefenbaker Canada Centre, The Badlands and many others.
Aboriginal - Wanuskewin, Plains Indian City, Poundmaker and many more.
Potpourri - Crane Spotting, Burrowing Owls, Harvest Time, Crop Circle and many others.

U of S - Saskatchewan Agriculture - A Capsule History
http://www.usask.ca/agriculture/sahf/capsule.php

This site provides a timeline of the history and development of agriculture in Saskatchewan from 1674-1700 with vegetable and cereal crops being grown around trading posts to 1753-56, into the 19th and 20th centuries and finally to 1995 with the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary.

Library and Archives Canada - The Canadian West
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/canadian-west/052940_e.html

This is an online virtual exhibition of the history of the Canadian West from Library and Archives Canada and includes extensive information, art, photographs, maps and artefacts under the sections Anticipation for the new land, Contact-Making the West Canadian and Accommodation-The West as Home.
This virtual exhibition has plenty of information and artefacts of both early and fur trade settlement and 19th and 20th century settlement.
You can search through this virtual exhibition by section (Anticipation, Contact and Accommodation), by type of media (art, maps, medals, photos and text) and by year.

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7. 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY SETTLEMENT PROCESS

The Canadian Prairies - Settlement History

http://collections.ic.gc.ca

· This site contains a brief history of the settlement of the Canadian Prairies in the 19th century.

Atlas of Saskatchewan
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/maps/saskatchewanatlas.html

This page is the contents for the Atlas of Saskatchewan and contains links to maps which include Ethnic Bloc Settlements (MAP & INDEX), Group Settlements, Trading Posts and Forts and Boundaries 1862, 1882, 1895 and 1905.

Atlas of Saskatchewan - Group Settlements

http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/maps/groupsettlements.html
This page is a link from the Rootsweb Atlas of Saskatchewan and contains a map which shows the various groups settlements within Saskatchewan from 1873 to 1960.
Some of these group settlements illustrated include British, Doukhobor, Dutch, French, German, Hutterite, Mennonite, etc. as well as the various Colonies.

Atlas of Saskatchewan - Ethnic Bloc Settlements
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/maps/ethnic-bloc.html
This page contains a map illustrating the various Ethnic Bloc Settlements within Saskatchewan from the 1850s to the 1990s. There is also a link to the Index which allows you to choose a specific ethnic group and then lists the various settlements.
The ethnic groups illustrated on this map include British, French and Francophone Métis, German, Mennonite, Dutch, Hutterite, Scandinavian and Finnish, Ukrainian, and Indian reserves.

Atlas of Saskatchewan - Trading Posts and Forts
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/maps/trading-posts-forts.html
This site contains a map of Saskatchewan that shows that various trading posts and forts throughout the province in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum
http://www.royalsaskmuseum.ca/

Saskatchewan Western Development Museum
http://www.wdm.ca/

The Saskatchewan Western Development Museum provides social and economic history for the province of Saskatchewan and their web site provides several useful links and information.
There is information on the different branches in Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Saskatoon and Yorkton and on the events, exhibition and education programs presented by the museum.
There is a useful link to the Celebrating Saskatchewan's Heritage web site which contains several articles and information on different Saskatchewan heritage and history topics as well as a link to the Virtual Museum of Canada.

Celebrating Saskatchewan's Heritage
http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/saskatchewan100/background.html

This site provides links to Background Information regarding the province of Saskatchewan.
There are links to several documents including First Nations Agriculture in Saskatchewan, Indigenous Settler Relations, Rural Electrification in Saskatchewan during the 1950s, The Unenviable Circumstances of Women in Saskatchewan Before 1920, and Land Transportation.

Saskatchewan GenWeb - Links to Saskatchewan historical information
http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Ecansk/Saskatchewan/historical-saskatchewan.ht...

Our roots - Canada's Local Histories Online - A History of the Canadian West to 1870-71 by Morton, Arthur S. 1973
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=715

Our roots - Canada's Local Histories Online The Story of Saskatchewan and its People, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 by Hawkes, John 1924
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=718 (Volume 1)

http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=719 (Volume 2)

http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=720 (Volume 3)

The Exploration of Canada (Library and Archives Canada) - John Palliser and Henry Hind: Scientific Surveying

http://www.collectionscanada.ca/explorers/h24-1850-e.html
This page contains information on the history and exploration of John Palliser and Henry Hind of the Canadian West in the 19th century.

Northern Saskatchewan Heritage Site
http://www.kayas.ca/

Saskatchewan Heritage Online
http://www.heritage-online.net/

Virtual Saskatchewan - Archives
http://www.virtualsk.com/archives/index.html

Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research - The Virtual Museum Of Métis History and Culture
http://www.metismuseum.ca/main.php
· This is a very useful site to gather information regarding Métis culture and heritage.

· Indigenous Voices - this section provides several oral histories and interviews of Métis people.

· Métis Celebrations - this section provides information on events and storytellers of the Métis culture.

· Our Proud Heritage - this section contains an Archival collection of several historical documents available to read electronically from Batoche to Métis Farmers to Métis Land Rights and Self-Government to the North-West Rebellion of 1885. This section also contains an Image Collection of historical photographs.

Government of Canada- Indian and Northern Affairs- Historical Treaty Information Site
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/site/maindex_e.html

This site is a Government of Canada site and has extensive information on the various treaties within Canada. The information and data provided includes Historic Treaty Information, Image Gallery with descriptions regarding the images, Research Report (historical interpretations of the treaties), Timelines and Maps, Treaty Guides and Treaty Texts.

Government of Canada- Historical Treaty Information Site- Treaty No. 1 and 2
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/guid/tr1-2_e.html

This page is a guide to information regarding Treaty No. 1 and 2 (1871). Treaty No. 2 covers the very southeast corner of Saskatchewan.
Links on this page include Treaty Research Report: Treaty One and Two, Treaty One and Two text, Map of Canada in 1871 and people and places related to Treaty One and Two.

Government of Canada- Historical Treaty Information Site- Treaty No. 4
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/guid/tr4_e.html

This page is a guide to information regarding Treaty No.4 (1874), which covers present-day Southern Saskatchewan.
Links on this page include Treaty Research Report: Treaty Four, Treaty Four text, Map of Canada in 1874 and people and places related to Treaty Four.

Government of Canada- Historical Treaty Information Site- Treaty No. 5
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/guid/tr5_e.html
This page is a guide to information regarding Treaty No. 5 (1875), which covers a small area of Saskatchewan.
Links on this page include Treaty Research Report: Treaty Five, Treaty Five text, Map of Canada in 1875 and people and places related to Treaty Five.

Government of Canada- Historical Treaty Information Site- Treaty No. 6
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/guid/tr6_e.html
This page is a guide to information regarding Treaty No.6 (1876), which covers part of Central Saskatchewan.
Links on this page include Treaty Research Report: Treaty Six, Treaty Six text, Map of Canada in 1876 and people and places related to Treaty Six.

Government of Canada- Historical Treaty Information Site- Treaty No. 8
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/guid/tr8_e.html
This page is a guide to information regarding Treaty No. 8 (1899), which covers the northwest corner of Saskatchewan.
Links on this page include Treaty Research Report: Treaty Eight, Treaty Eight text, Map of Canada in 1899 and people and places related to Treaty Eight.

Government of Canada- Historical Treaty Information Site- Treaty No. 10
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/guid/tr10_e.html

This page is a guide to information regarding Treaty No.10 (1906), which covers present-day Northern Saskatchewan.
Links on this page include Treaty Research Report: Treaty Ten, Treaty Ten text, Map of Canada in 1906 and people and places related to Treaty Ten.

Parks Canada- National Heritage Sites- Sask.- Batoche

http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/batoche/index_e.asp

· This site, a Government of Canada-Parks Canada site, recounts the history and significance of the Batoche heritage site.

· The historical information provided on this page includes Métis, The Move to Batoche, Unrest on the North West, The North West Rebellion/Métis Resistance, The Battle of Batoche, and Batoche After 1885.

Parks Canada-National Heritage Sites- Sask.- Motherwell Homestead

http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/motherwell/index_e.asp

· This site recounts the lifestyles, costumes and architecture of the 20th century as portrayed by this heritage site of Saskatchewan.

· The historical information provided on this page includes a Biographical Overview of W.R. Motherwell, Architectural and Farmstead Design, and the Development of Prairie Agriculture.

The Spirit and the Soil- Early Settlement of Humboldt, Saskatchewan and Surrounding Communities

http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/humboldt/default.htm

This site is a link from the Government of Canada-Canada's Digital Collections webpage, which is one of the largest sources of Canadian content including Canada's history, geography, science, techno, and culture.

This site contains a Table of Contents with the headings St. Peter's Abbey, Agriculture, Communities, and Early Humboldt, which have further links under the category of Settlement.

Under the heading Communities there is an interactive map of Humboldt and surrounding communities.

U of S - Saskatchewan Agriculture - A Capsule History
http://www.sahf.ca/

Library and Archives Canada - The Canadian West
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/canadian-west/052940_e.html

City of Regina Archives - History of Regina
http://www.regina.ca/schoolprojects/lets_learn.shtml

This page, a link from the City of Regina Archives, provides a detailed history of the development, settlement and growth of the city of Regina.

City of Saskatoon Archives- City History and Timeline
http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/city_history/index.asp

This page, which is a part of the City of Saskatoon Archives website, provides a brief history of Saskatoon including settlement history. It also includes a list of significant dates and events.

FCFA du Canada- Francophone Community Profile of Saskatchewan (PDF document)

http://www.fcfa.ca/home/index.cfm?id=101

This site contains a document produced by La Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne (FCFA) du Canada and contains information regarding Francophone settlement in Saskatchewan. The headings within the document include History and Geography, Demographic Vitality, Linguistic Vitality, Economic Vitality, Francophone Diversity, Community Vitality, and The Last Thirty Years.
Throughout the document there are several tables, graphs and a map illustrating demographics related to population distribution, age, sex, language and employment.

