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Estevan, Sask. looks to canola-based diesel for jobs transition

Estevan, Sask. looks to canola-based diesel for jobs transition

Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig hopes a proposed renewable diesel refinery in the area helps his city secure long-term jobs. Two coal-fired units at SaskPower’s boundary dam are to close down this year and in 2024. “We can’t turn the clock back on that.
Courtney Schaefer remembered with Esterhazy event

Courtney Schaefer remembered with Esterhazy event

Emergency responders gathered on the side of the road in Esterhazy Sunday to remember Courtney Schaefer, a tow truck driver who was killed when responding to an emergency call during a blizzard four years ago.

Improvements to Kirkella Community Pasture

RM of Wallace-Woodworth
Farm Stress Line seeing an increase in calls

Farm Stress Line seeing an increase in calls

Many producers have turned to the Farm Stress Line to help deal with some of the stress and feelings of isolation brought on by the job.
More Canadians actively looking to buy Canadian Food

More Canadians actively looking to buy Canadian Food

A survey by Farm Credit Canada indicates that more Canadians are actively seeking out Canadian-produced food.
Sask. reports one COVID-19 related death, 178 new cases Sunday

Sask. reports one COVID-19 related death, 178 new cases Sunday

Additional 5,999 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given
Moosomin skate path proved popular

Moosomin skate path proved popular

The Peter Nabholz Circle Skate Way has seen huge success through the winter months by providing Moosomin residents with a place they can enjoy the crisp winter air while maintaining a safe social distance.
Moosomin rallies around Levi Jamieson

Moosomin rallies around Levi Jamieson

In October, 2020, Moosomin high school student Levi Jamieson was in an ATV accident and was rushed to Regina General Hospital by STARS air ambulance before being flown to Royal University Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Saskatoon.

Lac La Ronge chief recipient of national women’s leadership award

Tammy Cook-Searson has served her community for almost a quarter of a century. But she believes one of her greatest accomplishments is still several months away from completion.
Sunny Side Up - A porch makes room for many things

Sunny Side Up - A porch makes room for many things

Anything can happen on a porch. Connection. Refreshment. Reflection. Rejection, sometimes. Even buying and selling. As a child in the sixties, I had the chore of sweeping our small front porch clear of its weekly accumulation of dirt and spiders.
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