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Fire season a concern for northern reeves

Fire season a concern for northern reeves

With many northern rural municipalities bordering on northern forests, many reeves and councillors cannot help but think about what this year’s forest fire season will bring.
Thinking I Do With Words - Context is vital to get why words can offend

Thinking I Do With Words - Context is vital to get why words can offend

While a quick glance to the right might indicate that I’m not the first person you would ask about race relations, I feel as though we need to talk a little bit about the words “all lives matter,” and why they’ve become very controversial in spite of
Seeding virtually complete in Sask.

Seeding virtually complete in Sask.

Seeding is virtually complete in most areas of the province, with 98 per cent of the crop now planted.
State of Agriculture: Grain prices a 'mixed bag' of ups and downs during pandemic

State of Agriculture: Grain prices a 'mixed bag' of ups and downs during pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic killing oil prices and grinding most of Saskatchewan’s economy to a halt through March and April, its impact on the agriculture sector is more of an economic blip, showing a “mixed bag” of price gains and losses, accordi
Two-spirit group sings for pride, equality, and healing

Two-spirit group sings for pride, equality, and healing

It was a very windy day on Saturday May 23rd when I met a group of two-spirit drummers and singers at the riverbank in Prince Albert.
Politics - Business support becoming biggest challenge

Politics - Business support becoming biggest challenge

We are winning the battle to flatten the curve, but maybe losing the battle to re-launch the economy. The latter is the next great fight for Saskatchewan.

UPDATED: 'Finding the Secret Path' wins a 2020 Canadian Screen Award

Film documents Tragically Hip’s frontman Gord Downie’s life along with his efforts to bring awareness of the history of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools
SaskAbilities adapts to virtual programming

SaskAbilities adapts to virtual programming

Like many organizations, SaskAbilities had to close their doors and work remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, in spite of the restrictions, they have been working hard to continue vital community supports remotely.
One COVID-19 case remains in hospital

One COVID-19 case remains in hospital

Two new cases recorded in Saskatchewan
Food Bank stocked and ready to help

Food Bank stocked and ready to help

The Salvation Army Food Bank has well-stocked shelves, and is ready to help anyone needing some added support in the face of the COVID-19 situation. “We’re ready to help anyone.
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