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Fire ban issued for northern Sask. amid extreme wildfire risk

Fire ban issued for northern Sask. amid extreme wildfire risk

A provincial fire ban was issued July 10 for the area between the provincial forest boundary and the Churchill River due to fire risk.
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SPSA bolsters wildfire response; aim for more proactive approach

SPSA bolsters wildfire response; aim for more proactive approach

The SPSA offers both prevention and mitigation programs, such as FireSmart and youth education, to reduce the risk of wildfires.
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NDP calls for action on housing as thousands of units sit empty

NDP calls for action on housing as thousands of units sit empty

The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the province to act as thousands of public housing units sit vacant amid a growing homelessness crisis.
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SHA implements programs to address health-care facility closures

SHA implements programs to address health-care facility closures

Gov't defends rural ER services after NDP says it's failing to alert public about hospital closures and service disruptions.
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Four beaches in Saskatchewan placed on E.coli advisory

Four Saskatchewan beaches remain with Elevated E. coli levels, warned by health officials
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Partnership to boost Saskatchewan's agricultural entrepreneurs

Partnership to boost Saskatchewan's agricultural entrepreneurs

The Saskatchewan Food Centre and Cultivator by Conexus have partnered to boost entrepreneurship in the province’s agri-food sector.
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High-tech buffalo tracking at Buffalo Pound

High-tech buffalo tracking at Buffalo Pound

GPS tags allow visitors to identify herd’s location.
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Rural Ambassador Program supports women entrepreneurs

Rural Ambassador Program supports women entrepreneurs

Second cohort of mentors to connect entrepreneurs with WESK resources, one another.
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Rural ER closures spark concern over patient safety, NDP says

Rural ER closures spark concern over patient safety, NDP says

Sask. NDP critic Keith Jorgenson says rural hospital closures, like those in Watrous, are chaotic and endanger lives in remote communities.
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Indigenous duo competes on Season 11 of Amazing Race Canada

Indigenous duo competes on Season 11 of Amazing Race Canada

Rebecca Merasty and Rebecca Wyatt bring rural roots and energy as one of three Indigenous teams on this season of Amazing Race Canada.
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