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'No fear' protest held in city

'No fear' protest held in city

A number of people gathered along Broadway Street in downtown Yorkton at noon today holding what was termed a ‘no fear protest’. The event was focused on the ongoing response to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
Sask. reports 280 new cases, administers additional 5,504 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Sask. reports 280 new cases, administers additional 5,504 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

An additional 5,504 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 214,246.

Adam Herold Legacy Foundation Accepting Applications

Nearly every small town in Saskatchewan has a hockey rink and kids who dream of the big league.

Indigenous hockey player recognized for anti-racism campaign

SYDNEY — A young Indigenous hockey player from Whycocomagh has been recognized by the House of Commons for his Red Tape Movement and the awareness it has raised around racism and discrimination.

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asking farmers to provide input on federal government's proposed greenhouse gas offset credit system

Why better bioplastics can’t end the plastic crisis

Plastic products made from corn, wheat stubble, and other plants could soon become more common on Canadian farms and supermarket shelves. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau last week announced $4.
Muscowpetung FN using curfew, lockdown to fight COVID variant strains

Muscowpetung FN using curfew, lockdown to fight COVID variant strains

As COVID-19 variant strains continue surging in southern Saskatchewan, with 21 variant infections in the area’s First Nations, Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation is hoping some recently enacted safety measures continue to keep its numbers low.
Gardener's Notebook - Easter is just around the corner

Gardener's Notebook - Easter is just around the corner

Easter is only days away. Let’s create a virtual collection of flowers that are extra meaningful for Easter.

Could high-tech farming be the future of food?

Robots, blockchain, and high-tech plankton might soon be producing food for British Columbians. The B.C. government last week announced $7.5 million in funding to support 21 agritech companies in the province.
Sports This Week: Jeff Francis one of best arms out of Canada

Sports This Week: Jeff Francis one of best arms out of Canada

If you are a fan of baseball and live this side of the 49 th parallel you will know the name Jeff Francis. Francis, who was born in B.C., made something of a splash in terms of baseball in Canada back in 2002.
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