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Food & Drink: Whitefish and pickerel are marketed by Native American co-operatives. Wild rice harvested by Native Americans is an excellent accompaniment to the abundant wild fowl which includes partridge, prairie chicken, wild duck and goose. ‘Saskatoons’ berries, similar to blueberries, are used for jams, jellies and ‘Saskatoon pie’, eaten with fresh country cream. Other wild berries include pinchberries and cranberries which make a tart and tangy jelly, ideal with wild fowl meals. A good selection of restaurants can be found in all the province’s cities and major towns catering to all tastes and budgets. The minimum drinking age is 19 years old (sometimes older). Alcohol is sold only in licensed stores, licensed restaurants, cocktail lounges, dining and beverage rooms. Retail outlets operate throughout the province.
Nightlife: There are several nightclubs in the major cities; bars and restaurants in most main towns have live entertainment as well as music and dancing. The best times for nightlife are during the annual summer fairs held regularly in all the major towns. The days of the settlers and cowboys are recreated with people dressing in costumes and eating traditional foods. The emphasis changes in each town and according to the time of year. An example can be found in the capital, Regina, with a festival lasting several days – Buffalo Days.
Shopping: There are many small craft stores that offer pottery, silkscreens, rock jewellery, potash clocks, embroidered leather and denim.
Special Events: For more information on special events in Saskatchwan, contact Tourism Saskatchwan (see Contact Addresses section). The following is a selection of special events held in Saskatchewan during 2003:
Jan Annual Snowmobile Rally, Cut Knife. Feb Prince Albert Winter Festival, Prince Albert; Love’s Annual Valentine Winter Festival, Love; Luther Invitational Basketball Tournament, Regina; Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race, Prince Albert to La Ronge and back. Mar Flicks: Saskatchewan International Children’s Festival, Saskatoon. Apr Polkafest at Danceland, Manitou Beach; SK Indian Federated College Powwow, Regina. May Yorkton Fhosrt Film and Video Festival, Yorkton; Shorebirds and Friends Festival, Wadena. Jun Mosaic, Regina (Festival of Cultures); Western Canada Farm Progress Show, Regina. Jul Saskatchewan Air Show, Moose Jaw; Wood Mountain Stampede, Wood Mountain; SK Antique Farm Equipment and Pioneer Show – Those were the Days, Battlefords. Jul/Aug RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremonies, Regina; Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Aug Thresherman’s Show and Seniors Festival, Yorkon; World Bunnock Championship Challenge, Macklin; Saskatoon International Fringe Festival, Saskatoon. Oct Canadian Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo, Saskatoon. Nov Canadian Western Agribition, Regina. Nov/Dec Sundog Handcraft Faire, Saskatoon.
There are also approximately 50 amateur and professional rodeos held annually in various locations.
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