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'My family will never receive a greater gift': local man receives double lung transplant
Shellbrook's Ralph Harris is recovering in an Edmonton hospital after receiving a double lung transplant this week. He's been waiting for four years. In 2016, Harris was diagnosed with pulmonary fibro...
Sep 23, 2020
Regina's Galon continues to play giant killer role at Men's Lobstick
After squeaking into the Championship Flight in the 16th seed, Regina's Jason Galon continues to beat some big names at the 2020 Men's Lobstick tournament in Waskesiu. Galon defeated defending champio...
Sep 23, 2020
Île-à-la-Crosse approved for $225,000 student carpenter housing project
The federal and provincial governments have come together to fund a $225,000 housing project in le--la-Crosse involving local high school students. le--la-Crosse Mayor Duane Favel explained it will be...
Sep 23, 2020
Provincial gov’t investing $16.5M in roads in 55 RMs
Drivers on some of Saskatchewan's roads will start seeing and feeling improvements.The provincial government announced Wednesday it's investing $16.5 million to improve roads in 55 rural municipalitie...
Sep 23, 2020
SaskTel to add new cell towers to improve rural connectivity
Cell and internet service in rural Saskatchewan is getting a $72-million bump from SaskTel.The Crown corporation announced Wednesday it plans to build 74 new macro cell towers in underserved rural and...
Sep 23, 2020
Reactions to the minority Liberal government's speech from the throne
OTTAWA - "The prime minister had an opportunity to present a real plan to Canadians, and he didn't do that." - Candice Bergen, deputy Conservative leader---"I'm not surprised that the Liberal governme...
Sep 23, 2020
Liberals plan fund to spur green technology, jobs
The Trudeau government says it will launch a new fund to spur investments and jobs in green technology as it seeks a balance between the competing visions of environmental advocates and legacy industr...
Sep 23, 2020
Nipawin Water Treatment Plant fully operational
A project nearly two decades in the making in the Town of Nipawin is running full stream ahead.The town's $21.9 million water treatment plant is fully operational after its three membrane units were c...
Sep 23, 2020
$2 million going to affordable housing in Meadow Lake
A federal and provincial investment in affordable housing for families in need is impacting four communities, including Meadow Lake.The Canadian and Saskatchewan governments are combining to provide m...
Sep 23, 2020
In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice
"Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accounta...
Sep 23, 2020