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Developing microbeam radiation therapy for inoperable cancer

Developing microbeam radiation therapy for inoperable cancer

An innovative radiation treatment that could one day be a valuable addition to conventional radiation therapy for inoperable brain and spinal tumors is a step closer, thanks to new research led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers at the
Collaboration to advance development of vaccine against COVID-19

Collaboration to advance development of vaccine against COVID-19

USask’s VIDO-InterVac and the National Research Council of Canada join forces
RCMP reminds residents to follow Public Health Orders and traffic laws May long weekend

RCMP reminds residents to follow Public Health Orders and traffic laws May long weekend

The May long weekend typically marks the start of summer vacation plans for many across the province.
Eight new cases of COVID-19 in Sask.

Eight new cases of COVID-19 in Sask.

Nine is hospital, 10 recoveries
Mavis Takakenew sentenced to 18 months for accessory to murder

Mavis Takakenew sentenced to 18 months for accessory to murder

Mavis Takakenew was sentenced on May 15 in Battlefords Court of Queen’s Bench to 18 months in prison on a charge of accessory to murder after the fact in the death of Tiki Laverdiere of Edmonton.
KCI named as a recipient School for 2020 Mosaic Challenge

KCI named as a recipient School for 2020 Mosaic Challenge

The Kamsack Comprehensive Institute (KCI) has been successful in obtaining one of 10 grants of $10,000 awarded to 10 schools in Saskatchewan.
Brent Checkosis sentenced to seven years in Tiki Laverdiere murder

Brent Checkosis sentenced to seven years in Tiki Laverdiere murder

A North Battleford man was sentenced to seven years in prison for his part in the murder of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere, 25, of Edmonton.

Online gambling has become a new curse during pandemic

Quarantine has closed all lounges and casinos, thus leaving gambling addicted people with hardly any options to feed their habits.
Sixteen Manitoba First Nations people living off-reserve have tested positive for COVID-19 so far

Sixteen Manitoba First Nations people living off-reserve have tested positive for COVID-19 so far

Sixteen First Nations people living off-reserve in Manitoba tested positive for COVID-19 between March 27 and May 12, said the Manitoba First Nations Pandemic Response Co-ordination Team May 15.

In spite of COVID-19, property taxes unchanged in 2020 Canora budget

Town council approved the Canora 2020 budget on May 5. There is no increase to property taxes this year, said Michael Mykytyshyn, chief administrative officer, Town of Canora.
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