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Tisdale looking at alternatives to dog breed ban

Tisdale looking at alternatives to dog breed ban

TISDALE — Tisdale council is continuing to discuss whether a ban on pitbulls and other dog breeds in the town will help protect citizens.
Researchers test various types of masks to see what’s most effective

Researchers test various types of masks to see what’s most effective

A group of researchers who put together a homemade testing system for face masks has reported that some masks are excellent at stopping the spread of mouth droplets while some are not useful at all.
Farmers embrace digital platform

Farmers embrace digital platform

Two tech-savvy farmers and an agricultural expert and retailer took part in a video-conference panel Thursday morning to discuss the state of farming in 2020 amidst COVID-19.
Sask. First Nations go hands-on with pandemic back-to-school plans

Sask. First Nations go hands-on with pandemic back-to-school plans

While parents form covert Facebook groups and teachers mull collective action over the province’s back-to-school pandemic plan, some First Nations in the province are opting for specific, hands-on approaches to curb viral spread of COVID-19 in their
Horizon School Division to require masks in certain cases

Horizon School Division to require masks in certain cases

EAST CENTRAL — Horizon School Division students in Grades 4 and above will be required to wear masks in school in cases where physical distancing is not possible.
Creepy new robo call tells Canadians 'time to stay home, stay safe'

Creepy new robo call tells Canadians 'time to stay home, stay safe'

There's a creepy new robo call making the rounds in Canada, but its purpose and origin remain unclear. After the receiver picks up the call – typically from an 800 number – a pre-recorded robotic female voice says: "This is just a test call.
Nipawin Hawks captain asking region to vote for his hometown Pense for Hockeyville

Nipawin Hawks captain asking region to vote for his hometown Pense for Hockeyville

The captain of the Nipawin Hawks is encouraging the region to support his hometown Pense in the Kraft Hockeyville 2020 finals.
New physician coming to Lanigan

New physician coming to Lanigan

LANIGAN — A new physician is coming to Lanigan. Dr. Mohd Enamul Hoque will be providing Primary Health Care services out of the Lanigan and District Medical Clinic, Lanigan Integrated Hospital and Central Parkland Lodge as of Monday, Aug. 17.
Province investing $15 million into agtech, seeking to leverage private equity

Province investing $15 million into agtech, seeking to leverage private equity

Agricultural technology companies are receiving a $15 boost from the provincial government Through Innovation Saskatchewan, funds will be invested in a privately-managed fund targeted exclusively at agtech companies that require venture capital to de
'Let it burn': activist likens suicide prevention policy to ignoring forest fires

'Let it burn': activist likens suicide prevention policy to ignoring forest fires

Métis musician Tristen Durocher is in the second week of a 44-day hunger strike to push for more action to combat high suicide rates in northern Saskatchewan.
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