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NDP release “People First” election platform

NDP release “People First” election platform

Saskatoon– The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) announced it complete 2020 election platform in Saskatoon on Oct. 9, focusing on “People First.
Gardener's Notebook - Shortest day of the year on the horizon

Gardener's Notebook - Shortest day of the year on the horizon

Gardening season has ended, and with everything going on in the world we might begin to feel that a long, cold winter lies before us with no exciting prospects.
Blueberries could be next in line for U.S. tariffs

Blueberries could be next in line for U.S. tariffs

Canadian blueberries are big business. Big enough that they might be next in line for U.S. tariffs. Last month, the U.S.
Abundance of one salmon species affects all others, B.C. study suggests

Abundance of one salmon species affects all others, B.C. study suggests

A healthy spawning run from one salmon species may play a more important role in the survival of other species than previously known, new research from Simon Fraser University suggests.

Virtual breed shows headline Agribition's suite of digital and live programs in 2020

Regina, Saskatchewan - Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is unveiling its full suite of programs for 2020, headlined by the most comprehensive multi-breed virtual cattle show series in Canada; the Agribition Evolution Series, presented by RBC and sup
How climate change impacts Indigenous food sovereignty

How climate change impacts Indigenous food sovereignty

Climate change has been a point of discussion and contention for some time now, with the affects of it becoming undeniable. Researchers believe that because of climate change we have about 20 years before the damage will become irrevocable.
USask researcher targets aggressive breast cancers with new drugs

USask researcher targets aggressive breast cancers with new drugs

SASKATOON – More than 5,100 women in Canada—about 75 a day—will die from breast cancers this year, a dismal statistic that University of Saskatchewan (USask) radiopharmacist Dr.
COVID-19 puts the brakes on Canada’s population growth

COVID-19 puts the brakes on Canada’s population growth

International migration has slowed down because of the global pandemic, causing Canada’s rate of population growth to plummet to record lows, reports Statistics Canada.
Sask. Party releases full platform for 2020 election

Sask. Party releases full platform for 2020 election

Saskatoon– After over a week of making piecemeal policy announcements, the Saskatchewan Party released its complete policy platform in Saskatoon on Oct. 9.
Baler destroyed by fire

Baler destroyed by fire

A baler caught on fire north of the city near Canora Thursday. The fire send smoke billowing into the sky, while causing obviously extensive damage to the piece of farm equipment.
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