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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.
Investigation launched into alleged racist game played in B.C. hospitals

Investigation launched into alleged racist game played in B.C. hospitals

Health Minister Adrian Dix hosted an impromptu press conference this morning to address alleged racist actions in emergency rooms at B.C. hospitals that were recently brought to his attention.

La Ronge - Multi-million dollar Indigenous wellness centre breaks ground

A groundbreaking ceremony took place at the future site of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s new wellness, healing and recovery centre Wednesday.
RCMP respond to two-vehicle collision along Highway 304

RCMP respond to two-vehicle collision along Highway 304

On June 19, 2020, at approximately 9:44 a.m., Loon Lake RCMP received the report of a two-vehicle collision along Highway 304 at Morin Creek, involving two pick up trucks.
Melfort building permit numbers jump by $3.05 million compared to last year

Melfort building permit numbers jump by $3.05 million compared to last year

MELFORT — Compared to last year, the City of Melfort saw a large increase in building permits, according to the Building Permit Report brought to the last council meeting. The report brought to the June 15 council meeting showed $7.
New sergeant welcomed to Hudson Bay/Porcupine Plain detachment

New sergeant welcomed to Hudson Bay/Porcupine Plain detachment

PORCUPINE PLAIN, HUDSON BAY — Rod Rudnisky has only been in Hudson Bay a few weeks but said he is feeling welcomed into the community as the new commanding officer of the Hudson Bay/Porcupine Plain RCMP detachment.
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