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| − | Saskatoon is centrally located in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, in townships 36 and 37, ranges 4, 5 and 6, west of the third meridian (Latitude 52.12 North, Longitude 106.67 West). The city lies 780 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, a little over 520 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, and just over 300 kilometres north of the U.S. border.
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| − | Saskatoon is situated on the banks of the south Saskatchewan river which is crossed by seven bridges within the city limits. the altitude of Saskatoon is 481.5 meters above sea level. The city covers an area of 218 sq. kilometres which includes over 120 hectares of riverbank parklands.
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| − | == Environment ==
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| − | Saskatoon is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, receiving an average of 2,381 hours annually. Saskatoon experiences four distinct seasons with temperatures ranging from 30°c (86f) on the warmest summer days to -30°c (-22f) on the coldest winter days. The average annual precipitation level is 347.2mm.
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| − | Saskatoon was rated the number one city in Canada for air and water quality by Chatelaine magazine.
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| − | == Time Zone ==
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| − | Saskatoon uses the Central Standard Time zone year round.
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| − | == Economy ==
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| − | Saskatchewan grows half of the entire quantity of Canada’s major export crops: wheat, oats, barley, rye, flaxseed and canola. Saskatoon is at the heart of this market, providing a variety of services and products to the farm sector. Mining is also an important part of the economy. The Saskatoon region is the world's largest exporter of uranium, and nearly two-thirds of the world's recoverable potash reserves are located in the Saskatoon region.
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| − | Value added food processing is one of the fastest growing industries in Saskatoon, which is considered the agriculture biotechnology capital of Canada. Saskatoon was named "one of the best cities in Canada for knowledge based businesses" by the Globe and Mail in 1995.
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| − | == Population ==
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| − | Saskatoon is Saskatchewan’s largest city with an estimated population of 223,200 and growing (as of June 30, 2010).
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| − | == History ==
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| − | The Saskatoon area has been inhabited for some 6,000 years; however, it was not until the summer of 1883 that the first settlers began to arrive and subsequently in 1903 that the town charter was obtained. "Saskatoon" is derived from 'mis-sask-quah-toomina', the Cree Indian name for a local indigenous berry. Saskatoon was incorporated as a city on May 26, 1906, and celebrated its 100th birthday in 2006.
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| − | == Education ==
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| − | With access to excellent k-12 schools, technical schools and the University of Saskatchewan, many educational opportunities are available.
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| − | The University of Saskatchewan is the only university in Canada to house all five health science colleges and a major teaching hospital on the same campus. Some of the first experiments undertaken aboard the space shuttle were a result of research conducted at the University of Saskatchewan. Innovation Place, located on the university grounds, is one of the most successful university related research parks in North America.
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| − | == The Saskatoon Amateur Radio Club (VE5AA) ==
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| − | The Saskatoon Amateur Radio Association came into existence on April 7, 1931. A gathering of 15 enthusiastic Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) got together to draw up a constitution and apply for affiliation with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). A charter of affiliation was granted on November 2, 1931.
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| − | In May, 1933 the club sponsored a one-day event referred to as a Hamfest. This was the first of many annual conventions, where enthusiasts came together to participate in social and technical activities, demonstrations and contests. It is interesting to note that the total cost of this convention was $42.75 leaving a $5.85 surplus.
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| − | The years from 1934 to 1948 saw little activity. The Amateur Radio fraternity provided many persons with technical expertise to help with the war effort. In 1948 a nucleus of enthusiasts gathered again and changed the name to "Saskatoon Amateur Radio Club". Since 1948 the club has been actively promoting new membership, providing instruction to prospective Hams, and generally promoting amateur radio as a hobby and a source of public assistance in times of disaster.
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| − | Activities during the 1960s included radio experiments referred to as "Auroral Scatter". This project involved attempting to "bounce" very high frequency (VHF) signals off the Northern Lights (Aurora) and be heard by Ham stations in the Northern part of Canada. Successful contacts were made using Morse Code (CW) between Saskatoon and Yellowknife in April 1961. Some experiments using this technique continued at the University of Saskatchewan for many years due to the requirement that reliable radio communication to the Northern part of Canada was essential during the "Cold War".
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| − | Amateur Radio has been at the forefront of technical advances in communications as was demonstrated by "moon bounce" experiments conducted by Saskatoon Hams. An experiment in July, 1965, bounced signals off the moon that were successfully received by a Ham located in the south-eastern part of the United States.
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| − | Members of the Saskatoon Amateur Radio Club are currently involved in communications via satellite and are affiliated with an organization called AMSAT. AMSAT is responsible for a cooperative venture between the Amateur Radio fraternity and the American Space program (NASA) in the development and launch of satellites carrying amateur radio equipment. This program further enhances the technical and communications expertise of the participants.
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| − | Currently, the Saskatoon Amateur Radio Club is assisting the public school system in the development of a "Space" program where students simulate the launch of Space Shuttles and conduct experiments in simulated Space Stations. Along with this activity the club is helping to provide training and facilities for communication with the NASA Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX).
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| − | Membership in the Saskatoon Amateur Radio Club varies between 50 and 80. New members are encouraged to become involved. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month (except July and August) beginning at 7:30 PM at Alvin Buckwold School 715 East Drive - West Entrance, Saskatoon.
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| | == Saskatoon Police 10 Codes == | | == Saskatoon Police 10 Codes == |
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| | The following are the 10-codes used by the Saskatoon Police Service: | | The following are the 10-codes used by the Saskatoon Police Service: |
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| | 10-01 In service 10-30 Sudden death | | 10-01 In service 10-30 Sudden death |
| | 10-02 Out of service 10-31 Indecent assult | | 10-02 Out of service 10-31 Indecent assult |
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| | 2 As soon as possible 10-91 Alarm | | 2 As soon as possible 10-91 Alarm |
| | 3 Routine 10-100 Unauthorized listener | | 3 Routine 10-100 Unauthorized listener |
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| | + | ==Related Links== |
| | + | * [http://ve5aa.dyndns.org/ VE5AA Saskatoon Amateur Radio Club] |
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| | + | [[Category:Saskatchewan]] |
| | + | [[Category:Saskatchewan Amateur Radio]] |
| | + | [[Category:Saskatchewan Brevity Codes]] |
| | + | [[Category:Saskatchewan Law Enforcement]] |