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More protection needed for Sask. wetlands, says water ecology group

More protection needed for Sask. wetlands, says water ecology group

A concerned citizens group focused on sustaining water ecosystems in Saskatchewan is calling on the provincial government to do more to protect wetlands, after the environment ministry announced a recent reclassification of 74,000 acres of Crown land

Concerns raised over unkempt state of provincial entrance

When you enter somewhere, you’re usually greeted with some sort of welcome to let you know you’ve arrived or to empower you to stay. Sometimes this is a lasting first impression.
Another first-degree murder charge laid in Tiki Laverdiere homicide

Another first-degree murder charge laid in Tiki Laverdiere homicide

A ninth person charged has been charged in relation to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation, according to RCMP. The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit (MCU)-North has been investigating the homicide of Tiki Laverdiere for over a year.
Building next generation ‘smart pill’ gut-imaging device with AI sensors

Building next generation ‘smart pill’ gut-imaging device with AI sensors

For improved cancer detection
Salmonella biofilm protein causes autoimmune responses—possible link with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

Salmonella biofilm protein causes autoimmune responses—possible link with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

Scientists from the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Temple University in Philadelphia, Penn.
Humboldt aims to reopen indoor pool by end of month

Humboldt aims to reopen indoor pool by end of month

HUMBOLDT — While the Saskatchewan government announced that indoor pools can now reopen as part of Phase 4 of the Reopen Saskatchewan plan, Humboldt's Aquatic Centre won’t reopen yet.
More protection needed for Sask. wetlands, says water ecology group

More protection needed for Sask. wetlands, says water ecology group

A concerned citizens group focused on sustaining water ecosystems in Saskatchewan is calling on the provincial government to do more to protect wetlands, after the environment ministry announced a recent reclassification of 74,000 acres of Crown land
'Never seen a hailstorm like that;' local farmers face lean year after storm

'Never seen a hailstorm like that;' local farmers face lean year after storm

EAST CENTRAL — The hail that hammered Saskatchewan’s east central region earlier this month left local farmers with fewer crops and tighter margins.
Be bear aware this summer

Be bear aware this summer

With the summer season now upon us, the Ministry of Environment is reminding residents to be bear aware.

First a 639-kilometre walk, then a hunger strike: asking for action on suicide prevention

The night that private member’s Bill 618 was defeated on the floor of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly, Tristen Durocher had a dream.
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