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Regina teacher shares story of racial profiling online to spark dialogue
A Regina teacher is hoping people will pay attention to examples of racism on their own streets and communities after a photo of him opening his car was shared on social media with a warning for peopl...
Jun 03, 2020
SHA provides new guidelines for visitation during pandemic
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has updated its visitation restrictions for long-term care homes and hospitals.The main focus is the criteria for compassionate reasons for visits during the COVID-19...
Jun 03, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday June 3, 2020
The Saskatchewan government has announced $28 million to improve roads in 36 rural municipalities.The provincial funding will cover up to 50 per cent of total project costs to a maximum of $500,000. T...
Jun 03, 2020
‘Let this moment radicalize you': Rally held in Regina for Black Lives Matter movement
Standing at the foot of the steps leading up the legislative building at noon on Tuesday, nearly all that could be seen in any direction were people, masks on their faces, chanting.They all showed up ...
Jun 02, 2020
La Loche active COVID-19 cases plummet as the village prepares to ease restrictions
The northern village of La Loche could see some restrictions eased by Thursday within the Far North community as active COVID-19 cases continue to fall. In a public community update on the local CHPN ...
Jun 02, 2020
Oat price outlook improves
The pandemic has created a surge in demand for oat products. This in turn could mean better prices for oat farmers.Grain Millers Yorkton manager of procurement Scott Shiels said oat products have been...
Jun 02, 2020
Listen: Crops get rain at the right time near Saskatoon
Crops in the Saskatoon area are off to a good start due to some timely rains.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Gaylord Dennis with Rack Petroleum about crop development.alice.mcfarlane@jpbg.caOn...
Jun 02, 2020
Country Thunder cancels 2020 festival in Craven due to COVID-19 crisis
After weeks of waiting and holding out hope, organizers of Country Thunder Saskatchewan have cancelled the 2020 event.In a statement on its website, Country Thunder Music Festivals announced Tuesday i...
Jun 02, 2020
Six ladies of Langenburg share wisdom in 100-year club
An exclusive club of six ladies in the small town of Langenburg can boast more than 610 years of collective wisdom between its members.The only qualification to join the Wise Women Wisdom Club is to r...
Jun 02, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday June 2, 2020
With seeding wrapping up farmers are reminded to lock in their hail insurance coverage for the 2020 season.Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA) President Rick Omelchenko said member companies will fo...
Jun 02, 2020