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Saskatoon-based video game highlights Canada’s contributions in Second World War
Michael Long grew up in Saskatoon playing Second World War video games that almost always highlighted the Allies' victories using either British or American soldiers.Rarely, if ever, is Canada and it'...
Jun 01, 2020
Bird strike might have caused Snowbird crash, early investigation finds
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force says it's focusing on a bird strike as the reason a Snowbird plane crashed in British Columbia last month.A preliminary investigation report posted Monday says a ...
Jun 01, 2020
SaskCyberParks: Get Crafty!
Caterpillars are finally hatching from their eggs and ready to begin exploring the world around them! These wiggly friends are a joy to watch and observe as they chomp on leaves and prepare themselves...
Jun 01, 2020
#LOCCSLovesReading!
Some of the greatest determinants for future success is our ability to listen, read, and speak well.When schools closed in March, libraries did too. Light of Christ Catholic Schools administrators and...
Jun 01, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Monday June 1, 2020
A former beef plant in Moose Jaw may have a new life.A British Columbia based company will investigate whether it is feasible to convert the plant into a sow processing facility.Donald's Fine Foods op...
Jun 01, 2020
Province reports 11th COVID-19 death
The province has suffered its 11th death related to COVID-19, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) released on Sunday. A North region resident in their 70's, who tested positive for COVID-19, has d...
May 31, 2020
Active COVID-19 cases drop to lowest level since March 22; outbreak lifted at Lloydminster Hospital
Active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have dropped to their lowest level since late March. There are now 55 active cases in the province, with 10 more recoveries and four new confirmed COVID-19 cas...
May 30, 2020
SHA unanimously votes to accept 2021 capital and operating Budgets – COVID impact unknown
Pending provincial government approval in June, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) board members have unanimously approved the 2021-22 capital and operating budgets.During their regular board meeting...
May 29, 2020
Bee mortality rates higher than average
Winter survival rates for honey bees are below normal but the numbers vary by region.Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture provincial apiculturist Geoff Wilson said average losses are estimated at 25 t...
May 29, 2020
Saskatchewan company connecting residents with healthcare providers
A way to access licensed doctors and nurses from the comfort of your home? There's an app for that.All Saskatchewan residents with a valid healthcard are now able to connect with healthcare providers ...
May 29, 2020