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A First Nation with some of the richest uranium deposits in northern Saskatchewan wants an exploration company off its land.

Paying farmers to plant cover crops and use less fertilizer could reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 10 million tonnes, according to a new report.

Seniors, patients, astronauts will benefit

Joanne Weber, daughter of Ed and Lois Weber of Wilkie, has been named as the first-ever research chair in deaf education. The focus of her work and research is the impact of thearts on language and literacy outcomes for deaf children and youth.

An Alberta court ordered an updated Gladue Report for an Onion Lake Cree Nation woman facing drug trafficking charges in that province.

All registered vehicle owners living in Saskatchewan who have paid premiums in the last three years can soon expect a one-time rebate from SGI. The provincial government said it has approved a total of $285 million in rebates.

Don Windels, executive director of the Lighthouse Supported Living for the last 18 years, says a change is needed in the way homeless shelters are funded.

TISDALE — Tisdale council has unanimously passed a mutual aid agreement with the RM of Barrier Valley to assist them with their firefighting services as required.

MELFORT — The North East School Division (NESD) board has approved $200,000 to replace several sections of the roof on Melfort’s Reynolds Central School.

Vaccine Delivery There were 3,545 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 69,451.