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Editorial - Looking at a modern Y2K bug scenario

Editorial - Looking at a modern Y2K bug scenario

Back before 2000, there was a ton of hype about the “Y2K bug,” which was the result of some short-sighted programming in order to save a couple bits of data.
USask researchers team up with companies to make hand sanitizer

USask researchers team up with companies to make hand sanitizer

University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers and three local companies are helping to address a provincial shortage of hand sanitizer using a bioprocessing facility on the USask campus to temporarily produce sanitizer and key ingredients, while the
Yorkton RCMP execute Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant

Yorkton RCMP execute Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant

At a residence on Betts Avenue
Sliding Hills Charolais hold annual sale

Sliding Hills Charolais hold annual sale

With the world social distancing, this year’s edition of the Sliding Hills Charolais Sale was an online affair. But that did not stop brisk bidding for the stock on offer from Canora-area producers; Carey and LeeAnn Weinbender and family.
Stolen equipment - Carlyle RCMP

Stolen equipment - Carlyle RCMP

Stolen Equipment from a rural property near the community of Manor. Carlyle RCMP received a complaint on April 9th that several days earlier a vehicle and garage were broken into.

SHA implements stronger screening and masking requirements for healthcare workers

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) CEO Scott Livingstone announced Tuesday they will be strengthening screening and masking among healthcare works to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Adapting in a pandemic: the Saskatchewanderer

Adapting in a pandemic: the Saskatchewanderer

When Leah Mertz signed up to be the new Saskatchewanderer, she could not imagine a worldwide pandemic putting a halt on the traditional government program that has been taking place over the last decade.

Another generation knows child poverty

Almost thirty-one years ago, in 1989, all the federally elected politicians representing all political parties, unanimously voted to end child poverty by the new millennium.

SaskPower offers power line safety reminder

Farm-related line contacts continue to increase year-over-year

Province implements relief measures for oil and gas sector

Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre has announced a number of measures to support Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have to preserve what we can,” said Eyre.
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