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Sask. will appeal ruling on pronouns in school

Sask. will appeal ruling on pronouns in school

Minister disappointed and concerned about the precedent that it may set on the use of the Notwithstanding Clause.
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Shelly Palmer - OpenAI Launches Text-to-Video Model Sora

Shelly Palmer - OpenAI Launches Text-to-Video Model Sora

Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.
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Teachers decline to resume negotiations, plan job sanctions

Teachers decline to resume negotiations, plan job sanctions

The STF says to expect an escalation of job sanctions after the February break.
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Canadian Idol contestant two-steps it up for small town fundraiser

Canadian Idol contestant two-steps it up for small town fundraiser

A chance meeting brings fundraising for the Manitou Pioneers Museum in Neilburg.
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Two Onion Lake residents arrested with homemade firearm

Two Onion Lake residents arrested with homemade firearm

The two were arrested by Lloydminster, Alta., RCMP while conducting proactive patrols on Hwy 16 in Lloydminster, Sask.
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Jail time for Little Pine woman involved in armed carjacking

Jail time for Little Pine woman involved in armed carjacking

The armed carjacking occurred on Hwy 16 east of Lloydminster in August 2023.
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When cutting expenses isn't enough: Experts weigh in on how to increase your income

When cutting expenses isn't enough: Experts weigh in on how to increase your income

People opting for part-time work or side hustles also need to keep in mind they'll be paying taxes on that extra income.
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Aging population will widen labour gap in Canadian agriculture: report

Aging population will widen labour gap in Canadian agriculture: report

Even with a projected increase in temporary foreign workers by 2030, 22,000 positions will still remain vacant. 
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Sask. library decries censorship; to celebrate banned books

Sask. library decries censorship; to celebrate banned books

One Saskatchewan library is standing up to Canadian book bans next week as they celebrate Canada's 40th Freedom to Read Week.
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SHA points to progress on Capacity Pressure Action Plans

SHA points to progress on Capacity Pressure Action Plans

In media conference Thursday, Sask. Health Authority points to action in addressing capacity pressure including hiring or posting for 280 positions in Regina and Saskatoon.
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