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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.
Incident in Humboldt parking lot results in several charges

Incident in Humboldt parking lot results in several charges

Preeceville man charged
NDP, STF say return to school can only work if properly funded

NDP, STF say return to school can only work if properly funded

The provincial government’s plan to return students to their classrooms in September can’t put additional work on teachers, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation says.
Editorial - How did we not learn from war?

Editorial - How did we not learn from war?

This weekend your local newspaper covered two events that seemingly have little in common, yet when you pause to reflect for a moment they are indeed connected, a connection that sadly speaks to just how little our world seems to have evolved in 75-y

Working to encourage women in politics

Equal Voice has had some lofty ambitions since being formed in 2001. And those goals are continuing ahead of the 2020 Saskatchewan provincial election.
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