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The Miami of the Prairies

Did you know that the prairies originally laid claim to the "Magic City" moniker? Find out how it all went south. This episode takes us on a journey to Factoria/the Magic City: Saskatoon's own overreaching, no-electricity-having, poop-water-swilling, not-long-lasting sister city of yesteryear. Join Stephanie, Sarah, and special guest Kaiti Hannah from the Western Development Museum as we explore this lesser-known detour in our city's development! Originally recorded in April 2021 but still relevant because time is a flat circle. Our theme song is Ona Spava by Zdravko Čolić.  Follow us on Twitter: @whyxepodcast

#6 The Great Cranvestigation

A masterclass in the life and times of Saskatoon's most illustrious mascot - and Sarah's personal hero - Cran.  Special thanks to Erica Maier and Amber Burton for guiding us through the craniverse. Our theme song is Ona Spava by Zdravko Čolić.  Follow us on Twitter: @whyxepodcast

#5 Métis in YXE

Our sporadic microcast launches into Season 2, where we begin by blowing Saskatoon's founding myth right out of the South Saskatchewan River and take a deep dive into local Métis history prior to colonialism and beyond! All with the help of historian Dr. Cheryl Troupe from the University of Saskatchewan.

BONUS: Eatons Sleepaway Camp

Sarah and Stephanie hear a gripping firsthand account of life in the 1971 Canada Winter Games athletes' village.

#4 Garbage Mountain

It's the tent inside the ladies' wear section inside the enigma inside the mystery. This week we investigate Mount Blackstrap and its contents.