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.
Colin James (1964- ) Blues, rock and swing guitarist Colin Munn was born and raised in Regina. He moved to Vancouver at 19, and changed his last name to James a couple of years later. His self-titled, debut album, released in 1988, was the fastest-selling Canadian album of all time. His biggest hits include Why’d You Lie?, Voodoo Thing, and Five Long Years.
