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Social Profile 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. ‘Saskatoon’ 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. 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 (see Special Events below). 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 Saskatchewan, contact Tourism Saskatchewan (see Contact Addresses section). The following is a selection of special events occurring in Saskatchewan in 2005: Jan Annual Snowmobile Rally, Cut Knife. Feb Prince Albert Winter Festival. Feb 14 Love’s Annual Valentine Winter Festival. Mar 3-13 Her-icane Festival of Women's Art. Apr 8-10 International Film Festival for Young People. Jun 17-19 Cameco Victoria Park Summer Festival. Jun 24-Jul 3 Jazz Festival, Saskatoon. Aug 4-14 Saskatoon International Fringe Festival. Aug 18-20 Folkfest 2005 - One World; The Heart of the Community, various locations. Oct 20-23 Canadian Cowboy's Association Rodeo Finals. Dec 2-4 Sundog Arts and Entertainment Fair. Dec 4-10 Festival of Trees, Prairieland Park. There are also approximately 50 amateur and professional rodeos held annually in various locations. |