Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet

Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet is a Canadian documentary television series, which premiered in 2022 on APTN.[1] The series profiles Savannah Howse-Smith, a Métis veterinarian in the Drayton Valley region of Alberta,[2] depicting both her veterinary practice and her own personal exploration of her Métis heritage.[3]

The series was produced by Wapanatahk Media.[4] It was broadcast by APTN in both Cree and English language editions, with the Cree version premiering May 3 and the English edition premiering May 4.[5]

The series received two Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023, for Best Lifestyle Program or Series and Best Photography in a Lifestyle or Reality Program or Series (David Baron for "Purple Saxifrage Vet").[6] Frederick Kroetsch won the Rosie Award for Best Screenwriter Under 30 Minutes at the 2022 Alberta Film and Television Awards for the episode "Purple Saxifrage Vet".[7]

  1. ^ Christi Albers-Manicke, "Wild Rose vet gives viewers glimpse of everyday veterinarian life through TV series". Rimbey Review, May 6, 2022.
  2. ^ Carmen Cundy, "Beiseker-raised veterinarian showcased on Canadian television series". Airdrie Today, March 21, 2022.
  3. ^ Crystal St. Pierre, "New docuseries follows Métis veterinarian as she cares for the animals and discovers more of her heritage". Toronto Star, April 28, 2022.
  4. ^ Dana Gee, "Wapanatahk Media gives itself a worthy first birthday present". Vancouver Sun, June 22, 2021.
  5. ^ Dana Gee, "Vancouver production company's new series 'Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet' gets air date". Vancouver Sun, May 1, 2022.
  6. ^ "CSAs ’23: CBC’s The Porter leads TV nominations". Playback, February 22, 2023.
  7. ^ Jenny Feniak, "Edmonton features see big wins at the 2022 Alberta film and TV awards". Edmonton Journal, September 26, 2022.