Comments on: 6 reasons why Saskatchewan Doesn’t Suck

By: Michaela

Michaela — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:19:00 +0000

ugh i know EXACTLY how you feel about people insulting sask all the time. I was born and raised on the praires (on a farm too), and ive traveled to bc, ab, and manitoba ( i have yet to go to the other provinces). I have to say, i still like sask the best. In my opinion, we have the best sunsets, and there is a strange beauty to the wide open praires. I wish people could just picture it in their minds; standing in some relatively tall grass, and being able to see as far as possible, with the sunset in the west. Just wide open spaces, just waiting for you to make what you want of it, the wind dancing with the grass. BUT people choose to stick their noses up, pull their touques over their eyes and stomp their feet while saying that all it is is flat.. flat flaaaat and booooooooring. (skiddooing here is amazing though) It makes me sooo mad!!! I’d rather be able to stare way off into the distance and daydream then have to look out the car window and BAM big giant rock or hill in your face.But, i love this country. Every single province too. But sask is my favourite. Ad the whole motto about saskatchewan being the “land of the living skies” is true. plus we have pronghorn antelope in the south….

By: Eye care solutions

Eye care solutions — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:22:32 +0000

Hey Corbin, I like your posts, they are very useful. I discover many things about Canada, I hope someday I will visit this country.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:54:07 +0000

@Jimmy – I apologize if I came off prudish, but I get very defensive when people insult my home province and city. People are entitled to their opinion, but when they blatently go out of their way to bash something I love, it’s my duty as a Saskatchewanite to defend my home & heritage.

I apologize on behalf of our government for messing up your health card and being disorganized, but that shouldn’t ever stop people from visiting this amazing province. Nor should the bugs, mosquitos exist all over the world, I suggest if you plan on being outside for long to keep a bottle of Skeeter Spray in the in your pack. Works wonders!

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:09:06 +0000

Why would you revoke someone’s “invitation” to Saskatchewan just because they gave their opinion?

“That is all” ???

LOL

One thing I don’t like about Sask is that there are so many darned mosquitos in the summer. Once the sun sets, prepare for a blood-sucking orgy by those infernal buggers.

Of course, the winter is pretty long too..

So, you have a bone-nipping icy road fest

Decent days, with insects ready to eat you alive the minute you step into shade or outside after sunset.

Let’s not forget those small flies in a swarm that buzz around your head.

Another thing is that businesses seem quite disorganized, mainly the public schools (Catholic ones are pretty much the same thing, province-owned an unionized)

We asked to get health cards for SK because we moved from a difference province, but they messed them up. Put my daughter as male, her age incorrectly, our names misspelled, my date of birth wrong, etc.

By: maria

maria — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:50:04 +0000

Crete is just like Saskatchewan except from the snow and the river ab passes . So i would suggest summer in Crete and winter in Saskatchewan Canada for all my life !! .-= maria´s last blog ..new photos from kiveli apartments in Crete =-.

By: Corbin

Corbin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:23:38 +0000

dear jim

your invitation to saskatchewan has been officially revoked.

that is all

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:25:24 +0000

I am sorry but the first five are things that suck about Saskatchewan. I really dislike country music. The folk festival is not great – just looked at the list of artists – unrecognizable all of ‘em. Summer at the lake? Well this is the same around Canada, really not a “Sask” thing. Skiing, really,I am shocked, there is no response to this — do not come to Sask to go on a ski trip you will be extremely disappointed. Pond hockey, – playing hockey is great – it’ll be mostly kids that enjoy this though. The only time I like to play pond hockey is if it is a warm day in the winter, — there is better outdoor rink hockey in any other Canadian province because *shocker* it’s not as cold in the rest of Canada. Football, well pro sports will always be popular — in every nook and cranny of the frigging globe.
—> basically anywhere else you can get what Saskatchewan offers and more, and usually better quality.

