Vancouver gets about 1,938 hours of sunshine a year. Winnipeg gets roughly 2,353. Regina clocks in at 2,338 hours, Saskatoon at 2,268. One of the sunniest cities in Canada is Estevan with 2,404 hours.
Whatever happens next in Duck Lake, it’s clear that Prairie residents care deeply about their history, identity, and sense of place.
Looking for a great place to stop for ice cream on the Prairies? Flatlander readers have recommendations.
School staff across Manitoba and Saskatchewan are facing escalating violence, from daily harassment to physical injuries.
This fur-trading behemoth had more power than some actual governments— signing treaties, raising armies, making war.
Flatlander readers were quick to point out that separatist talks are not good for the economy especially when Canada is facing an ongoing trade war with the U.S.Â
After 10 years of operations, the CMHR continues to be important.
A trade war will significantly impact Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Last year alone, Saskatchewan exported $27 billion worth of goods to the U.S., which accounts for 55 per cent of its total trade.
Some readers say there is too much fearmongering around genetically modified foods, while others say they are strongly opposed to eating such foods.
Teachers want more funding to support growing classroom sizes and resources to hire more specialized staff to help with an ever larger number of students with intensive needs.
