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'Smoke Signals' author finds Osoyoos perfect place to finish second book

A smelter explosion on Aug. 8, 2000 in Flin Flon, Manitoba was a critical moment for the community and in Brian Humphreys’ life. The experience would become foundation of his first book "No Smoke Without Fire: A recipe for disaster.

Métis Nation of Saskatchewan offers dogsledding event as a way to pass on culture

On a bright sunny March Saturday, the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan Eastern Region III teamed up with Eagle Ridge Dog Sled Tours to provide a fun and informative adventure for Métis youth and youths in the Moose Mountain area.
Bearance new EMO co-ordinator for Rocanville

Bearance new EMO co-ordinator for Rocanville

At their regular meeting last week, Rocanville town council sat down with Trevor Bearance to talk about creating an emergency plan for the town in the event of a disaster.
Protect your trees: Don't prune elm trees from Apr. 1 to Aug. 31

Protect your trees: Don't prune elm trees from Apr. 1 to Aug. 31

The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan to help curb the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) begins April 1, continuing until August 31. During this period, it is illegal to prune elm trees.
Saltcoats sets Mill Rate at 9.95 per cent

Saltcoats sets Mill Rate at 9.95 per cent

On March 17, 2021, at 5:57 P.M. Mayor Barnhart called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Saltcoats Town Council to order with all members present via Zoom.
New USask radiotracers could be key for new treatments and early detection for Parkinson’s

New USask radiotracers could be key for new treatments and early detection for Parkinson’s

SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) nuclear medicine researcher Chris Phenix has been awarded US$150,000 by The Michael J.

125,000-acre initiative aims to conserve Canadian prairies through collaboration with ranchers

Ducks Unlimited Canada, McDonald’s Canada and Cargill support expansion of Canadian grazing land and forages to help combat impacts of climate change and protect wildlife
Churchbridge Council gives RO update and discusses bylaw enforcement

Churchbridge Council gives RO update and discusses bylaw enforcement

On Monday, March 22, 2021, Mayor Bill Johnston called the regularly scheduled council meeting of the Town of Churchbridge to order with all council members present. The council began by reviewing the agenda before Councillor N.
Sask. reports 224 new COVID-19 cases

Sask. reports 224 new COVID-19 cases

Additional 4,814 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given

Meet the man seeking to destroy those giant hornets

Paul van Westendorp, B.C.’s top beekeeper, will be busy this summer searching for and destroying the subterranean nests of the Asian giant hornet.
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