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Saskatchewan @ 100

In celebration of Saskatchewan's centennial, CBC Archives pays tribute to some of the province's most interesting politicians, artists, athletes and rebels. From our Greatest Canadian Tommy Douglas to scandal-ridden athlete Ethel Catherwood, these individuals have been at the centre of change and debate in our fine prairie province.

 
Almighty Voice: Hero or Outlaw?

 
Tom Sukanen: Saskatchwan ship-builder

 
Saskatoon Lily: record-breaker, scandal-maker

 Almighty Voice: Hero or Outlaw?

In 1895, a Cree prisoner becomes a hero to his people and Saskatchewan's most wanted fugitive. (TV; runs 4:41)

 Tom Sukanen: Saskatchwan ship-builder

In land-locked Saskatchewan, one ambitious ship-builder set his sights on faraway Finland. (TV; runs 5:52)

 Saskatoon Lily: record-breaker, scandal-maker

Top-notch athlete Ethel Catherwood couldn't keep her secrets concealed forever. (TV; runs 3:46)

 
Count Berthold Von Imhoff: Prairie Painter

 
Grey Owl: Trapper, Conservationist, Author, Fraud

 
TC Douglas: politician

 Count Berthold Von Imhoff: Prairie Painter

This Count used churches as his canvas. (Radio; runs 9:58)

 Grey Owl: Trapper, Conservationist, Author, Fraud

He captivated the world with his impassioned speeches about conservation. But very few knew the true Grey Owl. (TV; runs 10:27)

 TC Douglas: politician

In celebration of the province's golden jubilee, politician Tommy Douglas speaks to the province. (Radio; runs 3:13)

 
Mollie Hough: Saskatchewan's pin-up girl

 
John Diefenbaker: 'the Chief'

 
Gordie Howe: Mr. Hockey

 Mollie Hough: Saskatchewan's pin-up girl

During the Second World War, Saskatchewan's girl next door unknowingly became a popular pinup girl. (TV; runs 3:43)

 John Diefenbaker: 'the Chief'

John Diefenbaker takes CBC cameras around his hometown of Prince Albert. (TV; runs 4:28)

 Gordie Howe: Mr. Hockey

Gordie Howe returns to his hometown a hockey hero. (Radio; runs 7:09)

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