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Deciduous trees offset carbon loss from Alaskan boreal fires, new study finds

Deciduous trees offset carbon loss from Alaskan boreal fires, new study finds

SASKATOON – More severe and frequent fires in the Alaskan boreal forest are releasing vast stores of carbon and nitrogen from burned trees and soil into the atmosphere, a trend that could accelerate climate warming.
Former music teacher sent to prison for sexually assaulting students

Former music teacher sent to prison for sexually assaulting students

A former Saskatchewan music and band teacher guilty of sexually assaulting students in the 1990s was sentenced to 609 days in prison. A sentencing hearing for Gerard Loehr, 58, was held in Yorkton Provincial Court on April 16.
Two COVID-19-related deaths, 221 new cases reported in Sask.

Two COVID-19-related deaths, 221 new cases reported in Sask.

An additional 8,168 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 323,573.
Saskatchewan sees largest gains in wholesale trade among provinces

Saskatchewan sees largest gains in wholesale trade among provinces

Wholesale trade up 25 per cent in February 2021 over 2020

Outlook RCMP on lookout for grocery thief

The Outlook RCMP issued the following media release on Monday, April 12: Outlook RCMP are presenting investigating a break in and theft of groceries that occurred in Outlook.

More COVID fines levied against Milden bar

It appears as if the Milden Hotel may want to fight another series of fines levied against them recently for COVID-related matters.
'Riders select four in 2021 Global Draft

'Riders select four in 2021 Global Draft

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have selected four prospects in the 2021 CFL Global Draft: Christopher Ezeala (RB – Germany) - 1st round, 5th overall Kaare Vedvik (P – Norway) – 2nd round, 14th overall John Henry Nell (K – South Africa) – 3rd round, 23r
Sask. reports 293 new COVID-19 cases, two related deaths

Sask. reports 293 new COVID-19 cases, two related deaths

An additional 7,956 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 315,405.

Sask. trappers concerned over accessing online logging consultation

If one of Theresa Laliberte's family traplines is slated for logging, she may not know until it's too late.
Supporting a growing Saskatchewan tech sector

Supporting a growing Saskatchewan tech sector

The government has introduced The Saskatchewan Technology Start-up Incentive Amendment Act, 2021 .
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