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Pulses prove to be a recipe for heart-healthy success

Pulses prove to be a recipe for heart-healthy success

Take one part pandemic, add one part food guide recommendations to consume more meat substitutes, season with years of nutrition research with athletes to improve their metabolism and performance, and voila, you’ve got an online cookbook with 50 tast
Fraudsters targeted almost 3 in 4 Canadians in 2020: survey

Fraudsters targeted almost 3 in 4 Canadians in 2020: survey

Submitted Canadians cannot afford to let their guard down when it comes to fraud prevention, according to a new survey conducted by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada).
More vaccines arrive in Canada

More vaccines arrive in Canada

Shipments of additional doses of the Health Canada Pfizer authorized COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada with more to follow throughout the week. This is an important continued step in our fight against COVID-19.
Feb. 21 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 2,428 new vaccinations, 182 new cases, 110 recoveries

Feb. 21 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 2,428 new vaccinations, 182 new cases, 110 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery There were 2,428 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 60,743.
Several factors make African violets ‘perfect’ houseplants

Several factors make African violets ‘perfect’ houseplants

Most gardeners are hopelessly addicted to seeing if “it will grow.” Even better if there is variety in what you are attempting to grow.
Highway fatality west of McLean

Highway fatality west of McLean

On Feb. 20, at approximately 11:45 a.m., White Butte RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision just west of McLean. When officers arrived minutes after receiving the call, EMS were already on scene.
'Mighty Bison' takes form at Allen Sapp Gallery

'Mighty Bison' takes form at Allen Sapp Gallery

As part of Wintertainment, a week of activities during the school break in North Battleford, artist Patricia Leguen of Saskatoon created the snow sculpture The Mighty Bison. Visitors were able to watch and learn how she carves the snow.
Feb. 20 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 4,233 more vaccinations, 193 new cases, 170 recoveries

Feb. 20 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 4,233 more vaccinations, 193 new cases, 170 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery There were 4,233 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 57,824.
A taste of the tropics near Scott

A taste of the tropics near Scott

Bet you’ve never heard of bananas, coconuts or even pineapples being grown in Saskatchewan? Shelly and Rick Gerein, operators of Gerein’s Greenhouse near Scott, just couldn’t shut the door and walk away after almost 25 years of operating a retail gre
The lizard and I

The lizard and I

The shed was full. Happy cows lay deep in oat straw chewing their cuds as brother Bill quietly moved among them, checking for signs of calving.
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