Regina Streets and the Frozen Show
Don’t you just love when cool stuff is happening all around you? Take the Frozen Show… like most of the interesting occurrences, a friend (in this case my roommate) told me that they saw the coolest thing, a TV show on the internet that’s all about Canadian innovation in technology, and it’s produced in Saskatoon! Now, my roomie’s a total tech-head, lol… and I’m but a minor enthusiast. But I checked it out and really enjoyed it!
Moreover, the Frozen Show is very important in the broader sense to Saskatchewan. As the article in this month’s issue aptly points out, Saskatchewan is traditionally thought of as a resource economy. That, “conventional wisdom suggests that our province lives or dies by agriculture, mining, and the petroleum industry. However, this… ignores a very strong (and rapidly growing) technology sector”. (RSM, June 2009)
We’re seeing changes everywhere! From the large scale (remember a time without cell phones? Or computers? It’s too funny.), to the small scale, such as the dramatic rise in the use of social media. This last point is the key, because the Frozen Show is an example of the showcase that needs to happen regarding new technology and issues related to the field. Saskatchewan cannot fall behind on this, and awesome utilization of new mediums like producing local television shows on the internet is one way to keep current. But when they’re as entertaining and intelligent as the Frozen Show, you know you’ve got a surefire hit!
Check it out for yourself at www.thefrozenshow.com!
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About Stacey: Stacey is a University of Regina grad in political science. She's interested in electoral politics, poverty, and how we all interact. In her day job, she works closely with industry in Saskatchewan. Personally, her interests range from critical race theory to particle physics and cooking. When she grows up, she wants to change the world! |
