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Nearly 3,500 USask students set to graduate this spring

Nearly 3,500 USask students set to graduate this spring

This spring, 3,465 students are expected to graduate from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) with 3,577 degrees, diplomas and certificates. These graduates join a century-old community of more than 162,000 alumni worldwide.
May 30 COVID-19 update: Step One in place, one death, 171 new cases, 148 recoveries

May 30 COVID-19 update: Step One in place, one death, 171 new cases, 148 recoveries

Step One of Saskatchewan's Re-Opening Roadmap The commencement of Step One of Saskatchewan's Re-Opening Roadmap is now underway.
B.C.’s viral big tree on truck would still be logged today, conservationists say

B.C.’s viral big tree on truck would still be logged today, conservationists say

The B.C. government is misleading the public when it suggests the massive old-growth tree on a truck that has created a social media storm wouldn’t be logged today, says a conservationist group.
Growing heirloom tomatoes

Growing heirloom tomatoes

So far, our spring on the prairies has been all about a mixture of everything. What is the summer going to bring? We don’t know.
Battleford Tot Lot has support of community

Battleford Tot Lot has support of community

After being closed all last summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Battleford Tot Lot is open. Operating hours will be 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., depending on the weather.
Moosomin First Nation plans horse racetrack to replace Marquis Downs

Moosomin First Nation plans horse racetrack to replace Marquis Downs

Marquis Downs is getting out of the horse racing business and Moosomin First Nation is planning to fill the gap using its Treaty Land Entitlement property in the RM of Corman Park.
Update: Woman thought to be held against her will is safe

Update: Woman thought to be held against her will is safe

UPDATE MAY 31: Meadow Lake RCMP has identified and located the adult female. Investigation has determined that she is safe, and that no abduction or injury occurred. Meadow Lake RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance.
La Loche RCMP seeking Dawson Joseph Janvier

La Loche RCMP seeking Dawson Joseph Janvier

A warrant has been issued by La Loche RCMP for 22-year-old man wanted for a variety changes including break and enter and assault with a weapon. The warrant for the arrest of Dawson Joseph Janvier was issued May 25.
What were they thinking?

What were they thinking?

Dear Editor The recent new expansion and updating of co-op service stations shows no forward thinking or planning for the future. With climate change we should be reducing gas stations not increasing them.
May 29 COVID-19 update: One death, 700,000+ vaccines , 179 new cases, 141 recoveries

May 29 COVID-19 update: One death, 700,000+ vaccines , 179 new cases, 141 recoveries

An additional 12,923 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 706,548.
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