Saskatchewan Land Surveyors' Association
http://www.slsa.sk.ca/

This site contains information about the organization, as well as a list of survey companies and Real Property Reports.

There are several links on this site to various Provincial, Canadian, and International Survey Associations, Educational Institutions and Federal and Provincial Government Survey Related Agencies and the Saskatchewan Association of Geomatics Technologists.

Saskatchewan Land Surveyors' Act (PDF document)
http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/english/statutes/repealed/s27.PDF

This site in PDF contains 22 pages that outline the Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Act.

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8. CULTURAL LANDSCAPES

Tourism Saskatchewan
http://www.sasktourism.com/

This Tourism Saskatchewan Official Site has several links to information concerning Attractions, Outdoor Experiences, Parks, Winter, Transportation, Communities, Regions, and Scenic Routes, History and Culture, and Rural Escapes.
There are also links to several maps and an interactive Quick Search that allows you to browse information on specific places and regions of Saskatchewan.

Tourism Saskatchewan- Parks
http://www.sasktourism.com/default.asp?page=26

This web page from the Tourism Saskatchewan Official Site, provides information on the two National Parks and the thirty-four Provincial Parks in Saskatchewan. There is also information regarding the Regional Parks, Urban Parks and Recreation Sites in Saskatchewan. The Quick Search feature allows you to search the different parks by Keyword, Community, Park, Lake or Region.

Tourism Saskatchewan- Attractions
http://www.sasktourism.com/default.asp?page=76

This site provides links to information regarding Museums, Historical & Cultural Places, Art Galleries, Recreation and Amusement Places, Curiosities and Roadside Attractions and Religious Attractions.

Tourism Saskatchewan- Attractions- Museums, Historical, and Cultural Places
http://www.sasktourism.com/default.asp?page=29&menu=46

his site allows you to Quick Search or use the Advanced Search (for more options) to browse certain Historical and Cultural Places.
There are several external links to the RCMP Centennial Museum, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, the Saskatchewan Western Development Museum, 1910 Boomtown, Tunnels of Moose Jaw and the Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

Tourism Saskatchewan- Religious Attractions
http://www.sasktourism.com/default.asp?Page=37&menu=46

This site allows you to Quick Search or use the Advanced Search (for more options) to browse different religious attractions of Saskatchewan.
There is a brief list of some of the religious attractions to search including St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Stanley Mission, and paintings of Our Lady of Assumption Co-Cathedral in Gravelbourg.

Canoe Saskatchewan
http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/

SaskCulture Inc.
http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/

This SaskCulture Inc. site contains information regarding this organization and their objectives as well as information under the links Discover Culture, Cultural Network, Cultural Resources, and Cultural Careers.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park
http://www.wanuskewin.com/

Government of Saskatchewan- Culture, Youth and Recreation:

Royal Museum of Saskatchewan

http://www.royalsaskmuseum.ca/

City of Moose Jaw- Attractions
http://www.citymoosejaw.com/tourism/attraction/index.shtml

This site is a link from the City of Moose Jaw Homepage and includes a list of the Attractions in and around Moose Jaw.
Each attraction is a link to find out more information about it.
Some of the attractions listed on this site include Burrowing Owls, Heritage Sites and Buildings, Murals of Moose Jaw, Tunnels of Moose Jaw, Wakamow Valley, and the Claybank Brick Plant.

Tunnels of Moose Jaw- Homepage
http://www.tunnelsofmoosejaw.com/default.asp

This page includes some interesting information about the history of the Moose Jaw Tunnels.

City of Moose Jaw- Murals
http://www.citymoosejaw.com/tourism/attraction/muralsofmoosejaw/index.sh...

This page is a link from the City of Moose Jaw Homepage. It contains a list of the locations of all the murals accompanied by a map and photos of the murals. There are also descriptions of what each mural represents.

City of Moose Jaw- Heritage Sites and Buildings
http://www.moosejaw.ca/cityhall/clerks/pdf/heritage_property_legal_descr...

This page is a link from the City of Moose Jaw Homepage and contains a list of the Heritage Sites of Moose Jaw, their location and the date at which they were designated as heritage sites.

Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre
http://www.sicc.sk.ca/

There are several links to information on this web site that include Saskatchewan First Nations Heritage Site, Ethnography Site, Saskatchewan Indian Languages Site, Digital Archives, Aboriginal Art Gallery, SICC Exhibits, and Library Database.

Claybank Brick Plant Historical Society
http://www.claybank.sasktelwebsite.net/

This site provides information on regarding the historical site of the Claybank Brick Plant. There are useful links with information under the headings Historical Overview, which provides a description of the history and significance of this industrial heritage site, Photo Album, Virtual Tour and the latest Newsletter.

Parks Canada-National Heritage Sites- Sask.- Motherwell Homestead

http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/motherwell/index_e.asp

· This site recounts the lifestyles, costumes and architecture of the 20th century as portrayed by this heritage site of Saskatchewan.

· The historical information provided on this page includes a Biographical Overview of W.R. Motherwell, Architectural and Farmstead Design, and the Development of Prairie Agriculture.

Parks Canada- National Heritage Sites- Fort Walsh
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/walsh/index_e.asp

This site recounts the history and cultural significance of this historical site on the Saskatchewan cultural landscape in regards to the North West Mounted Police/ Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their role in the Canadian West.

Parks Canada- National Heritage Sites- Sask.- Fort Battleford
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/battleford/index_e.asp

This site recounts the history and significance of the North West Mounted Police and their role at the location of Fort Battleford in the Canadian West.

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9. CONSERVATION AND PROTECTED AREAS

Saskatchewan Environment - Ecosystem Management
http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/ecosystem/

This web page, a link from the Saskatchewan Environment Homepage, provides several links to information concerning ecosystem management and conservation in Saskatchewan including State of the Environment Report 2005 (PDF), Biodiversity Action Plan, Conservation Areas Reporting and Tracking System, Cottage Subdivision Development Program, Crown Resource Land Management, Deer Damage Prevention Techniques, Ecoregion Management, Ecoregions of Saskatchewan, Land Use Planning, Saskatchewan's Representative Areas Network, Species at Risk, Sustainable Community Planning, Water Management, Wildlife Habitat Protection and Invader Species.

Saskatchewan Environment - State of the Environment Report 2005
http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/ecosystem/Saskatchewan%20State%20of%20the%20Envi...

The State of the Environment Report 2005 is a PDF 72-page document provided as a link from the Saskatchewan Environment - Ecosystem Management web page and contains information (including maps) concerning the condition of Saskatchewan's natural environment including Water Quality, Prairie Biodiversity, Forest Biodiversity, Invasive Exotic Species, Agricultural Activity, Non-Renewable Resource Activity, Climate Change, Waste Management, Human Population and Stewardship.

Saskatchewan Environment - Conservation Easements

http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/ecosystem/conservationeasements.htm

This site, a link from the Saskatchewan Environment Homepage provides information concerning protected land and conservation easements in Saskatchewan as well as links to Ducks Unlimited Canada, Meewasin Valley Authority, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Nature Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Archaeology Society and Saskatchewan Environment.

Saskatchewan Environment - Wild Species at Risk in Saskatchewan

http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/ecosystem/speciesatrisk/

This page, a link from the Saskatchewan Environment Homepage, provides a table which lists specific extirpated, endangered and threatened species with links to detailed information regarding each one.
There is also a Saskatchewan map of ecoregions that shows where each species occur and links to the Nature Conservancy and the Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre's database.

Saskatchewan Environment - The Wildlife Habitat Protection Act Backgrounder
http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/ecosystem/habitat/

This page, a link from the Saskatchewan Environment Homepage, provides information regarding the Status of Wildlife Habitat in Saskatchewan, The Wildlife Habitat Protection Act and Protecting Saskatchewan's Ecological Landscape.

Canadian Council on Ecological Areas (CCEA) - Homepage

http://www.ccea.org/index.html

The Canadian Council on Ecological Areas web site provides links to information regarding the council's mission and objectives and Canada's Ecosystems including the Prairie Ecozone, Boreal Plains, Boreal Shield and Taiga Shield of which make up Saskatchewan and the landforms, climate, plants, wildlife and human activities of each.
There is also a link to the Canadian Conservation Areas Database and Conservation Areas Reporting and Tracking System.

Natural Resources Canada - Canadian Conservation Areas Database

http://geogratis.cgdi.gc.ca/clf/en?action=entrySummary&entryId=3736&entr...

This page is the Canadian Conservation Areas Database and contains the Canadian Geographic Information Systems and the Canada Land Survey with links to several maps, Landsat, RADARSAT, Atlas Vectors and Vector/Tabular Data.

Saskatchewan Conservation Learning Centre
http://www.conservationlearningcentre.com/

The Saskatchewan Conservation Learning Centre Inc. web site provides information regarding the background of the organization and their mission, mandate and objectives, 1998-2002 Projects (PDF), 2003 Projects (PDF), 2004 Projects (PDF), School Programs (PDF), Tours and Pictures.

Meewasin Valley Authority
http://www.meewasin.com/

Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation organization that is dedicated to protecting natural and cultural heritage resources of the South Sask. River Valley and this site contains useful information about the organization, their contributions and a detailed map of the river valley and significant sites along it.

Government of Canada- News Releases Archive- Redberry Lake biosphere reserve
http://www.ec.gc.ca/press/berry_n_e.htm

A web page from the Environment Canada News Release Archive, this page is an article written on February 10, 2000 that looks at the designation of Redberry Lake International Biosphere Reserve, the first International Biosphere Reserve in Saskatchewan. It includes information about the area and reserve.

Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve
http://www.redberrylake.ca/
This site contains links to the Community Plan, which contains extensive information regarding the biosphere reserve, and Community Capacity of the Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve in Saskatchewan.

