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Opinion: Carbon taxes driving food prices higher

Opinion: Carbon taxes driving food prices higher

Could become a much more significant driver of food inflation than climate change itself.
Nature is Awesome - 30 pounds of 'thorn pig'

Nature is Awesome - 30 pounds of 'thorn pig'

Regina Police Chief Evan Bray to retire

Regina Police Chief Evan Bray to retire

Bray set to leave after seven years as Police Chief and 28 years with Regina Police Service.
Plans announced for 5th anniversary of Humboldt Broncos crash

Plans announced for 5th anniversary of Humboldt Broncos crash

The City of Humboldt will be marking the fifth anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos collision.
Battlefords RCMP launches crime reduction initiative

Battlefords RCMP launches crime reduction initiative

As of March 27, the North Battleford RCMP CRT have executed over 100 warrants for arrest, laid 95 new charges [relating to firearms, persons crimes, vehicle, and property-related crimes], and laid 92 provincial charges.
MGBHLM First Nation holds first-of-its kind uplifting gala

MGBHLM First Nation holds first-of-its kind uplifting gala

Dozens of artists, including powwow dancers, musicians, a comedian, and a motivational speaker, highlighted the gala honoring recently passed Young Boady and a young first nation boy Kynyon Starchief-Walkingbear as he battles cancer.
Changes coming to NB Community Grant committee

Changes coming to NB Community Grant committee

Plans to change mandate of Sask. Lotteries Community Grant Adjudication Committee to Parks & Recreation.
Spiritwood resident wins record Poker Lotto jackpot prize

Spiritwood resident wins record Poker Lotto jackpot prize

Royal flush won Cheryl Dumas a jackpot of $245,040.70.
Tributes pour in upon death of MLA Derek Meyers

Tributes pour in upon death of MLA Derek Meyers

Derek Meyers was a former Global TV sports anchor before going into politics in 2020, serving as MLA for Regina Walsh Acres.
Safe consumption sites not funded again in budget

Safe consumption sites not funded again in budget

Daily Leg Update - Calls from medical students at the Leg for the province to fund safe consumption sites and also nasal naloxone.
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