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The Meeple Guild - Escapism in this time of isolation via games

The Meeple Guild - Escapism in this time of isolation via games

So we are all in self-isolation mode as much as is reasonable. That might sound like it’s a jail term, but being at home with time on your hands can be a time to relax, once you get past the concerns of COVID-19 and making sure rent is paid.
Sunny Side Up - Ancient words for a new crisis

Sunny Side Up - Ancient words for a new crisis

An embarrassing truth confronts us all. We first-world emperors have no clothes after all.
Rattlers announce 2020 U SPORTS draft picks

Rattlers announce 2020 U SPORTS draft picks

​The Saskatchewan Rattlers​, member club of the ​Canadian Elite Basketball League​ (CEBL), are excited to announce that Chan De Ciman, Alexander Dewar and Rashawn Browne have been drafted by the club in the 2020 U SPORTS Draft.
USask researchers map cannabis genome to improve crops and health

USask researchers map cannabis genome to improve crops and health

Unlocking the full potential of cannabis for agriculture and human health will require a co-ordinated scientific effort to assemble and map the cannabis genome, according to a just-published international study led by University of Saskatchewan (USas
Nature Conservancy of Canada working to protect shoreline along Buffalo Pound Lake

Nature Conservancy of Canada working to protect shoreline along Buffalo Pound Lake

A well-known natural area that filters the drinking water for approximately 25 per cent of Saskatchewan’s population needs the public’s help
A time to build

A time to build

With late March temperatures climbing above freezing Saturday, it was a good day to do some building, and maintain self-isolation.
An old-fashioned safari in the city

An old-fashioned safari in the city

Giraffes and panda and penguins appeared in windows and front yards around the city today.
30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask.

30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask.

As of March 28, 2020, the province of Saskatchewan has 30 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 134.
Angus Vincent goes back to his roots

Angus Vincent goes back to his roots

Local musician Angus Vincent is going back to his roots. Now preparing his next album, Vincent has released two singles from the upcoming project. The first single is going back to Vincent’s roots as a songwriter.
Gardener's Notebook - A cup of tea and a look back

Gardener's Notebook - A cup of tea and a look back

We were sorry to miss out on our last meeting on March 18; we were very much looking forward to our special guest, Maira Waelchli from Florissima, showing us how to make a bright and beautiful spring arrangement to get us out of our winter slump! We
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