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Second World War amputee veteran reflects on D-Day 75th anniversary

Second World War amputee veteran reflects on D-Day 75th anniversary

On June 6, 1944, Toronto’s Allan Bacon was one of thousands of Canadians to arrive by boat on the shores of Juno Beach in Normandy, France. As this year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, 99-year-old Bacon is reflecting on that pivotal event.
Explore space, conquer worlds in Imperium

Explore space, conquer worlds in Imperium

Explore space, claim planets, collect resources, battle with opposing players, how can a game with such core dynamics not be good? The game Imperium: The Contention is, as a result as rather entertaining one, although there is a but in this case.

Twelve years after West Nile Disease, here we stand

I sometimes forget that our four oldest grandchildren never knew their grandfather when he was healthy. Never saw him leap high into the air and toss a ball into a hoop.
USask-led study on downpours of torrential rain

USask-led study on downpours of torrential rain

More frequent with global warming
Polycultures: A cocktail mix for the semiarid prairies

Polycultures: A cocktail mix for the semiarid prairies

Producers rely on grazing native, tame perennial pastures or stockpiled forages to typically feed their cattle.

Gordon and Jill Rawlinson receive University of Regina’s honour

On June 7, the final day of the University of Regina’s 2019 Spring Convocation, Gordon and Jill Rawlinson will be presented with Honorary Doctor of Laws honoris causa (LLD) the highest honour the University can grant.
D-Day Legion March

D-Day Legion March

The 75th Anniversary of D-Day, with the Allies taking Juno Beach, was commemorated by a march to the cemetary, with the ashes of poppies spread on the graves of the veterans at the cemetery.

Plaza of Honour class of 2019 announced

33rd annual SaskTel Plaza of Honour event takes place August 22

Saskatchewan RCMP: Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network reaches 10,000 subscribers

Since expanding province-wide in mid-April, we are happy to report that the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network has reached a milestone: 10,000 subscribers (10,341 as of today, to be exact)! Our detachments across the province have issued a com
Safety Day educates local students

Safety Day educates local students

It was a whirlwind of a day June 6, as the Yorkton Exhibition Association hosted almost 400 students for the annual Safety Day The students attending were from Grade 5 and 6 from a number of schools in Yorkton, and the surrounding area.
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