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Decades of volunteering with Merle Sherwin

Decades of volunteering with Merle Sherwin

At their conference in 2019, the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils recognized four prominent volunteers from different arts councils through the province.
Métis treasurer wants a seat at the table amid COVID-19 crisis

Métis treasurer wants a seat at the table amid COVID-19 crisis

The elected treasurer for the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan is demanding a seat at the table of the Provincial Métis Council following its court appeal of her role as treasurer.
Politics - It’s getting better, but it may not seem so

Politics - It’s getting better, but it may not seem so

Things are getting better, although it may be hard to convince people that this is the case. After all, there are legitimate reasons of late to think that the impact of this COVID-19 pandemic is making things much worse.
Thinking I do with words - These are a few of my favorite things

Thinking I do with words - These are a few of my favorite things

Anyone who has gone on a social media site has been able to witness people posting all about their favorite stuff.
RCMP Name the Puppy 2020: Announcing the winners

RCMP Name the Puppy 2020: Announcing the winners

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Name the Puppy contest. The winning names will be given to the first 13 puppies born at the Police Dog Services Training Centre in 2020.
Re-Open Saskatchewan will continue despite outbreaks in two communities

Re-Open Saskatchewan will continue despite outbreaks in two communities

Premier Scott Moe announced on Wednesday the province has recorded its sixth death related to COVID-19. It’s the second this week. The sixth death related to the virus was a resident in their 80s from the far north region who died in long-term care.
Hundreds of vehicles circle Sask. legislature in support of Unifor 594

Hundreds of vehicles circle Sask. legislature in support of Unifor 594

Hundreds of vehicles containing job-actioned Co-op Refinery workers, family, friends and supporters circled the Saskatchewan legislature in hopes of reminding Premier Scott Moe and company that they are “ready to work.
Reminder to drive safe

Reminder to drive safe

On April 28, 2020 this truck collided with a signpost in the parking lot at the Parkland Mall. Yorkton Fire Protective Services attended and there was some fuel spilled on the scene.
Biggar RCMP lay charges after hit and run

Biggar RCMP lay charges after hit and run

On April 21, 2020, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Biggar RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision south of Highway #51, approximately six kilometres east of Biggar, Sask. It was reported that a truck travelling north collided with a parked car.
Ag businesses adapting to Covid-19

Ag businesses adapting to Covid-19

The vast majority of businesses throughout Canada have felt the impact of Covid-19 over the last two months.
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