Prince Albert Model Forest
http://www.pamodelforest.sk.ca/info.html

This page provides information on the Prince Albert Model Forest Association and their values, the story and history of the Prince Albert Model Forest, several useful maps and a gallery that contains several photographs accompanied by short descriptions.
There is information regarding partners of their organization which include Saskatchewan Environment, SRC, Prince Albert National Park, Weyerhaeuser Canada, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Institute of Forestry and others,

Saskatchewan Dutch Elm Disease Association
http://www.sdeda.ca/

This site contains a map showing 2004 Areas of Known Dutch Elm Disease Infections.
There is also information about the Dutch Elm Disease Program which involves the removal of diseased elms, public awareness campaign and DED research.
Links on this page include Sask. Environment 2003 Survey Results, Communities no Longer Surveyed with Reported Infections, Maps of 2003 DED Infestation in Sask., and Status of Dutch Elm Disease 2004.

Nature Conservancy of Canada- Saskatchewan
http://www.natureconservancy.ca/files/frame.asp?lang=e_&region=6&sec=sk_...

This site provides information regarding conservation areas in Saskatchewan.
Featured projects included on this website consist of Old Man on His Back Prairie Preserve, Missouri Couteau, and Jewel Creek.

Nature Saskatchewan
http://www.naturesask.ca

The Nature Saskatchewan web site provides information on their many Stewardship Programs that strive to protect and preserve Saskatchewan plant and animals species and natural areas.
The Stewardship Programs provided include Rare Plant Rescue, Operation Burrowing Owl, Piping Plover Guardian, Shrubs for Shrikes and Conservation Easements.

Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
http://www.swf.sk.ca/
The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation site provides information regarding the organization, News, Events, Conservation programs, Education, Records as well as several links to the sites of the various wildlife federations and other related sites.

Saskatchewan Environmental Society
http://www.environmentalsociety.ca/
This site provides information on environmental issues in Saskatchewan including climate change, forests, energy, alternative transportation, pesticides, water, hazardous materials and ecosystem protection.
There is also information regarding Destination Conservation in Saskatchewan including a program overview and general information.

Government of Canada- Parks Canada- Grasslands National Park
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/sk/grasslands/natcul/index_E.asp

This site provides information regarding the Grasslands National Park, The Canadian Protected Heritage Area System, The Mixed-Grass Prairie Ecosystem, Endangered Species and Spaces, Geological and Paleontological History and Human-Land Relationships.

Government of Canada- Parks Canada- Prince Albert National Park

http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/natcul/index_E.asp

This site provides information regarding the Prince Albert National Park including the Cultural Treasures and History, Natural Wonders and the Sturgeon River Plains Bison, Ecological Integrity and Parks Canada mandate and responsibilities to Ecological Integrity.

Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre
http://www.biodiversity.sk.ca

This site contains a link to the Conservation database, which is a searchable database to search the conservation of plants and animals by ecoregion or rural municipality.
This site also contains a link to a list of Reports and Publications on plant an animal conservation in PDF.
There are also links to other websites including Saskatchewan Environment, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Nature Saskatchewan and NatureServe.

Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association
http://www.ssca.ca/

This site contains a good quantity of information regarding the SSCA including a short list of position papers, the agenda and proceedings of the Direct Seeding Conferences in both Regina and Saskatoon, and information regarding Soil Carbon Sinks.
There is also plenty of information regarding Direct Seeding Agronomics that includes Crop Rotations, Fertility Management, Weed Control and a SOIL FACTS fact sheet.
There are additional links to the Prairie Steward Newsletter, News Releases and Related Links.

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10. THE CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC SITUATION

Government of Sask.- Bureau of Statistics- Sask. Population

http://www.gov.sk.ca/bureau.stats/pop/popindex.htm

There are links to 8 different tables of information regarding the population of Saskatchewan in PDF format.
The tables include Saskatchewan Census Population 1996-2001 and 1981-2001, Saskatchewan Census Population by Age and Sex 1996-2001, Quarterly Population 1971-2005, Annual Population by Age Group 1979-2004, Saskatchewan Interprovincial In-Migration, Out-Migration and Net-Migration by Age Group 1979-80 to 2003-04.

Government of Sask.- Bureau of Statistics-Saskatchewan Fact Sheet 2004 (PDF)
http://www.gov.sk.ca/bureau.stats/docs/Factsheet04.pdf

The Saskatchewan Fact Sheet is a link from the Government of Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics homepage and is a document in PDF format.
Information provided about Saskatchewan on this fact sheet includes Total Area, Land, Fresh Water, Climate, Principle Rivers and Lakes, The People, The Government, The Economy, Communication and Transportation.

Government of Sask.- Bureau of Statistics- Census-

Immigrants, Ethnic Origins and Visible Minorities

http://www.gov.sk.ca/bureau.stats/census/censusimmig.htm

On this page, there are links to 4 different tables regarding this information in PDF format.
The table include the 2001 Census of Immigrant Status of the Population- SK, Regina, and Saskatoon, Immigration Population by Area of Residence and Period of Immigration- Canada, Provinces and Territories, Ethnic Origins of the Population- SK, Regina, Saskatoon, and Visible Minorities- SK, Regina, and Saskatoon.

Government of Sask.- Bureau of Statistics- Census- Employment Income
http://www.gov.sk.ca/bureau.stats/census/censusearnings.htm

On this web page, there are links to view to different tables of information regarding Saskatchewan employment income in PDF format.
The tables include the 2001 Census for Average Employment and Earning in 2000 by Type of Worker- Canada, Provinces and Territories and Number of Earners and Average Employment Income in 2000- Saskatchewan Census Divisions.

Government of Sask. - Dept. of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs-

Report - Demographic Trends in Saskatchewan, Aug. 2003 by Doug Elliot

http://sktndqlx.sasktelwebhosting.com/svmea_may04.pdf

This document is a detailed statistical analysis of population, migration and immigration in Saskatchewan.

Status of Women-Statistics
http://www.swo.gov.sk.ca/statistics.html

This site, a Government of Sask. page, contains statistics regarding Aboriginal Women, Education, Employment, Immigrant Women, Income, Lone-Parent Women, Rural Women, Senior Women, Unpaid Work, Visible Minority Women, and Women with Activity Limitations.

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11. THE ABORIGINAL POPULATION

Government of Sask.- Bureau of Statistics- Census- Aboriginal Persons
http://www.gov.sk.ca/bureau.stats/census/censusab.htm

On this page, there are links to 6 different table regarding the 2001 Census of Aboriginal Persons in Saskatchewan.
The 6 tables include Aboriginal Identity- Canada, Provinces and Territories, Aboriginal Identity- Saskatchewan and Major Cities, Aboriginal Identity by Age Groups- Saskatchewan, Aboriginal Identity by Age Groups- Saskatchewan and Major Cities, Aboriginal Identity by Area of Residence and Age Groups- Saskatchewan, and Aboriginal Identity by Group and Area of Residence, Saskatchewan.

Government of Sask.- First Nations and Métis Relations- Aboriginal Communities
http://www.fnmr.gov.sk.ca/html/community/Community_intro.htm

This site is a Government of Canada site from the Department of First Nations and Métis Relations.
This site provides links to useful information including brief histories of the First Nation and Métis people and a Directory of First Nation and Métis organizations.
There is also a link to view maps including the Saskatchewan First Nations, Métis Nation- Saskatchewan, Treaty Land Entitlement, and Saskatchewan Treaty Areas.

First Nations University of Canada
http://www.firstnationsuniversity.ca/

This site contains information about the FNUC and links to information regarding the Departments and Schools, Academic Programs, Research, Projects and Initiatives and Jobs.

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
http://www.siit.sk.ca/HomePage.html

This website provides information about the institution including history, campus locations, role models (graduates and their accomplishments), programs, program development and applied research.

Government of Canada- Indian and Northern Affairs- Historical Treaty Information Site
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/site/maindex_e.html

Government of Canada- Historical Treaty Information Site- Treaty No. 1 and 2
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/guid/tr1-2_e.html

Government of Canada- Historical Treaty Information Site- Treaty No. 4
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/guid/tr4_e.html

Government of Canada- Historical Treaty Information Site- Treaty No. 10
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/guid/tr10_e.html

List of First Nations

http://sdiprod2.inac.gc.ca/FNProfiles/FNProfiles_List.asp?Province1=SK
This website provides data on all of the Saskatchewan First Nations including the reserves and settlements, geography, registered population, census statistics and a complete profile.

Government of Sask. - First Nations Map of Saskatchewan
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/sk/fnmap_e.html

This Government of Saskatchewan site contains a list of all 70 First Nations in Saskatchewan as well as a list of Tribal Councils and affiliated First Nations.
There is also a map that illustrates Treaty Boundaries from Treaty No. 2, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8 and No. 10 as well as the various First Nations Administrative Centres within the province.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN)
http://www.fsin.com/

The Saskatchewan Federation of Indian Nations site is committed to preserving the heritage of the 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. This site provides information regarding FSIN, Treaties, First Nations Communities and Tribal Councils in Saskatchewan, as well as a map outlining the Treaty boundaries.
There is also information regarding Health and Social Development, Justice, Land and Resources, Treaty Governance, and Urban Development under the heading Secretariats.

FSIN - First Nations and Tribal Councils
http://www.fsin.com/links.html
This FSIN webpage provides a list of the Tribal Councils and affiliated First Nations of Saskatchewan with links to the websites of those who have them.

Saskatchewan First Nations/Aboriginal Organizations
http://www.turtleisland.org/communities/communities-organizations-saskat...

Saskatchewan, Office of the Treaty Commissioner, SICC, Atlas of Urban Aboriginal Peoples and others.
This site also provides a list of all of the Tribal Councils and affiliated First Nations of Saskatchewan with links to their websites.

Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC)
http://www.sicc.sk.ca/

SICC - First Nations Bands of Saskatchewan
http://www.sicc.sk.ca/bands/index.html
This SICC webpage provides all of the First Nation Bands of Saskatchewan alphabetically, by treaty area (with a map showing the treaty areas) and by Tribal Council.

Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
http://www.metisnation-sask.com/

This site provides information on the Métis Culture, Language and Heritage, Métis Rights and Governance and Métis women, youth and elders.

· Indigenous Voices - this section provides several oral histories and interviews of Métis people.

· Métis Celebrations - this section provides information on events and storytellers of the Métis culture.

· Batoche to Métis Farmers to Métis Land Rights and Self-Government to the North-West Rebellion of 1885. This section also contains an Image Collection of historical photographs Meadow Lake Tribal Council
http://www.mltc.net/

This web site contains information regarding the Meadow Lake Tribal Council including Tools (database, map, employment opportunities), Features (history, events, gallery, links), Political makeup and Programs/Services that include Health and Social Development, Economic Development, Office of Education, Justice and Social Assistance Programs.
NorSask Forest Products (forestry), La Ronge Wild Rice (value-added agriculture) and Polar Oils Ltd. (energy).

Atlas of Urban Aboriginal People's
http://gismap.usask.ca/website/Web_atlas/AOUAP/

This is a useful site that contains the Atlas of Urban Aboriginal Peoples as developed by the Canada Research Chair in Geography, Dr. Evelyn Joy Peters of the University of Saskatchewan.
This site contains an Introduction, Census Data and Urban Aboriginal Populations, and the Atlas of Urban Aboriginal Peoples with cities featured in the Atlas and Changes in Settlement Pattern of Aboriginal Population between 1971 and 2001 accompanied by various thematic maps.

SICC - Saskatchewan Indian
http://www.sicc.sk.ca/saskindian/

This site contains a collection of full text articles from 1970 to 2003 of the Saskatchewan Indian.

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12. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

Elections Saskatchewan- Electoral Results
http://www.elections.sk.ca/results.php

This site contains the electoral results for the Saskatchewan Twenty-Fifth Provincial General Election, which took place on November 5, 2003.
The information provided on this page includes the Provincial Vote Summary (Official Results) as well as the Constituency Vote Summary (Official Results).

Government of Sask.-Queen's Printer- Constituency Boundaries Act, 1993 (PDF document)
http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/C27-1.pdf

Government of Sask. Queen's Printer webpage that outlines the Act, establishment of dividing lines and how they are attained. There is also information regarding the Constituency Population Quotient.

Statistics Canada - 2001 Federal Electoral District Profile - Search by province
http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/products/standard/fedprofile/Se...
This site is a searchable database that allows you to search Federal Electoral Districts by province and electoral district and view information and maps.
Once you choose the province and the electoral district (Regina-Qu'appelle, Yorkton-Melville, Wascana, Palliser, Cypress Hills-Grasslands, etc.), information concerning selected demographic characteristics and geographical location of that district can be retrieved. A map is included to illustrate the geography and boundaries of the district within Saskatchewan.

1997 Canadian Federal Election Results
http://esm.ubc.ca/CA97/results.html

This site shows the 1997 Canadian Federal Election Results by province and electoral district as compiled and presented by the Policy Analysis Division of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration at the University of British Columbia.
The results are shown on a map using colors to depict the results by geographical area and in several table showing the results by province and by electoral district.

Elections Canada
http://www.elections.ca/home.asp?textonly=false

This site provides information regarding Political Parties, Candidates and others, Electoral Districts, Electoral Law and Policy, Election Financing, Past Elections, Publications and Links to related sites.

Elections Canada - Past Elections
http://www.elections.ca/intro.asp?section=pas&document=index〈=e&textonly=false

This site contains information regarding the past general federal elections. There is a choice of the 38th General Election 2004, the 37th General Election 2000 and the 36th General Election 1997.
Information provided for each election includes Statutory Report, Official Voting Results, Information for Candidates, Information for Political Parties and Information for Third Parties.

History of the Federal Electoral Ridings since 1867 - General Election Results - Search by General Election and Province
http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/process/house/hfer/hfer.asp?Lang...

This site allows you to search the General Election of Canada by date from the General Election of 1867/08/07 to the General Election of 2004/10/04 and it also gives you the option of the viewing the results by province.

History of the Federal Electoral Ridings since 1867 - Federal Election Results for Saskatchewan - 2004 General Election (38th Parliament)
http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/process/house/hfer/hfer.asp?Lang...

This page will not open from this link for some reason but it provides the Saskatchewan results for the 38th General Election and includes the candidates for every riding accompanied by the results.
This site also provides the history of each of the riding by clicking on its name.

History of the Federal Electoral Ridings since 1867 - Federal Election Results for Saskatchewan - 1908 General Election (11th Parliament)
http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/process/house/hfer/hfer.asp?Lang...

This page will not open from this link for some reason but it provides the Saskatchewan results for the 11th General Election and includes the candidates for every riding accompanied by the results.
This site also provides the history of each of the riding by clicking on its name.

History of the Federal Electoral Ridings since 1867 - Electoral Ridings for Saskatchewan
http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/process/house/hfer/hfer.asp?Lang...

This is a useful page that provides geographical information about each of the electoral ridings in Saskatchewan. Once you click on a riding, there is a description of the relative and absolute geographical location as it discusses the township and range of the riding.

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
http://www.sarm.ca/

This site contains information regarding SARM and the members with links to find information about rural municipalities and SARM policy.
There are also News Releases and a link to information regarding the SARM publication, the Rural Councillor.

Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA)- Homepage
http://www.suma.org/siteengine/activepage.asp?bhcp=1

This site has links to several Municipal connections including Municipal Legislation where a list of Acts are displayed including The Municipal Industrial Development Corporation Act, The Urban Municipality Act 1984 and several others. There are links that direct you to their Government of Sask. web page but not all of them are actually available online.
There is also a link to the Municipal Directory to search by a map showing all of the municipalities.

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13. RURAL SETTLEMENTS

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
http://www.sarm.ca/

Our roots - Canada's Local Histories Online - The Story of Saskatchewan and its
People Volume II - The Mennonites
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/viewpage.asp?ID=164396&size=3
This page is a chapter from the online book The Story of Saskatchewan and its People Volume 2 and covers
the story of the Mennonites and their settlement in Saskatchewan as well as general information about their lifestyle
and work.

Mennonite Historical Society of Saskatchewan - (web site under construction)
http://www.mhss.ca/
This is a useful site of information regarding Mennonite settlement in Saskatchewan but is currently
under construction.
The information provided on this site includes Saskatchewan Mennonite History and Archives, Saskatchewan
Mennonite Institutions, Place Names and Religious Establishments and Canadian Censuses of
Mennonites in Saskatchewan.

Hutterite Reference Links
http://home.westman.wave.ca/~hillmans/BU/hutterite.html
This site contains an extensive list of links to sites pertaining to Hutterite colonies and lifestyles. There are several good Saskatchewan Hutterite links included on this page.

The Hutterite Brethren - Hutterites Living in Community in North America
http://www.hutterites.org/
This site provides fairly detailed information regarding Hutterites living in North America and includes Hutterite History, Organization Structure, Hutterite Livelihood, Hutterian Education, Hutterian Religion and Types of Hutterites.

Hutterite Colonies in Saskatchewan - Map
http://www.agrivision.sk.ca/Cluster/Urban%20Structure/Hutterite%20Coloni...
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This site provides a map of Saskatchewan illustrating the locations of Hutterite colonies but will not open from
its link. There is a link that works to this site from the Hutterite Reference Links.

Carmichael Hutterite Colony
http://www.glcn.com/town/neighbor/chc/chc.htm
This page provides concise information concerning the Carmichael Hutterite Colony just outside of Gull Lake and includes general information, colony structure, housing, education and farming.

New Holland News Online - The Hutterite Way - Listening, Learning and Sharing the Labour

http://www.newholland.com/na/news/nhn/April05/V51No2_1.htm
This page is an article from the online New Holland News and covers information regarding the communal living of Hutterites in Western Canada. The headings include Raising Skilled Farmers, Growth of the Colony Farm, Winter Swatch Grazing and Starting a New Hutterite Colony.

Doukhobors in Saskatchewan (Gen Web Project) - web links
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/ethnic/doukhobor-saskatchewa...

This page contains a short article with information pertaining to Doukhobors in Saskatchewan as well as an extensive list of several Doukhobor - Saskatchewan links.

The Story of Saskatchewan and its People - Personal Knowledge of Early European Immigrants - Doukhobors (GenWeb)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/SaskatchewanAndItsPeople/Volume2/doukhobo...
This site contains a section from the chapter ‘Personal Knowledge of Early European Immigrants' in The Story of Saskatchewan and its People, the online book by John Hawkes and includes pages of information concerning Doukhobor settlement in Saskatchewan.

Atlas of Saskatchewan
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/maps/doukhobor.html
This site is the Atlas of Saskatchewan Ethnic Bloc Settlements Index and lists five Doukhobor Colonies in 1899 and 1902 and also includes a link to a map of all the Ethnic Bloc Settlement locations including the five Doukhobor colonies.

Doukhobor Genealogyy Website- Settlements- Historical Maps
http://www.doukhobor.org/Maps.htm

This site lists the historical Doukhobor settlements by province (which include Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia). Under Saskatchewan, there are a list of several Doukhobor settlements in Saskatchewan including North Colony, Sask., South Colony, Sask., Good Spirit Lake Annex, Sask., Saskatchewan Colony, Sask. and Kylemore, Sask.. Each settlement is accompanied by a description and a historical map.

Atlas of Saskatchewan - Group Settlements

Atlas of Saskatchewan - Ethnic Bloc Settlements
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/maps/ethnic-bloc.html

This page contains a map illustrating the various Ethnic Bloc Settlements within Saskatchewan from the 1850s to the 1990s. There is also a link to the Index which allows you to choose a specific ethnic group and then lists the various settlements.
The ethnic groups illustrated on this map include British, French and Francophone Métis, German, Mennonite, Dutch, Hutterite, Scandinavian and Finnish, Ukrainian, and Indian reserves.

