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The Saskachewan - The Heart of North America Advantage |
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Located in the prairie region of Canada, Saskatchewan is in the heart of North America, neighbouring the provinces of Manitoba to the east and Alberta to the west. To the south it borders the American states of Montana and North Dakota. To the north are the Canadian territories of Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Saskatchewan is the only province or territory in Canada that has no natural borders.
Cities: The capital city of Saskatchewan is Regina - Latin for queen, and named after Queen Victoria. Regina has a population199, 200 (metro) and is largely a governmental center, as well as a 'service' sector for business and industry.
Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan with a population of 231,403. It is home to the University of Saskatchewan and a distribution centre for agricultural and industrial production.
Time Zone: Central Standard Time - Saskatchewan is the only province that does not switch to Daylight Savings time in the summer and is seven hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). |
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Universities |
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- Campion College - Regina: In conjunction with the University of Regina, Campion College offers programs from the Arts, Fine Arts, and Sciences along with numerous pre-professional programs.
- First Nations University of Canada - Regina: In excess of 18 undergraduate degrees and over 10 certificate and diploma options from 7 Faculties are available at the First Nations University of Canada.
- University of Regina - Regina: In excess of 70 undergraduate and 69 graduate degree programs derived from over 45 disciplines from across 12 Faculties, Institutes, and Schools are offered at the University of Regina.
- University of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon: The University of Saskatchewan offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate degree, diploma, and certificate programs from upwards of 100 fields of study.
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Colleges |
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- Carlton Trail Regional College - Humboldt: Carlton Trail Regional College offers over 535 courses and programs including basic education, vocational-specific skills training opportunities leading to either a certificate or a license to practice, and specialty programs based on the various needs of the community, business, and industry.
- Cumberland Regional College - Nipawin: The Cumberland Regional College provides a wide array of academic and career training courses and programs including adult basic education, university transfer options, and technical training opportunities from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology.
- Cypress Hills College - Swift Current: Cypress Hills Regional College has academic upgrading opportunities for adults, for-credit university courses and programs, and various vocational/skills training options including the JobStart/Future Skills Program.
- Saskatchewan North West Regional College - North Battleford: A wide array of adult basic education, career and skills training, professional development, and university transfer programs are available at North West Regional College.
- Northlands College - Air Ronge: Northlands College provides a broad range of academic and career-oriented programs to residents of northern Saskatchewan including apprenticeships and trades-training, certificates, diplomas, undergraduate degrees, and university transfer options.
- Parkland Regional College - Melville: Parkland Regional College focuses on offering courses and programs in basic adult education, university transfer, and vocational and trades training, including over 11 skills training programs designed to lead students directly into employment upon their completion.
- Prairie West Regional College - Biggar: A broad range of apprenticeship and trades training, customized training for business and industry, high school completion, and university transfer programs are offered at the Prairie West Regional College.
- Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies - Saskatoon: Academic upgrading, basic employment skills training, university transfer options, and a wide range of advanced technical, trade, and vocational programs are offered at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies.
- Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology - Saskatoon: The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology offers skills and technical training in Agriculture, Applied and Visual Media, Aviation, Basic Education, Business, Community and Human Services, Engineering Technology, Health Services and Sciences, Hospitality and Food Services, Industrial and Trades, Natural Resources, Nursing, Recreation and Tourism, and Technology as well as 25 apprenticeships, specialized Continuing Education courses and programs for nurses, and programs for unemployed individuals.
- Southeast Regional College - Weyburn: A broad range of basic education, career training, and university transfer programs are available at the Southeast Regional College.
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