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COVID-19 update: 20 new cases, three in hospital, 643 recoveries

COVID-19 update: 20 new cases, three in hospital, 643 recoveries

There are 20 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 21, bringing the provincial total to 746. Eighteen of the new cases are in the South region and two are in the Far North region.
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, CMA reflects on the perspectives of Indigenous leaders

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, CMA reflects on the perspectives of Indigenous leaders

Statement by the Canadian Medical Association: CMA recognizes that systemic racism and structural inequities exist within the health system and society. We have a collective responsibility to change this, now more than ever.
Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous Peoples Day

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on National Indigenous Peoples Day: "On National Indigenous Peoples Day – and throughout National Indigenous History Month – we celebrate the unique heritage, cultures, art, and
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.
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