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Global warming increases human health risk due to toxic algae in Canadian Prairie lakes

Global warming increases human health risk due to toxic algae in Canadian Prairie lakes

New research by scientists at the University of Regina’s Institute of Environmental Change and Society shows that global warming is increasing levels of toxic algae detrimental to human health.
Some northeast Sask. outdoor pools to reopen, too late to reopen for others

Some northeast Sask. outdoor pools to reopen, too late to reopen for others

While the provincial government said outdoor swimming pools can be open to be public, some pools in the region are uncertain if they reopen this year at all.
Legislature votes down suicide prevention bill

Legislature votes down suicide prevention bill

Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is “at a loss” after Bill No. 618 — the Saskatchewan Strategy for Suicide Prevention Act — was voted down on Friday.
Some local outdoor swimming pools hope they can reopen, too late for others

Some local outdoor swimming pools hope they can reopen, too late for others

EAST CENTRAL — While the provincial government said outdoor swimming pools can be open to be public, some pools in the region are uncertain if they reopen this year at all.
COVID-19 update: 11 new cases, three in hospital, 72 active

COVID-19 update: 11 new cases, three in hospital, 72 active

There are 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 20, bringing the provincial total to 726.

Coastal erosion on Yukon’s only Arctic island exposes looming climate threat

Researchers are looking toward Herschel Island, the northernmost point of Yukon, to understand how coastal erosion is contributing to the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Sask. First Nation looks to rekindle former tree nursery's legacy

INDIAN HEAD, Sask. — You can’t really miss seeing them when you drive across the Prairies — straight rows of dense, dark-green trees, positioned as if someone had thrown up a tall, thick wall in the middle of a field.

Sask. legislature votes down suicide prevention bill

Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is “at a loss” after Bill No. 618 — the Saskatchewan Strategy for Suicide Prevention Act — was voted down on Friday.
Update - Undetermined death not suspicious - downtown Saskatoon

Update - Undetermined death not suspicious - downtown Saskatoon

UPDATE: The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Unit and the Office of the Coroner are continuing to investigate the discovery of a deceased male that occurred earlier today in the 300 block of 21 St E.
La Loche woman injured in hit and run collision

La Loche woman injured in hit and run collision

On June 19 at approximately 2:30 am., La Loche RCMP along with La Loche Emergency Medical Services responded to a report of an injured female found laying on the street in the village of La Loche.
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