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14. URBAN SETTLEMENT

Government of Sask.- Bureau of Statistics-Census Profile of Saskatchewan Cities

http://www.gov.sk.ca/bureau.stats/census/citiesindex.htm

This page contains information on all of Saskatchewan's main urban centres including Estevan, Flin Flon (SK part only), Melville, Melfort, Yorkton, Moose Jaw, Lloydminster (SK part only), Humboldt, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Weyburn.
There is statistical information on all of these urban areas including the demography of the population according to sex, age, ethnicity and economic situation..

Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA)- Homepage
http://suma.org/index.php

This site has links to several Municipal connections including Municipal Legislation where a list of Acts are Governments of Sask. web page but not all of them are actually available online.
There is also a link to the Municipal Directory to search by a map showing all of the municipalities. ;
Another useful link is the Urban Voice newsletter.

SaskSchools - Saskatchewan Cities and Map

http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/sask/skmap.html

This site contains a list of the major Saskatchewan cities with each city's 2001 population accompanied by a detailed map of the province showing several towns and cities.

City of Regina Homepage
http://www.regina.ca/

Contains links to News Releases and Events, and links under the headings Programs and Services, Welcome to Regina, Doing Business, Parks & Recreation, and City Hall.
There is also a link to the City of Regina Archives and to a City Map.
Under the heading Programs and Services, there are links to the Environment, Heritage, Roadways, Social Development and Urban Planning.
There are also links to information regarding Regina business and park and recreational areas.

City of Regina- Archives
http://www.regina.ca/content/info_services/archives/index.shtml

The City of Regina Archives is a link from the City of Regina Homepage and has links to information including the History of Regina and the Photo/Biography Gallery, which has detailed descriptions for each photo's historical significance.
There are also external links that include "Regina- The Early Years" Virtual Exhibit, Regina Public Library, Saskatchewan Archive Board, Library and Archives of Canada, City of Saskatoon Archives, and the Canadian Archival Network.

City of Saskatoon Homepage
http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca

There are several useful links on this website including links to Saskatoon Tourism, Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority, Inc., and several News Releases.
There are links to view two maps - one of which is a Detailed Map with a Street Index and one of which is a Quick Map showing Points of Interest.
There are several links under City Council, Department, Forum, Community Links, and Quick Facts.

City of Saskatoon- Archives
http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/clerks_office/archives/archives.asp

This site has links to useful information including the Image Gallery, Saskatoon History and Significant Dates, as well as external links to Saskatchewan Archival Information Network, Canadian Archival Information Network, The National Archives of Canada, Canadian Archival Resources and the City of Regina Archives.

City of Moose Jaw Homepage
http://www.moosejaw.ca/

There are several links on this website that provide useful information about Moose Jaw regarding Business and Economic Development and Tourism which has further links to the Tunnels, Murals and Heritage Sites of Moose Jaw.
There are also several maps including an Attractions Map, a Transit Map and a Cross-Country Skiing Trail Map.

City of Moose Jaw- Early History
http://www.moosejaw.ca/about/history.shtml

This page is a link from the City of Moose Jaw Homepage and contains information regarding the early history of the Moose Jaw area.
The historical information found on this page includes the Aboriginal History, Post-Settlement History, Northwest Rebellion, the Fire of 1891, and the Boom Era of 1900 to 1920.

City of Moose Jaw- Natural Setting
http://www.moosejaw.ca/about/setting.shtm

This site is a link from the City of Moose Jaw Homepage and contains information regarding the physical geography of the Moose Jaw area including water resources, the glacial landforms and the soil types in this area.

City of Prince Albert Homepage
http://www.citypa.ca/

On this site, there are links to information regarding the City's Departments and Programs, which includes Planning and Engineering Services, Financial Services, Corporate Services, Economic Development, and Community Services.
There is also information regarding Facilities and Parks, Business Climate and Economic Development, Job Opportunities, News and Facts, Transportation, Water, Recreation and Landfill and Recycling provided on this website.

City of Battleford - Homepage
http://www.city.north-battleford.sk.ca/

Useful information and links available on this site includes Geography and Climate, City Map and Location, Environment and Weather, Recreation, Archives, Maps, Battlefords Tourism, Economic Profile, Services (Transportation), Industrial Development, Public Services, Election Results, and City Information (Population, Mother Tongue).

City of Yorkton - Homepage
http://www.city.yorkton.sk.ca/

· This site contains information regarding the city of Yorkton, the various Departments (including Economic Development), Tourism, History, Employment, City Maps, Climate Information and Links..

City of Swift Current - Homepage
http://www.city.swift-current.sk.ca/

The Swift Current web page contains information regarding the Community including the education and health systems, recreation, history, transportation and business development.
There is also a link to the Swift Current Tourism page and tourist map as well related links to the City of Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert web pages.

Estevan - Homepage
http://www.estevan.ca/

The City of Estevan homepage contains a map and links to information regarding the City Government, Economic Development and Emergency Planning including tornado information.
There is also a link to Estevan Tourism which provides information regarding attractions, quality of life, location, facts, history and heritage.

City of Weyburn - Homepage

http://www.city.weyburn.sk.ca/

Weyburn homepage contains information regarding city council, and several community services including airport, community development, economic development, information technology, museums, parks, tourism, recreation, and utilities.
There is also a Weyburn Profile that includes a map and information regarding the infrastructure, history and heritage of Weyburn.

City of Melfort - Homepage
http://www.cityofmelfort.ca/

This page contains information regarding the location of the city of Melfort, city services (airport, parks and recreation, utilities and water), community development including demographics, community resources (transportation, education), employment, tourism and community links.

City of Melville - Homepage

http://www.city.melville.sk.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?bhcp=1

The city of Melville homepage provides a map and information regarding city services (airport, parks, recreation, water, landfill), community profile (history, local businesses, photo gallery, schools, churches, and tourism), and economic development.

City of Humboldt - Homepage
http://www.cityofhumboldt.ca/

The city of Humboldt web page contains information regarding the geographic data of Humboldt (location and climate), economic development, tourism (history, heritage, recreation), and community resources (education , health services).

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15. AGRICULTURE

Government of Sask.- Agriculture and Food
http://www.agr.gov.sk.ca/

This Government of Sask. page is the home of the Department of Agriculture and Food and has several What's New News Releases as well as several Site Categories and Interactive Features to choose from.
Some of the Site Categories include Crops, Crown Lands/Pastures, Economics and Farm Management, Livestock, Organics, Reports, Research and Statistics.
Some of the Interactive Features include Census of Agriculture Maps, Crops Yields, and Research Reports Search.

Government of Sask.- Agriculture and Food- Census of Agriculture- Maps
http://www.agr.gov.sk.ca/apps/censusMaps/CensusMap.asp

This Interactive Feature allows you to choose a Census year and a category (Livestock, Poultry and Bees, Farm Area, Farm Type, Horticulture, etc,), as well as a more specific category under these, and then a window will appear illustrating the chosen map.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA)
http://www.agr.gc.ca/pfra/main_e.htm

This Government of Canada web page has information regarding the PFRA, International Projects, Publications and links to Drought Watch, Maps and Data, Flash Animation, the Canada Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre (CSIDC), and the Shelterbelt Centre that allows you to browse information on prairie agriculture.

U of S - Saskatchewan Agriculture - A Capsule History
http://www.ag.usask.ca/departments/agec/aboutus/history.html

University of Saskatchewan- Dept. of Agricultural Economics- Research
http://www.ag.usask.ca/departments/agec/

This University of Saskatchewan web page provides an overview of the Department of Agricultural Economics research, links to a Publications List and Working Papers that inform you of past, current and future research projects and a long list of several links related to the U of S and Agricultural Economics.

Saskatchewan Research Council - Agriculture and Biotechnology
http://www.src.sk.ca/html/research_technology/ag_bio/index.cfm

There is information regarding this sector of the Saskatchewan Research Council.
There are links to information regarding agriculture research labs including the Bova-Can Laboratories, Fermentation Technologies, and Genserve Laboratories.

Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association (SSCA)
http://ssca.usask.ca//

Saskatchewan Livestock Association - PDF document
http://www.agr.gov.sk.ca/docs/about_us/wto/SkLivestock.pdf

This page is a five page document titled ‘International Trade and Saskatchewan" and put forth by the Saskatchewan Livestock Association. The report examines the importance of trade to Canada and Saskatchewan agriculture as well as the costs and the benefits.

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
http://www.swp.com/

AgLine, Seed Guide, Trucking), AgInfo (Commodity Marketing Comments, Crop Reports, Weather and Road Report, Pool and AgPro Locations), as well as a News Room with several News Releases and AgLinks with several links to related agricultural websites.

Saskferco
http://www.saskferco.com/

The Saskferco website has information relating to the company (vision, technology), to the products (fertilizers) and information regarding Saskferco being involved in the community of Saskatchewan

Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association - Homepage

http://www.wheatgrowers.ca/

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association homepage contains information about their policies to advance the development of a profitable and sustainable agricultural industry, news (newsletters, agriculture news, media releases), their objectives and links to related sites.

Canadian Wheat Board
http://www.cwb.ca/en/index.jsp

Issues Report), Growing Grain (Barley, Durum, Organic grain, Weather, Wheat), Farmer Contracts and Payment, the Grain Movement and Hot Topics (Biotechnology, Trade Issues, Value-added VIP).

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
http://www.saskpulse.com/

The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers website provides information concerning the Production of peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas, Marketing, Seed Variety information and Select Seed Grower information and Pulse Companies as well as Saskatchewan Pulse Growers News and Library.

Western Barley Growers Association
http://www.wbga.org/

The Western Barley Growers Association website includes a Profile of the organization's vision and objectives, News and Views, News Release and Links to related sites.

