Saskatoon

Saskatoon is a city in Saskatchewan, Canada. Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan but not the capital, which is Regina.

Saskatoon
City
Downtown Saskatoon
Downtown Saskatoon
Flag of Saskatoon
Flag
Nickname(s): 
S'toon, The City of Bridges, The Hub City, Toontown, POW City, Paris of the Prairies[1]
Motto: 
"Commerce Industry Education"
Coordinates: 52°08′N 106°41′W
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Establishment1883
Incorporation1906
Government
 • MayorCharlie Clark
 • Governing bodySaskatoon City Council
 • MP
List of MPs
  • Kelly Block (CPC) - Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar
  • Brad Trost (CPC) - Saskatoon-Humboldt
  • Maurice Vellacott (CPC) - Saskatoon-Wanuskewin
  • Lynne Yelich (CPC) - Blackstrap
 • MLAs
List of MLAs
  • Cam Broten (NDP) - Saskatoon Massey Place
  • Jennifer Campeau (SKP) - Saskatoon Fairview
  • Danielle Chartier (NDP) - Saskatoon Riversdale
  • Ken Cheveldayoff (SKP) - Saskatoon Silver Springs
  • David Forbes (NDP) - Saskatoon Centre
  • Paul Merriman (SKP) - Saskatoon Sutherland
  • Don Morgan (SKP) - Saskatoon Southeast
  • Rob Norris (SKP) - Saskatoon Greystone
  • Roger Parent (SKP) - Saskatoon Meewasin
  • Cathy Sproule (NDP) - Saskatoon Nutana
  • Corey Tochor (SKP) - Saskatoon Eastview
  • Gordon Wyant (SKP) - Saskatoon Northwest
Area
[2]
 • City170.8 km2 (65.9 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
481.5 m (1,579.7 ft)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • City222,189
 • Density1,060.3/km2 (2,746/sq mi)
 • Metro
260,600
DemonymSaskatonian
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
Area code306
GDP per capitaC$26,551 (est. 2005)
Median income per householdC$68,300 (2006)
Pronunciation/ˌsæskəˈtuːn/
Websitewww.saskatoon.ca
Saskatoon

The South Saskatchewan River flows through the centre of the city, and many people enjoy boating, biking and walking in the area. The University of Saskatchewan is also in Saskatoon.

The name Saskatoon [in Cree: sâskwatôn, "Saskatoon"] comes from the Cree inanimate noun misâskwatômina "saskatoon berries," which refers to the sweet violet-coloured berry that grows in the area.

Media

Radio stations include CKOM 650 and CJWW 600.

Other websites

References
  1. "Edmonton Journal, "Paris of the Prairies", April 30, 2007". Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
  2. "Quick Facts". City of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  3. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011". 2.statcan.ca. 2008-11-05. Retrieved 2012-02-08.





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