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Your burning questions about Saskatchewan, answered weekly. Nothing too big, too small, or too weird. What are you wondering? Email goodquestionsask@cbc.ca.
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Saad Ahmed Hashmi and his young family are hoping to start a new life in Saskatchewan. It can feel daunting. How do they choose a safe place to live? Will he be able to find a doctor? Come with us as we source some answers for Saad.
What is public transportation like? What is the cost of living? We help answer more of Saad Ahmed Hashmi’s questions as he prepares to move his family to the province.
A police officer, a criminal defence lawyer, and an Indigenous studies professor come onto my radio show to talk about why people carry bear spray and how we make our communities safer.
What happens when a Saskatoon content creator and oncology pharmacist starts to reflect on growing up in the only Chinese restaurant in a town of 400 people? We take her deep inside the stories of the restaurateurs that are an important part of our history.
Not yet. But it’s coming. Our garden zones are adjusting thanks to climate change. We find out what this means for how your garden grows now and in the future.
A spray meant to deter bears in the wild is being used as a weapon in public places in Saskatchewan. Police say it is getting worse. We look at why this is happening.If you want to know even more about this, there is now a bonus bear spray episode available in our feed. Find out what a defense lawyers and people who study gangs say about this tough on crime approach to bear spray.
If you’re driving in Saskatchewan, watch out for the potholes. We introduce you to the Python 5000. It’s a made-in Saskatchewan pothole patcher used in many North American cities – but not here. Who knew our pothole problem was so perplexing?
We grow it, then we send it away to be processed. Some say this system doesn’t cut the mustard. Why do we let other countries have all the fun?
When you toss something in the blue bin it feels like you’re doing a good thing for the planet. But have you ever wondered how much of it actually gets recycled? We try to track the journey of your recyclables.
We love a good road trip to Calgary. There's an Ikea and the mountains aren't far away. But when we get there, are we saying the city name correctly?
Alberta has the clipper. Colorado has the low. What would it take for Saskatchewan weather to get a bit more hype?
From junior curlers to world champions. We produce a lot of curlers here. But it is more than just winning bonspiels. It’s a part of who we are. Why is that?
Saskatchewan has more than 100,000 lakes and rivers, but the capital city had to create its own lake. Find out what the Queen City and Sin City have in common.
When the pelicans come back to Saskatchewan we know winter is finally over. Peek into the fascinating lives of pelicans with this podcast. But don’t get too close. Their demeanour will surprise you.
In Saskatchewan, time stands still. The rest of the country rolls back and forth an hour to maximize daylight and save on energy costs. So why don’t we use daylight saving time too?
Out here, we like our bunny hugs. These cozy hooded sweatshirts are called hoodies everywhere else, but not in Saskatchewan. We go down the rabbit hole to explain why.
Let’s be honest, we live in a province that loves to drive. But it wasn’t always like this. There was a time when our desire for streetcars was huge. So, why don’t we still have them?
Jean-Marie from Burundi thought he was going to die. Aisha from Ghana had to google 'inclement weather' before starting her job at an outdoor rink. If you’re going to spend time here, you need the low-down on down jackets and other winter gear that's easy on your budget.
If you grew up where it’s hot year round, getting used to winter can be tough. We get some tips from a Mexican-Canadian who has found minus temperatures are really a plus.
It sounds like the worst. A cold shower on a cold day. But there’s science to back up why it might help you tackle a Saskatchewan winter. You just have to take the plunge.
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