Saskatchewan, Sask., SK

Sask. is the abbreviation for Saskatchewan.

  • Saskatchewan’s name comes from a Cree word meaning “swiftly flowing river.”
  • Saskatoon, Sask., is the largest city in the province, but Regina is the capital.

SK is the Canada Post symbol for that province.

  • The letter was addressed to Dao Ngyuen, 123 First Avenue, Big City, SK  S4N 0A1.

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