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Judges heading creation of wrongful conviction commission call for release of Saskatchewan sisters

Judges heading creation of wrongful conviction commission call for release of Saskatchewan sisters

Justices Harry LaForme and Juanita Westmoreland-Traore say conviction of Saskatchewan sisters strongly suggests miscarriage of justice
Efforts to stop impaired drivers earns national award

Efforts to stop impaired drivers earns national award

SGI has been named MADD Canada’s 2021 Citizen of Distinction
New cystic fibrosis medication now covered by drug plan

New cystic fibrosis medication now covered by drug plan

Saskatchewan Drug Plan is targeting to add the medication to the formulary effective Oct. 1
'The chicken or the egg' behind revisiting Sask.' s 1960s hydro boom

'The chicken or the egg' behind revisiting Sask.' s 1960s hydro boom

Much of our power comes from projects initiated decades ago
Sask. pulls vaccine QR code after potential information glitches reported

Sask. pulls vaccine QR code after potential information glitches reported

The newly released QR codes on Sask. vaccine records are already being pulled from use, after a scanned code displayed information other than the certificate holder's.
'Apples, oranges and baseball bats:' Should North Sask.'s federal riding split?

'Apples, oranges and baseball bats:' Should North Sask.'s federal riding split?

Belanger said Vidal's win was fair and square, but he maintains the riding's design means the south can drown out smaller communities in the north and depress turnout.
Sask. doubles first doses in first week following proof of vaccination announcements

Sask. doubles first doses in first week following proof of vaccination announcements

First doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have spiked in the province, as residents head to clinics ahead of the incoming proof of vaccination requirement.
Insurance and training funding enhances search and rescue

Insurance and training funding enhances search and rescue

SPSA will provide funding to SARSAV up to a maximum of $40,000 over the next two years
Minimum wage goes up Oct. 1

Minimum wage goes up Oct. 1

$11.81 per hour will be the new minimum wage
StatCan crop estimates continue to shrink

StatCan crop estimates continue to shrink

If estimates prove accurate, Canadian canola production will hit its lowest level in 13 years