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USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence moves into next stage of development

USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence moves into next stage of development

Has new interim director
One bright spot in the pandemic – watching birds from home

One bright spot in the pandemic – watching birds from home

You can help birds from the safety of your own home by joining Project FeederWatch!
USask researcher and Métis partners collaborate to jig away cardiac woes

USask researcher and Métis partners collaborate to jig away cardiac woes

SASKATOON – In a first-of-its-kind Canadian study, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Heather Foulds will assess the physical, mental, cultural, and social benefits that result from performing traditional Métis social dances—something she
New building codes under review not tough enough on energy efficiency, report warns

New building codes under review not tough enough on energy efficiency, report warns

New Canadian building codes under review by a National Research Council committee would allow for designs that are not as energy-efficient as they could be, according to one university study.
History comes alive with launching of traditional Mi’kmaq canoe

History comes alive with launching of traditional Mi’kmaq canoe

The birch bark canoe was once the principal means of transportation for First Nations people, but over the years it has become somewhat of a lost entity.
How a service dog named Nova helped Mackenzie get ‘a new lease on life’

How a service dog named Nova helped Mackenzie get ‘a new lease on life’

“Xa̱lp̓ida’s,” says ten year-old Mackenzie to Nova, her English Cream Golden Retriever. It means, ‘Turn around’. Not many dogs are learning in Kwak̓wala, but this is a unique friendship.
Terriers win preseason home opener

Terriers win preseason home opener

After a 3-0 win in Melville Friday, the Yorkton Terriers hosted the Millionaires at the Westland Arena Saturday. Kolton Leslie started the scoring, with the first goal of the Melville Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League preseason 6:48 into the game.
Lady Gridders end season in the snow with win

Lady Gridders end season in the snow with win

It reminded of a gridiron game encased in a snow globe as the Yorkton Lady Gridders played host to Estevan at Century Field Saturday afternoon.
Here’s where to find every wind turbine in Canada

Here’s where to find every wind turbine in Canada

Want to know the exact location and specifications of every wind turbine in Canada? The federal government has you covered.
Worry in the water

Worry in the water

Whale research at Churchill Northern Studies Centre
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