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Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer

Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer

Paul Bunker and Ed Owens collaborated to use oil-sniffing dogs in 2016 when a Husky oil pipeline spilled hundreds of thousands of litres into the North Saskatchewan River. 
Cheque brings SV Museum closer to locomotive restoration goal

Cheque brings SV Museum closer to locomotive restoration goal

The funds will go toward the restoration of the historic locomotive, which is an important part of Estevan's coal heritage.
Today in History: January 25

Today in History: January 25

In 1961, U.S. President John F. Kennedy held the first presidential news conference carried live on radio and television.
Moose Jaw responsible for 85% of Viaduct rebuild cost, nat'l agency rules

Moose Jaw responsible for 85% of Viaduct rebuild cost, nat'l agency rules

The City of Moose Jaw is likely responsible for paying most of the $25.1 million costs to rebuild the Thunderbird Viaduct, based on a recent decision by the CTA.
Sask. weather: What a difference a day makes

Sask. weather: What a difference a day makes

While there are a few communities across the province expecting light snow and some clouds, no sudden whiteouts are in the forecast.
Mexican resort refunds Saskatchewan woman who says she was pressured to sign NDA

Mexican resort refunds Saskatchewan woman who says she was pressured to sign NDA

Allison Field says Sunwing Vacations reached an agreement with the resort to refund more than half of the money she and others paid for the all-inclusive vacation.
RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses

RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses

“We've had 58 homicides in rural RCMP areas (over the past) year, and we've never had that many. We've never had close to that many, and our members are burnt out." - National Police Federation director for the Prairies
Reduction in MJPS’s budget request ‘very helpful,' mayor says

Reduction in MJPS’s budget request ‘very helpful,' mayor says

Budget25: Mayor James Murdock praised the police service's leadership team for reviewing the 2025 budget and finding ways to reduce the funding request, with those efforts being noticeable and something the police board appreciates.
Continuing care aid course students can now work while attending class

Continuing care aid course students can now work while attending class

Continuing care assistants can now work while going to school at Suncrest College. Students will spend three days in a classroom setting, allowing students to find employment while taking their education.
Sports This Week: New pro league focused on women’s volleyball

Sports This Week: New pro league focused on women’s volleyball

Ultimately, maybe that will mean an LOVB team in Canada. Vicky Savard hopes so.
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