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Melfort

Melfort is located about 280 kilometers north of Regina, 172 kilometers northeast of Saskatoon, and 95 kilometers southeast of Prince Albert. In 1980, it became the 12th city in the Saskatchewan province. Due to how frequently the aurora borealis shines, Melfort was originally known as the “City of Northern Lights.” Mrs. Reginald Beatty (née Mary Campbell, 1856–1916), the wife of one of the early immigrants, was honored by having this province named after her in 1884. She was born in...

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Prince Albert

Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, after Saskatoon and Regina. On the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, it is located not far from the province’s center. It was established as a logging center in the early 1900s and was named after Queen Victoria’s consort. Currently, Prince Albert acts as a distribution hub for the uranium and gold mining operations in northern Saskatchewan. Oil extraction, carpentry, pulp and paper milling, and food packaging are some of its industries....

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Single and Multi- Entry Visa

The visitor visa, otherwise known as the Temporary Residence Visa (TRV), allows the person to stay in Canada for a given period of time that is determined by the Canadian Consulate or the Border Services Officers (BSO). This period can be up to six months. The Temporary visa, however, can be single or multiple entry. Single Entry A single entry visa allows a person to enter Canada only once, remain for the given period, and then return home. If you...

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Apply for Visitor Record

A visitor record is a document that a border services officer may issue to you to extend or restrict your stay in Canada. You may also get a visitor record if you apply to extend your stay or restore your status and the application was approved. A visitor record can either be issued by the Canada Border Services Agency or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Conditions for Visitor Record You need to apply for a visitor record when: you first...

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When to apply for Study Visa

You normally will not need a study permit to study while in Canada with a visiting visa, since your stay is temporary. In other words, for short-term study, less than 6months, you do not need a study permit, except if you are going to work in the institution where the study is taking place. What this means is that since your stay is temporary (maximum of 6 months), you cannot register for a study that will last more than 6...

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