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Off appreciates driving for the Film Festival

Off appreciates driving for the Film Festival

Larry Off says being a volunteer is something he feels a good citizen should do if they are able. “I like to put something back into the community,” he said. Off added that helping out was also a way to forge contacts.
Strengthening a community

Strengthening a community

What makes a community strong? The people in and around that community and their desire to retain the fond connection each has with that community. This desire and fondness is felt very strongly in the Village of MacNutt and its surrounding area.
Gardener's Notebook - What were you doing on the solstice?

Gardener's Notebook - What were you doing on the solstice?

What were you doing at 3:43 pm on Saturday, June 20? Saturday was the summer solstice, which means that the earth was tilting towards the sun the very most that it can, and the sun was the highest in the sky, making it the longest day.
University of Regina professor receives close to $1 million

University of Regina professor receives close to $1 million

In federal funding for COVID-19 detection and treatment research

A highly promising sustainable battery for electric vehicles

McGill University researchers show that affordable materials could prove key for improving the batteries used in electric vehicles. The breakthrough was analyzed and confirmed with the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan.
Pandemic highlights role of traditional foods in hard times

Pandemic highlights role of traditional foods in hard times

Last November, University of Saskatchewan student Jill George’s father saw a moose step across the back lot of the family’s acreage near Meadow Lake. Her brother hurried after it, hopping on a quad and shooting the animal in the bush.
Slow down and stay safe this Canada Day

Slow down and stay safe this Canada Day

With Canada Day approaching the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding travelers to watch for construction zones and plan ahead so you reach your destination safely.
Hutterites hope for pandemic's end, return to regular routines

Hutterites hope for pandemic's end, return to regular routines

Over five centuries, Hutterites’ long history of seclusion, adherence to Protestantism and communal living has helped them survive constant persecution.
USask researchers to develop saliva-based COVID-19 home testing kit

USask researchers to develop saliva-based COVID-19 home testing kit

University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are part of two COVID-19-related projects awarded major federal funding today—one to develop a unique saliva-based test for COVID-19 detection and the other to track COVID-19 incidence rates among Canadi
Clubroot is at high levels in Manitoba’s Parkland

Clubroot is at high levels in Manitoba’s Parkland

Manitoba R.M. Hillsburg-Roblin-Shell River is in the red. Swan Valley West is also in the red. The “red” in this case designates high risk zones for clubroot in Manitoba.
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