Canola Council of Canada - Saskatchewan Canola Growers Association
http://www.canola-council.org/growing_scga.html

This page is a link from the Canola Council of Canada homepage and contains the organization's objectives, general information and links to newsletters pertaining to the Canola Council of Canada.

University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Center
http://www.ag.usask.ca/departments/plsc/about/crop_development.html

The University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Center page contains information on the department including mission statement and activities as well as a link to the Department of Plant Sciences web page.

Indian Head Agriculture Research Foundation
http://paridss.usask.ca/specialcrop/spoke/indian_head/about.html

The Indian Head Agriculture Research Foundation website provides information on the organization, information on the areas of research which includes oats, durum, canary seed and forage, as well as Newsletters and a News Archive and Links to related sites.

SaskatchewanStockgrowers Association
http://www.saskatchewanstockgrowers.com/

The Saskatchewan Stockgrowers Association represents the cattle industry in Saskatchewan. The website provides information on the organization and their objectives, a zone map of Saskatchewan, News and Press releases, a link to their magazine and information regarding the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Committee.

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16. ENERGY AND MINING

Saskatchewan Mining Association - Homepage

http://www.saskmining.ca/

This is a very useful web site that has links to a variety of information regarding the mining industry in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan, a Photo Library and a Video Library.

Saskatchewan Mining Association - Commodities - URANIUM
http://www.saskmining.ca/commodities.php?COMM=1#
This is a page from the Saskatchewan Mining Association website and includes information about Uranium and the Uranium mining industry in Saskatchewan.
There are links to various Fact Sheets including Economic Impact 2003, Uranium Reserves as on Dec.31, 2003, Mine Locations, Industry Employment Statistics 2003, Environmental Protection 2003, Cluff Lake Mine 2003, Rabbit Lake Operation 2003, etc.

Saskatchewan Mining
http://www.saskmining.ca/image/potash_brochure.pdf
This page is in PDF format and is a link from the Saskatchewan Mining Association- Commodities web page.
This page contains information about Potash in Saskatchewan and information regarding the Potash mining industry accompanied by charts.
There is also a list of Potash mines and their locations in Saskatchewan.

Government of Sask. - Industry and Resources- Saskatchewan's Mineral Resources -

Coal Mining in Saskatchewan

http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=3549,3541,3538,3385,2936,Documen...
Government of SK - Industry and Resources page that provides information on the commodity and mining of coal in Saskatchewan. There are also links to the Mineral Resource Map of Saskatchewan and the Geological Atlas of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Eco Network - Mining and Industry
http://econet.sk.ca/issues/mining/index.html (Mining)

http://econet.sk.ca/issues/mining/industry.html (Industry)

The Mining page contains a Full Index with links to information regarding Uranium (mining and milling, radioactive wastes, abandoned mines), Potash, Gold, Diamonds, Provincial, Federal and Uranium Regulations and a link to the Industry page.
The Industry page contains a list of the mining companies in Saskatchewan Cameco, Cogema Resources, Luscar Ltd., PotashCorp and the Saskatchewan Mining Association.

Government of Sask. - Industry and Resources - Saskatchewan's Mineral Resources
http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=3385,2936,Documents

Government of Sask.- Industry and Resources- Mineral Resource Map of Saskatchewan 2006 edition
http://www.publications.gov.sk.ca/details.cfm?p=6314&cl=1
This page is a link from the Government of Saskatchewan- Industry and Resources page and contains a detailed map and legend illustration the mineral resources and their locations in Saskatchewan.
Includes Uranium potential, Base Metal potential, Gold potential, Diamond Potential, Major Peat Resource potential, Carbon Dioxide potential, Oil fields, Gas fields, Potash & Salt resource areas and Carnallitic region.
The map also includes numbers and a number legends that details the various deposits including Silica Sand, Building Materials, Coal and Peat, Clay Resources, Sodium Sulphates and Potassium Sulphates, Potash and Coal, Lead-Zinc, etc.
Also includes boundary lines- Edge of Precambrian Shield, Precambrian domain boundaries and names and Major Faults.

Government of Sask.-Industry and Resources- Saskatchewan's Oil and Gas Resources
http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=3384,2936,Documents

There are several links on this Government of Saskatchewan webpage under the heading Contents.
Useful links include Oil and Gas Industry Facts, Land Tenure (information on petroleum and natural gas dispositions), Licensing, Environmental Protection and Field Operations, Saskatchewan Petroleum Research Incentive, Geological Services, and Reports/Statistical Data..

Government of Saskatchewan - Industry and Resources - Oil in Saskatchewan
http://www.scs.sk.ca/vol/HTT/RR/SaskEnergyMines.htm

This page provides information regarding the history of oil in Saskatchewan, production and reserves, exploration and development activity, refining and upgrading, the market for Saskatchewan oil and economic impact of the oil industry in Saskatchewan.

Canoe Saskatchewan - Major Gold Deposits in Saskatchewan (Brief Description)

http://canoesaskatchewan.rkc.ca/geology/gold.htm
This is a useful site that provides a brief description of the major gold deposits in Saskatchewan.

PotashCorp
http://www.potashcorp.com/

The PotashCorp website provides information regarding the potash mining company including customer service, investor relations, corporate governance, stewardship, markets and science as well as links to documents such as the 2004 Annual Report, PotashCorp's Operations and Company Overview, Scorecard, Sustainability and an Appendix (a resource to explain industry terminology, sources of information and product measures).

Luscar Ltd.

http://www.mininglife.com/operations/companydetail.asp?Company=Luscar+Lt....
Luscar Ltd is the largest producer to low-sulphur thermal coal in Canada and operates mines in Saskatchewan. The information provided on this website includes News, Reports, Mining Operations and Environmental information.

Claude Resources
http://www.clauderesources.com/index.html

The Claude Resources website provides information on this gold mining and oil and gas company based in Saskatoon including a Corporate Profile, News and information regarding their Projects (Seabee Gold, Madsen Gold, Oil and Gas and Exploration.

Cameco
http://www.cameco.com/

Useful information provided on the Cameco website includes:
Profile - Uranium Mining and Production, Nuclear Power Plants and Vision for Growth.
Businesses - Uranium, Refining and Conversion and Nuclear Power (also provides a map showing where these businesses are located and operated illustrating that the majority of the uranium comes from Saskatchewan).
Uranium 101 - Uranium in Saskatchewan, Uranium Science, Markets, Nuclear Electricity, Electricity Sources, Research Sources and External Links.
Social Responsibility - The Environment, Health and Safety and Communities.

AREva Resources
http://www.cri.ca/index.html

The Cogema Resources website provides information about the industry (Uranium and Uranium in Saskatchewan), their Operations (McClean Lake, Cluff Lake, Midwest and Exploration), their Joint Ventures (McArthur River and Cigar Lake), Publications (Community Update and Pamphlets), News Releases, their Environmental Policy and information concerning their Communities.

SaskPower Homepage
http://www.saskpower.com/

SaskPower Website provides useful information about the company's history, mandate and operations across the province.
There is a link to Environment where there is a further link to Environment Review that discusses their role in minimizing the impacts on land, water and air..
There is also a link to Sustainable Energy that has a link to the company's Sustainable Energy Strategy that discusses their commitment to minimizing environmental impacts while continuing to effectively and efficiently serve their customers.
SaskPower Power Museum, which provides information on the development of the electrical system in Saskatchewan.

SaskPower- Power Museum
http://www.saskpower.com/pm/

The SaskPower Power Museum, which is a link from the SaskPower Homepage, provides information about the development of Saskatchewan's electrical system. It begins in 1890 when electrical systems were developed in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and Regina and moves into the 1940's with the expansion of rural electrification and a growing provincial electrical system. It takes you into the 21st century with the development of new innovation technologies

Saskatchewan Research Council - Energy
http://www.src.sk.ca/html/research_technology/energy/index.cfm

This site has information about Saskatchewan energy and research with links to Energy Division, Alternative Energy, Building Performance, Office of Energy Conservation, and Petroleum Technology Research Center.

SaskEnergy- Homepage
http://www.saskenergy.com/

This site provides News Release related to this Crown Corporation and links to information pertaining to SaskEnergy under the headings Residential, Business, Saving Energy, and Community.
There is information regarding the use of natural gas throughout the province as well as a System Map.

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17. RENEWABLE RESOURCE INDUSTRIES

Northern Lights Foods- Homepage
http://www.northernlightsfoods.com/english/index.html

The Northern Lights Foods homepage provides information about the company regarding ownership, production and location. There is information on the products that they harvest and produce including Beef Jerky, Organic Wild Mushrooms and Organic Wild Rice in the Boreal Forests of Northern Saskatchewan.

Government of Sask.- Industry and Resources- FORESTRY
http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=3070,3038,2936,Documents

This site contains two links which include Primary Forestry and Wood Products.
Once you click on Primary Forestry, there is a table of contents that includes Overview, Key Organizations, Forestry Status Report and Saskatchewan Forest Centre Status Report.
Once you click on Wood Products there is an overview of the primary and secondary products and the industry accompanied by charts and graphs.

Government of Sask.- Industry and Resources- FORESTRY- KEY ORGANIZATIONS
http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=3070,3038,2936,Documents

This page is a link from the Primary Forestry page and contains a list of organizations and companies related to the Saskatchewan forest industry. There are links to several of the organization and company websites.

Canada Forest Accord
http://nfsc.forest.ca/accord_e.htm

This site provides links to view the 1st Canada Forest Accord 1992-97, 2nd Canada Forest Accord 1998-2003 and the 3rd Canada Forest Accord 2003-2008.
There are also links to information regarding the National Forest Strategy and various publications.

Saskatchewan Forestry Association
http://www.whitebirch.ca/about/about-us.shtml

This site provides information regarding the Saskatchewan Forestry Association, education and resources.

Council of Saskatchewan Forest Industries

http://www.cosfi.sk.ca/

Mistik Management Ltd., NorSask Forest Products Limited Partnership, Weyerhaeuser, Meadow Lake OSB Partnership and others, and useful links to related sites.

Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.

http://www.millarwestern.com./index.php

This website contains pages of information regarding the vision, management and operations of Millar Western Forest Products Ltd., their products (pulp and wood products), environmental policy and forest management, and their group of companies including an overview and history, Millar Western Pulp (Meadow Lake) Ltd. and Millar Western Industries Ltd.

Mistik Management Ltd.

http://www.mistik.ca/

Mistik Management Ltd. website provides general information about the company and corporate information including Environmental Policy and Corporate Brochure in PDF Format.

Tolko Industries Ltd..

http://www.tolko.com/

Tolko, a map of their operations, product information, Sustainability Report 2004, and information regarding log traders and woodlands managers in Saskatchewan - the Meadow Lake operation (Meadow Lake OBO Limited Partnership).

Meadow Lake Tribal Council - NorSask Forest Products

http://www.mltc.net/norsask%20forest%20products.htm

NorSask Forest Products page is part of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council website and provides general information regarding the company and their operations.

Town of Meadow Lake - Forestry

http://www.meadowlake.ca/general/forestry.html

Natural Resources Canada - The Canadian Forest Service
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/cfs-scf/index_e.html

Canadian Institute of Forestry
http://www.cif-ifc.org/english/e-index.jsp

This website provides information about the CIF, a Section Directory with a link to the Saskatchewan section of the CIF and a map of the section.
There is also information concerning Canadian Forestry Practices and Forest Regions accompanied by a map and links to related websites and the CIF journal, The Forestry Chronicle.

Forest Products Association of Canada

http://www.fpac.ca/en/index.php
This site provides useful information regarding the economy including products, economic impact and trade, forests and sustainability with information about Canada

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18. MANUFACTURING, SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Government of Sask. - Industry and Resources main page
http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/
This site contains the links to information regarding the Key Economic Sectors in Saskatchewan (Advanced Technology, Agri-Value, Forestry, Manufacturing, Minerals and Oil & Gas), Saskatchewan's Oil and Gas Resources, Mineral Resources, Business and Cooperative Development, Investing in Saskatchewan, Community Economic Development, Promoting Saskatchewan and Programs and Services.
There is also a link to view various publications including Department publications, a Major Projects Inventory, Top 100 Businesses and Fact sheets.

Government of Sask.- Industry and Resources- Community Economic Development
http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=2973,2970,2936,Documents

This page, a Government of Saskatchewan page, contains a list of all of the Regional Economic Development Authorities (REDAs) in Saskatchewan. Each REDA is a link to find out more information on it and to another link to the website of the REDA.
Also included on this page is a link to a Complete REDA map which shows the location and boundaries of the 28 Saskatchewan REDAs.

Investment Saskatchewan
http://www.investsask.com/
This site provides general information regarding the company, investment policies and focus, target sectors and invest profiles.

The site also provides links to various publications including the Annual Report, Quarterly Reports and News Releases.

Saskatchewan Economic Developer's Association (SEDA)

http://www.seda.sk.ca/

The Saskatchewan Economic Developer's Association website includes sections of Professional Development, Community Success, Media Centre, Education as well as general information about the association.

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
http://www.womenentrepreneurs.sk.ca/

The Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan website includes general information about the organization which is supported by Western Economic Diversification Canada, programs and services, news and information and related links.

Regional Economic Development Authority (RREDA)
http://www.rreda.com/portal.jsp?7xBLSwwx+QZD+4vt8vmeKjBIzBf0QfLQkUwK4QBZ...

This website contains useful information regarding cluster-based economic development, Agri-Business, Environment Industries and Energy, Information Technologies, and Steel and Manufacturing.
There are also links to information regarding the Geography and Transportation of Regina, Population & Demographics and Culture & Attractions..

Battlefords Regional Economic Development Authority (BREDA))

http://www.battlefordsreda.com/

Battlefords Tribal Council, City of North Battleford, Saskatchewan Industry and Resources, The Battlefords Official Web site, North-West Community Futures Development Corporation and the North-West Regional College.
There is also a section on Geography which includes the location and proximity of markers, history, environment, soil conditions, traffic patterns and map of the Battlefords.

Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority Inc. (SREDA))

http://www.sreda.com

This is a useful website for information regarding economic development and urban growth within the Saskatoon region.
There are links to information regarding the key statistics for the region, GDP growth, unemployment rates, housing starts and other key economic indicators under the Saskatoon Profile.
There is also information about the Science City infrastructure of Saskatoon and a map of Saskatoon and the surrounding region.

SREDA- Saskatoon Industry Database
http://www.sreda.com/industries/

This is a searchable database which allows you to search the database, browse by industry sector or browse by company name.
Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Metal Fabricating, Technology, Telecommunications, Film, Environmental, Mining, and Transportation and Warehousing.
Each of these sectors provides information on a wide range of industrial companies in Saskatoon and area as well as a link to the company's own website.

Government of Sask.- Bureau of Statistics- Economic Review 1997-2004
http://www.gov.sk.ca/bureau.stats/ec_rvw/er00indx.htm

This page contains links to Saskatchewan Economic Reviews from 1997 to 2004.
Each review contains information on economic indicators, employment, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, economic expansion, Consumer Price Index, the Gross Domestic Product, imports and exports, etc..
There are also several statistical tables and charts included in the review.

Western Economic Diversification Canada
http://www.wd.gc.ca/default_e.asp
This Government of Canada site contains links to News Releases, WD Programs including Western Economic Partnership Agreements, Urban Development Agreements and Programs and Services, Quick Link to Environmental Technologies and Popular Areas including Western Canada Business Service Network, Economic Research and Studies, Working with the West Brochure and an Access West Newsletter.

University of Regina Homepage
http://www.uregina.ca/

This site, the University of Regina Homepage, contains information about the University of Regina including Campus Growth and Facts and Statistics.
From this website, there are links to the web pages of the different Faculties and Departments, Research Services, Institutes and Centres and the U of R library.

University of Saskatchewan Homepage
http://www.usask.ca/

This site, the University of Saskatchewan Homepage, contains information about the University of Saskatchewan including a Fact Sheet and Statistics.
There are links to the different Colleges and Departments and the University of Saskatchewan Research- General Resources and Research Facilities including the U of S library.

First Nations University of Canada
http://www.firstnationsuniversity.ca/

Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) - Homepage
http://www.siast.sk.ca/

This site contains information regarding the institution, the various campuses (Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Regina and Prince Albert), the Departments and the Programs and Courses that are offered at SIAST.

Saskatchewan Regional Colleges
http://www.saskregionalcolleges.ca/
This site provides links to the websites of all of the Saskatchewan Regional Colleges including the Carlton Trail Regional College, Cumberland Regional College, Cypress Hills Regional College, Lakeland College, Northlands College, North West Regional College, Parkland Regional College, Prairie West Regional College and the Southeast Regional College.

Government of Sask.- Departments and Agencies- Crown Corporations
http://www.gov.sk.ca/departments-agencies/

This site is a link from the Government of Saskatchewan website. It contains a list of all the Crown Corporations in the province.
There are links to find out information on each of the Corporations and further links that take you to their official website.
Some of the Crown Corporations listed on this page include Agricultural Credit Corporation of Saskatchewan, SaskPower, SaskTel, SaskEnergy Incorporated, Saskatchewan Transportation Company, SaskWater, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Saskatchewan Government Insurance, and Saskatchewan Communications Network.

SaskPower Homepage
http://www.saskpower.com/

The SaskPower Website provides useful information about the company's history, mandate and operations across the province.
There is a link to Environment where there is a further link to Environment Review that discusses their role in minimizing the impacts on land, water and air..
There is also a link to Sustainable Energy that has a link to the company's Sustainable Energy Strategy that discusses their commitment to minimizing environmental impacts while continuing to effectively and efficiently serve their customers.
SaskPower Power Museum, which provides information on the development of the electrical system in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Telecommunications (SASKTEL)
http://www.sasktel.ca

The SaskTel website provides information regarding their products and services as well as information regarding the crown corporation such as community involvement and programs, current events and announcements, corporate profile, history and structure, publications, career opportunities and subsidiaries, divisions and affiliates.

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)
http://www.sgi.sk.ca
Province of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
http://www.swp.com/

Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL)
http://www.sfl.sk.ca/

The SFL website provides general information about federation and information regarding the SFL Committees (Aboriginal, Education, Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety), Campaigns (Labour Issues, Medicare), Education (Conferences, Schools), Media, Publications as well as Links to SFL affiliated unions.

Tourism Saskatchewan
http://www.sasktourism.com/

Saskatchewan Nature and Ecotourism Association
http://www.ecotourism.sk.ca/

The Saskatchewan Nature and Ecotourism Association website provides information about the nature tourism and ecotourism industry in Saskatchewan and about the organizations. There is also a link to information regarding Accredited Ecotourism Providers and a Newsletter Library.

Meadow Lake Tribal Council
http://www.mltc.net/

Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
http://www.sasktrade.sk.ca/index.shtml

Shows, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.

SaskNetWork
http://www.sasknetwork.ca/index.jsp

This site allows you to search jobs by area and provides you with information regarding apprenticeship, Inter-provincial health training, labour market information, post-secondary institutions, saskjob futures, saskwork guide and career resources..

Manufacturing in Saskatchewan
http://cme-mec.ca/mfg2020/dates/SKReport.pdf

This is a document created by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters that discusses and illustrates the contribution of the manufacturing industry to the Saskatchewan economy with the use of facts and charts.
The charts included in this document are Saskatchewan: Manufacturing Shipment (1990-2003), Manufacturing and Economic Growth in Saskatchewan (1990-2003), Saskatchewan Manufacturing Employment 1990-2003 and Saskatchewan Export Performance (1990-2003).
There is also a pie chart that illustrates the percentages of various products manufactured in Saskatchewan such as Chemical Products, Machinery, Computer and Electronic Products, Furniture, Fabricated Metal Products, Wood Products, Food Products, etc.)

