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Culture days bring old teachings to young people

Many people and organizations are creating programs to teach youth and even older people who may not have been taught their culture, about traditional ways of their ancestors.

Chitek Lake man diagnosed with mesothelioma two years into retirement

Work Safe Saskatchewan says that asbestos exposure is the leading cause of work-related deaths in the province and is launching an awareness campaign called ‘Asbestos kills. It’s best to test.
PEI city comes up with backward idea for Santa Claus parade during pandemic

PEI city comes up with backward idea for Santa Claus parade during pandemic

SUMMERSIDE, PEI – Instead of floats passing by the residents of Summerside, this year's Santa Claus parade will have the residents passing by the floats. "It's the complete opposite of how a normal parade would go," Coun.

EU initiative asks Canada’s youth to think about big issues

Sagar Grewal wants Canadian youth to know their insights matter, and there might be a trip to Europe in the offing for those willing to enter a policy development competition he is helping to judge.
Redvers man charged with child pornography offences

Redvers man charged with child pornography offences

The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged a man from Redvers, SK with child pornography offences in relation to an investigation that began in August 2020 into the online accessing of child pornography through file sharing network
Prince Albert triple murder case delayed again

Prince Albert triple murder case delayed again

A Prince Albert man accused of killing his son and parents and attempting to kill his daughter had another court appearance scheduled Oct. 6 but the matter was adjourned again.
Two charged with organized crime offences appear in Prince Albert court

Two charged with organized crime offences appear in Prince Albert court

Two people charged after a lengthy police investigation into organized crime in the Prince Albert area had more court appearances.
Meadow Lake woman sentenced to six months in jail

Meadow Lake woman sentenced to six months in jail

A Meadow Lake woman was sentenced to six months in jail for weapons offences, robbery, mischief and obstruction of a peace officer. Monica Bouvier, 24, pleaded guilty and was to be sentenced Sept. 28 but the matter was adjourned to Oct.
Saskatoon man facing child porn charges has court appearance

Saskatoon man facing child porn charges has court appearance

A Saskatoon man charged with possessing and distributing child pornography had another appearance in Saskatoon Provincial Court. John P.
Case against Hafford man facing child porn charges adjourned

Case against Hafford man facing child porn charges adjourned

The case against a Hafford man facing child pornography charges was adjourned in Saskatoon Provincial Court. Kelly Beleznay, 55, is accused of accessing and possessing child pornography. A bench warrant to hold was issued Aug.
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