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Sask. birder says Earth Day is about global issues, but also local ones
Coral reefs. The polar caps. The Amazon rainforest. One Saskatoon man says that Earth Day is aboutis about fighting for these global treasures,as well as theecosystems closer to home.
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Sask. government, university officials hope new funding will increase supply of rural veterinarians
The provincial government will subsidize five new spots for rural students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Federal funding for Indigenous culture, language programs must be sustainable, say advocates
This week's federal budget includes more than $290 million for Indigenous-led language and culture programs.
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Sask. man training for half Ironman triathlon while battling Stage 4 cancer
Robert Kirschman wants to raise money and awareness for gastrointestinal stromal tumour cancer, his rare affliction.
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'I'm not so passionate about it': Winner of multimillion-dollar Gretzky card case says he's changed his mind
The winner of the multimillion-dollar case of 1979-1980 O-Pee-Chee hockey cards the set that contains Wayne Gretzky's rookie card says he no longer wants them and is trying to find them a "better home."
Canada -Saskatchewan |
Cheer and dance championships cancelled as impasse between Sask. teachers, government continues
The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation says job action is continuing this week, starting on Monday with extracurricular activities and noon-hour supervision being impacted.
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Sask. health officials hopeful budget boost will help with hospital overcrowding
Saskatchewan Health Authority officials say they're making progress on hospital crowding and wait times, and that new money announced in Wednesday's provincial budget will help even more.
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Sask. budget boosts health infrastructure spending to more than $500M
The Saskatchewan government's 2024-25 budget includes more than half a billion dollars for construction projectsin Prince Albert, Weyburn and other centres. But health-care workers say new buildings won't help much if there isn't enough staff.
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Hundreds attend Sask. Indigenous business conference
More than 700 participants attended the Indigenous Business Gathering at Saskatoon's Prairieland Park Tuesday.
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Sask. teachers to escalate job action despite province's pledge to increase education funding
Premier Scott Moe called the announcement by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation "very disappointing" on Thursday.
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