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Oldest living Indigenous Second World War veteran fought for fairness "all his life"

Oldest living Indigenous Second World War veteran fought for fairness "all his life"

Philip Favel, 98, has never stopped fighting for Indigenous veterans since he landed on Juno Beach. On Sunday, the Canadian War Museum unveiled a portrait honouring him for Indigenous Veterans Day.
New e-book from USask and U of R policy school examines core issues of 2020 provincial election

New e-book from USask and U of R policy school examines core issues of 2020 provincial election

The Saskatchewan Election: A 2020 Perspective provides a snapshot of the provincial election and the outcomes in a variety of policy areas.
Veteran Service Club Support Program gets added funds

Veteran Service Club Support Program gets added funds

The Saskatchewan Veteran Service Club Support Program continues to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the clubs as well as support not only the veterans, but their families and communities.
Royal Helium putting together winter drilling program in SW Sask., plans SE Sask. for next year

Royal Helium putting together winter drilling program in SW Sask., plans SE Sask. for next year

Saskatoon– Saskatoon-based Royal Helium Ltd. is in the final stages of putting together a winter drilling program, according to president and CEO Andrew Davidson on Nov. 10.

Coming to Canada During COVID-19? You’ll Need an App for That

The federal government will be requiring all entrants to Canada to self-report their health and quarantine arrangements using the ArriveCAN app prior to arrival.
Sask. reports 127 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Sask. reports 127 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

There are 127 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 10, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 4,214 cases.
Langenburg's acclaimed Mayor - Jeremy Stasiuk

Langenburg's acclaimed Mayor - Jeremy Stasiuk

Jeremy Stasiuk is the new Mayor of Langenburg. Previously holding the councillor position, he was acclaimed as mayor without opposition.
Potential COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Yorkton, Ituna, Fort Qu’Appelle, Indian Head

Potential COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Yorkton, Ituna, Fort Qu’Appelle, Indian Head

Also Regina, Estevan and Weyburn
Thinking I Do With Words - People tend to be nicer to cats than people

Thinking I Do With Words - People tend to be nicer to cats than people

Comedian Ed Byrne once observed we are nicer to cats than people, telling the story of how he found a cat by his garbage and now he lives with them, which most people would never do with a person.

Reginan restores veteran's long-neglected rural grave site

Way back in March in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan Kirkpatrick used directives for physical distancing to fulfil another directive: Remembering the soldiers who fought and died for Canada.
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