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Building next generation ‘smart pill’ gut-imaging device with AI sensors

Building next generation ‘smart pill’ gut-imaging device with AI sensors

For improved cancer detection
Salmonella biofilm protein causes autoimmune responses—possible link with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

Salmonella biofilm protein causes autoimmune responses—possible link with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

Scientists from the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Temple University in Philadelphia, Penn.
Petting Zoo popular place for youngsters

Petting Zoo popular place for youngsters

With COVID-19 restrictions easing people are getting out and having some summer fun. Friday, Yorkton’s Darcy Zaharia took the family to visit the petting zoo at Canora Beach on Good Spirit Lake.
Saturday morning ride for summer fun

Saturday morning ride for summer fun

The wonderful weather Saturday was perfect for a horse ride. So, that is exactly what Kristina, Jillian and Emma Just did for some morning relaxation on their farm west of Yorkton.
UPDATED: Parkland U15 Expos play doubleheader

UPDATED: Parkland U15 Expos play doubleheader

The boys are back on the diamonds. After the uncertainty of COVID-19 put the 2020 summer season in question for minor baseball teams in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and Canada, at least some teams,are back in action.
Member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan

Member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan

Heads review of anti-Indigenous racism in B.C.’s health-care system
Be bear aware this summer

Be bear aware this summer

With the summer season now upon us, the Ministry of Environment is reminding residents to be bear aware.
Gardener's Notebook - Unusual plants sought by club

Gardener's Notebook - Unusual plants sought by club

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society has always been about promoting horticulture and gardening, so here is something new from the group! Do you have an unusual plant? Take a photo and submit it to our website for our new feature “Mystery P

Tool find spurs archaeological investigation of First Nation farming in Manitoba

Brandon University (BU) and the Manitoba Archaeological Society (MAS) are collaborating on an archaeological project in hopes of revealing the lives of pre-contact Indigenous farmers.
First PGPP project now delivering renewable solar power to provincial grid

First PGPP project now delivering renewable solar power to provincial grid

Project in Preeceville area
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