Notable Men from Saskatchewan Trivia Quiz

Answer: Brent Butt

Brent Leroy Butt was born on August 3rd, 1966 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. He developed an early love of comedy that led him from small‑town life to the Canadian stand‑up circuit, eventually moving to Toronto in 1989. His breakthrough came in 2004 when he created and starred in the hit sitcom "Corner Gas," which became a cultural landmark in Canada and later inspired "Corner Gas: The Movie" (2014) and an animated adaptation.

He continued writing and producing for television with the series "Hiccups" (2010-11) and also wrote the comedic feature film "No Clue" (2013).

His success in comedy, television creation, and storytelling have earned him multiple Canadian awards and a lasting place in national pop culture.

Answer: Wendel Clark

Wendel Clark was born on October 25th, 1966 in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. A standout junior player with the Saskatoon Blades, he was selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, marking the beginning of a hard‑hitting, offensively gifted 15‑year NHL career.

He became one of the most recognizable figures in Canadian hockey - serving as Leafs captain from 1991 to 1994, scoring 330 career goals, and earning All‑Star selections in 1986 and 1999. His combination of grit, leadership, and scoring ability made him a fan favourite in Toronto, and after retiring in 2000, his No. 17 was eventually retired by the Maple Leafs.

Answer: Ray Hnatyshyn

Ramon John "Ray" Hnatyshyn was born on March 16th, 1934 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A lawyer by training, he entered federal politics in 1974 and went on to serve in several cabinet posts - including Minister of Justice - before being appointed Canada's 24th Governor General in 1990. Known for his accessible, egalitarian approach, he opened the grounds of Rideau Hall to the public and championed multiculturalism throughout his tenure.

He served until 1995, later returning to law and academia before his death in 2002.

Answer: Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson was born on October 27th, 1948 on the One Arrow First Nation in Saskatchewan. After early years spent in Alberta and Manitoba, he pursued music and acting while overcoming significant hardship in his youth. As an actor, Jackson is best known for role in "North of 60" (1992-97), amongst his numerous other film and TV projects - and as a celebrated singer whose philanthropic Christmas tour, "The Huron Carol," which raised significant funds for food banks across Canada.

His decades‑long artistic and humanitarian work earned him national honours, including appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2000.

Answer: Reggie Cleveland

Reginald "Reggie" Cleveland was born on May 23rd, 1948 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. After rising through local baseball programs in Moose Jaw and Cold Lake, he debuted in Major League Baseball in 1969 with the St. Louis Cardinals. Across his 13‑season MLB career, Cleveland pitched for the Cardinals, Red Sox, Rangers, and Brewers, amassing 105 wins and becoming the first Canadian‑born pitcher to start a World Series game in 1975.

He was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.

Answer: Leslie Nielsen

Leslie William Nielsen was born on February 11th, 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan. After early training in radio arts and acting, he began his screen career in the 1950s, earning dramatic roles in films like "Forbidden Planet" (1956) and later "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972).

His career transformed in 1980 with "Airplane!," where his deadpan delivery made him a comedy icon and led to his starring role in "The Naked Gun" series (beginning in 1988). Over a 60‑year career spanning 100+ films and 150+ television appearances, he became one of Canada's most beloved performers.

He died in 2010 at the age of 84.

Answer: Roddy Piper

Roderick George "Roddy" Piper was born on April 17th, 1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Known worldwide as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, he rose to prominence in the WWF during the 1980s as one of professional wrestling's most charismatic heels - later achieving fame as a fan favourite and WWE Hall of Fame inductee. Piper also built a substantial acting career, most notably starring in John Carpenter's cult classic "They Live" (1988).

He remained a major pop‑culture figure until his death in 2015 at age 61.

Answer: Kim Coates

Kim Coates was born on February 21st, 1958 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After discovering acting through an elective course at the University of Saskatchewan, he launched a career spanning over 100 film and television roles, with his first screen credit in the 1986 Canadian biographical film "The Boy in Blue." He earned international recognition for his portrayal of Tig Trager on the acclaimed series "Sons of Anarchy" (2008-14) and "Bad Blood" (2017-18), along with notable work in the films "Black Hawk Down" (2001), "Pearl Harbor" (2001), and "Goon" (2011).

He has received multiple Canadian Screen Award nominations, winning in 2019 for Best Actor in "Bad Blood."

Answer: N. Murray Edwards

Norman Murray Edwards was born on December 10th, 1959 in Regina, Saskatchewan. After completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan and an LL.B from the University of Toronto, he became one of Canada's most influential business figures.

A billionaire entrepreneur, he co‑founded Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., one of the world's largest independent oil and gas producers, and is a principal owner of the NHL team the Calgary Flames through the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation.

He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2013.

Answer: Robert Fleming

Robert James Berkeley Fleming was born on November 12th, 1921 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. After early music studies in Saskatoon, he trained in London at the Royal College of Music under Australian composer Arthur Benjamin and English composer Herbert Howells.

He became one of Canada's most prolific 20th‑century composers, writing more than 200 film scores for the National Film Board, along with orchestral works, chamber music, choral pieces, and the well‑known song cycle "The Confession Stone" (published in 1968).

He later taught at Carleton University and remained an influential figure in Canadian music until his death in 1976.