By: Corbin

Corbin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:56:51 +0000

@Philip – Well if your sole purpose for travelling to see more of Canada involves snowboarding, just keep in mind all the best snowboarding is in BC and Alberta. If you’re willing to settle with hard icy snow, and significantly shorter runs (We’re talking like 90-95% shorter) then yea, it might be worth it. It’s sorta like having a delicious T-bone steak, then switching to a Hot-Dog. Still good in their own rights, but they’re completely different in terms of quality.

It would be wrong of me to say “Go to Saskatchewan for the snowboarding”. So instead I’ll say “If you find yourself in Saskatchewan during the winter, Snowboarding in SK is worth checking out, but not worth spending all your travel money to see/do”

Hope that helps! Safe travels!

By: Phillip

Phillip — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:35:30 +0000

I am from Australia but I visit canada yearly, for the snowboarding.. I have yet to snowboard in the prairies, would it be worth my time to go there? I usually snowboard at whistler but I am wanting to see more of canada..

im sure the folk fest alone would be worth the trip though:)

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By: Vi

Vi — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:26:58 +0000

Never was thinking about it, but may I’ll check Saskatchewan someday Is it easy way to get North(Nunavut) from Regina or Saskatoon?
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By: Corbin

Corbin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:44:30 +0000

@Alouise – Couldn’t agree with you more. I’ve traveled with some “Debbie-downers” before, and making assumptions about cities or destinations before you ever spend some time there is probably the worst thing you could do to yourself while you’re traveling.

Love the fact that the Melon Head thing took off so quick! Can’t go a game-day in Regina without seeing one. lol.

By: Candice Walsh

Candice Walsh — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:37:59 +0000

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By: Candice

Candice — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:37:32 +0000

Canada seriously needed a post like this! Hah! .-= Candice´s last blog ..A Toast to Some Travellers: People to Stalk =-.

By: Alouise

Alouise — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:38:55 +0000

My dad is from Saskatchewan, so we go there at least once a year to visit family. I’ve spent many great summers at Good Spirit Lake, camping in Saskatchewan is always fun. And even though I’m from Edmonton, the best CFL games to watch are the ones where The Riders play, the fans are so devoted it’s fantastic. I’ve even seen melonheads at the Edmonton International Airport.

In the end I think it’s all about perspective. If you go somewhere and expect it to be boring, well it probably will be. But if you go expecting to have a good time and meet great people you’ll enjoy yourself.
.-= Alouise´s last blog ..2010 =-.

By: Corbin

Corbin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:56:50 +0000

@Jeph - True stuff! Summer Invasion rocks something fierce! Check it out here Gotta love Regina's sunny summers! Nothing like flexin' the farmer tan arms in Wascana Park. lol. Thanks for reading amigo

By: Corbin

Corbin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:41:02 +0000

@Teddy – Hahaha, thanks for the praise! Glad to see a friendly face reading. Hope Alberta’s treating you swell.

By: Jeph Maystruck

Jeph Maystruck — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:40:19 +0000

Great post! I love Saskatchewan and I would like to add to the list…. Summer Invasion is one of Regina’s craziest party’s and the fact that our summer is among the sunniest in Canada makes for a great golf season.

Keep up the great work!

Cheers!
.-= Jeph Maystruck´s last blog ..A Two Word Strategy for Guaranteed Results =-.

By: Ted Klassen

Ted Klassen — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:39:29 +0000

What a great site. I think you are doing a great job despite your challenges of being raised in Saskatchewan. It just shows hard work will overcome.

By: Trent Fraser

Trent Fraser — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:36:40 +0000

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By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:36:06 +0000

@shawnosaurus RT @ibackpackcanada 6 reasons why Saskatchewan Doesn’t Suck http://goo.gl/fb/chcJ Ur wrong it does, my ex lives there!

By: Shawn

Shawn — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:32:13 +0000

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By: Corbin Fraser

Corbin Fraser — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:26:50 +0000

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