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Video: Web series showcases filmmaker learning Nakota in 10 days

Video: Web series showcases filmmaker learning Nakota in 10 days

Wahbi Zarry decided to start producing a documentary web series after discovering many Indigenous languages around the world are in danger of disappearing completely
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Column: Avoid the warnings signs to your peril

Column: Avoid the warnings signs to your peril

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed: Warnings can protect us, but signs only help those who heed the warnings
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Northern premiers wary of Russian movements in Arctic

Northern premiers wary of Russian movements in Arctic

"We need to rethink our northern defence capabilities in a systematic way." - Ken Coates, historian and a research chair at the U of S
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Driving suspended? Bad idea

Driving suspended? Bad idea

April Traffic Safety Spotlight is on suspended drivers and unregistered vehicles
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Gang reduction strategies should be community led: STR8 UP

Gang reduction strategies should be community led: STR8 UP

Stan Tu’Inukuafe, co-founder of STR8 UP, a non-profit Saskatoon-based group that helps gang members leave the lifestyle, says there needs to be a community-based approach to gang activity and violence
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Video: Battlefords Humane Society launches virtual gala

Video: Battlefords Humane Society launches virtual gala

109 animals in need of support
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Krista’s Kilometres for MMIW arrives in North Battleford

Krista’s Kilometres for MMIW arrives in North Battleford

Krista Fox took her nationwide walk to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women into North Battleford Friday
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Trial set for man who was wanted by P.A. RCMP

Trial set for man who was wanted by P.A. RCMP

In December the Prince Albert RCMP released Joshua Naytowhow’s photo asking the public for tips to locate him and 10 days later the Prince Albert Police arrested him in Prince Albert
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Saskatchewan Skies: Moon close encounters begin April 24

Saskatchewan Skies: Moon close encounters begin April 24

All month long, Mars and Saturn share the same bit of sky
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Court rules a second assault took place in Mirasty case

Court rules a second assault took place in Mirasty case

Judge makes evidentiary ruling in manslaughter sentencing
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