The entire Province of Saskatchewan has about the same number of people as the metro area of Salt Lake City, Utah. This place of approximately a million souls has produced a surprising number of people who've gained national and international acclaim for their achievements.
Some are alive; some are no longer with us. But all are Saskatchewan folks (a few aren't, but we claim them as our own) who've distinguished themselves in their chosen areas of endeavour.
Tommy Douglas (1904-1986) This Baptist minister, socialist politician and premier of Saskatchewan from 1944 to 1961 caused a continental stir by creating North America’s first medicare program, implemented in 1962. Free, Canada-wide health care followed on Saskatchewan’s lead. He’s also actor Keifer Sutherland’s maternal grandfather.
