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Teens to help USask researchers track climate change and wildlife impacts in northern Canada

Teens to help USask researchers track climate change and wildlife impacts in northern Canada

As part of a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research project, small teams of high school students from Saskatchewan and Manitoba will spend their summers in bug jackets, venturing into the wilderness to measure permafrost and track caribou around
New project helping SRC support mining sector

New project helping SRC support mining sector

Today the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) announced a new $15 million project that will bring immediate jobs to Saskatchewan’s construction industry and long-term impacts to Saskatchewan’s mining and minerals in

Canora/Sturgis RCMP Detachment activity report for May 14 to May 21

The Canora/ Sturgis RCMP responded to 68 calls for service during the reporting period, some of which included 20 traffic offenses, eight Provincial Statutes, five thefts, four mischiefs, four assaults, two impaired drivers, two break and enters, and

Former Estevan resident finds 100-year-old message in a bottle

A former Estevan resident recently discovered an old message in a bottle in Assiniboia. Remington Walker was busy renovating the building, which is more than 100-years-old, when he discovered a bottle after removing a heat register on Friday.
One new case of COVID-19 in Sask.

One new case of COVID-19 in Sask.

As of May 31, 2020, there is one new case of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 646. The new case is in Regina. A resident in the North region who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The individual was in their 70s.

RCMP investigating Outlook and Glenside area theft, B&E incidents

The Outlook RCMP are investigating two incidents that took place in two separate communities, but within mere days of each other.
Massive grass fire tests local firefighters

Massive grass fire tests local firefighters

A huge grass fire near Good Spirit Lake burned approximately 4,000 acres and kept fire fighters busy for several days. The initial call came in to the Canora and District Fire Department on May 14 at approximately 9 a.m.
“Busy hands” during a time of COVID-19 self isolation

“Busy hands” during a time of COVID-19 self isolation

A Kamsack woman who has been a “happy crafter” for most of her life, has found that immersing herself in her handiwork has become more significant and relaxing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Active COVID-19 cases at lowest level since March 22

Active COVID-19 cases at lowest level since March 22

In Saskatchewan

Blood test coming soon for COVID-19 developed in Charlottetown lab

P.E.I.’s Chief Public Health Office will soon be checking Islanders to see if they are immune to the coronavirus. And they could be doing so using a test developed by a Charlottetown company – Affinityimmuno Inc.
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