Ipsco - Homepage
http://www.ipsco.com/Index.asp
http://www.ipsco.com/About/AboutTrade.asp (Ipsco - Trade)

http://www.ipsco.com/About/AboutHistory.asp (Ipsco - History)

This is a useful website that provides information regarding the steel manufacturing company, IPSCO.
The information provides include fast facts, long term goals, history, environment and trade. The sections on History and Trade are geographically useful pages..
There is also information regarding Products - Steel, Tubular, Coil Processing, Scrap Processing, etc.
There is also a list of all of facilities and their locations accompanied by a map.
There are Links to related Steel Industries, Government and Business.

Prairie Machine and Parts MFG. Ltd.

http://www.pmparts.com/

This site contains information regarding the manufacturing company including departments, vision, mission and company history, their products and their services including custom manufacturing, steel processing, repair/rebuild, electrical, engineering and more.

Government of Sask. - News Release - Economic Development - Biotechnology

http://www.gov.sk.ca/news?newsId=5b35fae7-e000-4f51-8bc5-a7a5f52d7ae2

This page provides a January 25, 1995 News Release from the Government of Saskatchewan Executive Council webpage and discusses Economic Development and the growth of Saskatchewan's agricultural biotechnology industry.

Prairie Plant Systems Inc.

http://www.prairieplant.com/

Biosecure Underground, Environment Divisions, Contract Research and Propagation, Products and a News Room with several articles.

Ag-West Bio Inc.

http://www.agwest.sk.ca/

This website provides information regarding the Saskatchewan biotech company, Ag-West Bio and includes the sections Nutrition and Health, Biotechnology, BioProducts, Education and Outreach, Publications and Resources & Links.

Western Economic Diversification Canada - An Assessment of Saskatchewan's Environmental Technologies Industry, Summary

http://www.wd.gc.ca/innovation/etf/rpts/regional/sk/default_e.asp

This summary including information regarding Saskatchewan's Environmental Technologies Industry including Industry Overview, Strengths, Emerging Opportunities and Strategies to Overcome Impediments.

Innovation in Canada - Saskatchewan

http://www.innovation.gc.ca/gol/innovation/site.nsf/en/in03635.html

Science Map, Innovation Services including Saskatchewan Business Service Centre, Canadian Technology Network Saskatchewan and Innovation Place, Financing, Tools, Guides and Databases.

Saskatchewan Science Map
http://www.sciencemap.net/index.html

Science Map is a visual guide to the development of the Saskatchewan-based technology industry.
This site includes the map with dates and organizations, an overview and list of organizations under the sectors Advanced Technologies, Communication/Telecommunications, IT/Multimedia, Aerospace, Earth/Life Sciences, Software and Diversified Technology and Systems and Peripherals.
There is also an alphabetical list of Regina TechMap Organizations.

Saskatchewan Food Industry - Saskatchewan Food Processors Association
http://www.sfpa.sk.ca/

Agri-Food Canada.

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19. TRANSPORTATION

Government of Saskatchewan - Transportation
http://www.gov.sk.ca/topics/transportation/
This site is a link from the Government of Saskatchewan Browse By Topic page under the topic Transportation. From this page there are links to programs and services including Parcel Express Service and Passenger Transportation Service.
There is a list of Keyword and Phrases for Transportation including air transport, elevators, highways, water transport and many others and these links allow you to browse for a specific type of transportation.

Government of Sask. - Department of Highways and Transportation
http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/

This page provides links to useful information regarding Traveller's Information, Road Construction, Programs and Services, Reports and Manuals, Trucking, Rail, and Maps.

Government of Sask. - Dept. of Highways and Transportation - Rail
http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/docs/rail_air/shortlines/shortline_develop...

This page provides information on Rail Services, Federal Abandonment Process, Provincial Railways, The Railway Act and Short line Railways (Common Carrier, Industrial and Tourist).
There are also links to the Canadian National Railway Company and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company web sites..

Canadian Pacific Railway - Homepage
http://www8.cpr.ca/cms/English/default.htm
This site provides information regarding CP Rail, Community, Government, Heritage (history and archives) and Social Responsibility.

Canadian National Railway - Homepage
http://www.cn.ca/en_index.shtml?ww=1024

Government of Sask. - Dept. of Highways and Transportation - MAPS
http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/docs/transition/maps.asp

The Maps are very useful and have a variety of themes including Area Transportation Planning Committees (ATPC) map, Major Projects map, Rural Classification map, Highway Traffic Volume Map, Short line Rail Network map, Weight Classification map, and a National Highway System Map. Once you click on one of these themes, a window appears showcasing the map.

Trans-Canada Highway - Saskatchewan Route
http://www.transcanadahighway.com/Saskatchewan/index.htm

This site contains a small map of the Trans-Canada Highway route through Saskatchewan as well as a description of the route through the urban areas and significant sites that are located near the route such as the Cypress Hills Inter-provincial Park.
There are links on this website to Large Roadside Attractions and the Trans-Canada Trail.

Government of Sask. - Department of Highways and Transportation:

Saskatchewan Rail Network map

http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/docs/maps/railnetwork_04.pdf

This map, which is a link from the Department of Highways and Transportation homepage, illustrates the rail network over the province of Saskatchewan.
It includes the Federal Short Lines, CN Main Lines and Branch Lines, and CP Main Lines and Branch Lines.

University of Saskatchewan - Transportation Research Centre
http://www.engr.usask.ca/index.php?cmd=tree_nodeID1130

This site contains information regarding the centre's Research Projects including Advanced Road Materials and Road Design, Transportation Economics and Productivity, Transportation Safety, Intelligent Transportation Systems and Road Infrastructure Asset Management.
The links from this site include Transportation Association of Canada, Transport Canada, Federal Highways Administration, PIARC World Road Association, Transportation Research Board, and Canadian Transportation Research Forum.

Saskatchewan Transportation Company
http://www.stcbus.com/home.aspx

This site provides information regarding the Saskatchewan Transportation Company services including passenger services, parcel express services, charter services, corporate information and locations (depots, agencies, and points of service with a map).

Saskatchewan Trucking Association
http://www.sasktrucking.com/

This site provides information regarding site links Transport, Transportation Highways Department Opportunities, Job programs, immigrant programs, training event and the Trucking Association of Canada.

Tourism Saskatchewan - Transportation

http://www.sasktourism.com/default.asp?page=59

This site provides a searchable database where you can search Saskatchewan Transportation by Keyword, Community/Park/Lake or Region and an advanced search where you can choose a mode of transportation to search including Railway passenger service, Charter bus service, Charter air service, Scheduled air service and others.

Tourism Sask. - MAPS
www.sasktourism.com/regions/map.htm.

This page, a link from the Tourism Saskatchewan homepage showcases detailed road maps of each geographical region of Saskatchewan including South West, South East, North West, North East, West Central, East Central, and Far North. Once you click on a selected region, a window appears illustrating the map.

Government of Saskatchewan - Air Transport
http://www.gov.sk.ca/topics/keyword/keyword?topic=transportation&keyword...

Government of Saskatchewan web page provides several links to information regarding air transportation in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation - Regional Airports in Saskatchewan: A Review Report

http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/docs/reports_manuals/reports/air_new.pdf

Government of Saskatchewan - Air Transport page, reviews the situation of airports and air transportation in Saskatchewan and includes information regarding Airport Assistance Programs, Inventory of Saskatchewan Airports, Air Transportation Services, Saskatchewan Airports Economic Assessment Study March 2002 and the Provincial Ministers Study on the Viability of Smaller Airports.

Government of Sask. - Dept. of Highways and Transportation- Northern SK Airports
http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/docs/travelers_info/northern_airports.asp

This page has a list of the Northern Saskatchewan Airport locations which includes 18 airports.
There is Aerodrome Information provided for each airport location and links from this page to airlines including Air Canada, Northwest Airlines, Westjet and TransWest Airlines.

Canadian Wheat Board - Grain Movement
http://www.cwb.ca/public/en/newsroom/updates/ (Grain Movement)

CWB's position on Transportation Reform, Shipping Weeks, From Combine to Port, Grain Handling and Transportation agreement and Train runs in Western Canada.
The Transportation Report consists of the Elevator System which details Elevator Space by province (%) and Rail Unloads (west and east coasts) and the Vessel Performance (all grain vessels) for west and east coasts

Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Homepage (Crude Oil and Petroleum Pipeline System)

http://www.enbridge.com/pipelines/

The Enbridge Pipelines Inc. website provides general information about the company including System Profile and Statistics, System Expansion History of the Athabasca Pipeline and Laterals, Operating the Pipeline and Planned System Growth (Long Lake Pipeline, Surmont Pipeline, Gateway Pipeline, Waupisoo Pipeline, Spearhead Pipeline and Southern Access Pipeline).
There is also information regarding the company's initiatives including Working with Landowners and Indigenous Peoples, Environment, Health and Safety and Community Investment (Lake Diefenbaker Piping Plover Project, Burrowing Owl Productivity Project and the Environmental Initiative Program)..

Alliance Pipelines Ltd. - Homepage (Natural Gas Transportation System)

http://www.alliance-pipeline.com/

The Alliance Pipelines Ltd. website provides general information about the company and its history, the Pipeline System including a useful Interactive System Map, a Receipt Points Map and a Delivery Points Map, Communities, Landowners, Aboriginal Relations, Community Investment, Health and Safety and the Environment.

SaskPower - Power Museum
http://www.saskpower.com/pm/

SaskatchewanSaskTel) - Corporate Information
http://www.sasktel.ca/about-us/index.html?Link=AboutUs-Hdr&campaign=Home...

This site provides pages of useful information regarding the history of the company and its expansion as well as a description of the Network of telecommunications throughout Saskatchewan.

Faculty of Arts

Geography of Saskatchewan