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Name That City Pt. 18

Population:ย 266,000
Nickname:ย “Paris of the Prairies”
History Fact:ย In 1885, this small community was greatly affected by the North-West Rebellion. After the Battle of Fish Creek & the Battle of Batoche, wounded soldiers spent time in the area recovering.ย 
Weather Fact:ย The lowest temperature recorded was โˆ’58 ยฐF in 1893.ย 
Economic Fact:ย This world’s largest potash producer has their headquarters in this city. The city has nearly 67% of the world’s potash reserves. I do not think they mean Dan Potash.
Sports Fact:ย In 1982, Bill Hunter tried to buy the St.Louis Blues and move them here. The NHL blocked the deal.
Famous Citizen:ย Colby Armstrong, former Penguins player who was traded for Pascal Dupuis and Marian Hossa.ย 

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Quiz Pt. 18

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