First Time Foes
Mustangs prepared to face unfamiliar opponents
The 2024 Centennial Cup begins Thursday in Oakville, Ont. as 10 teams from across Canada compete for the National Championship.This means plenty of first-time matchups will be had, as organizations with thousands of kilometres in between battle with the highest of stakes."The biggest thing for us is to play our id...
May 09, 2024
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TEACHERS VOTE
Saskatchewan education minister considering school year extension amid teachers vote
Saskatchewan's education minister is accused of trying to influence a teacher's vote after saying he's not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action. Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte says Jeremy Cockrill's remarks are disappointing as members ...
May 09, 2024
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OPEN FARM DAYS
Take an Ag-Cation during Saskatchewan's first Open Farm Days in August
There is a new opportunity this summer for anyone wanting to learn more about Saskatchewan's agriculture and culinary scene.The first Open Farm Days on Aug. 10 and 11 will bring people together through educational and agricultural-based initiatives designed to create chances to learn about where food comes from.Saskatc...
May 09, 2024
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EMERGENCY ALERT
Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today
The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today.That means Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a test alert on their cellphones, as well as through TV and radio broadcasts. The sole exception is Ontario, where the test will take place on May 15.Provincial and territori...
May 08, 2024
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TEACHERS VOTE
Cockrill says ratified deal is best for students as teachers vote on offer
Over the next two days, teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on whether to accept or reject a contract offer from the provincial government.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation agreed to take the offer to its membership for a vote in mid-April.The offer includes an eight per cent wage increase over a three-year contract...
May 08, 2024
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STOP THE INVASION!
Guardians of the Lakes: How the province is looking to prevent aquatic invasive species
With spring in full force, many Saskatchewan residents are getting their boats ready to hit nearby lakes but just like in previous years, there's a warning to ensure you're not bringing anything harmful into the waters.Earlier this week, the Government of Saskatchewan marked the beginning of Aquatic Invasive Species (A...
May 07, 2024
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Crescent Point Energy selling $600M of assets to Saturn Oil & Gas
Crescent Point Energy Corp. has signed a $600-million deal to sell some of its oil-producing properties in Saskatchewan to Saturn Oil & Gas.Included in the deal are its Flat Lake and Battrum properties and production from the assets is expected to be 13,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day over the next 12 months....
May 07, 2024
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Rain is a good thing
Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipitation could create better conditions for farmers after dry conditions in recent years."We've been in a moisture de...
May 06, 2024
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Health care expansion
More seats added to Sask Polytech health worker program
An extra 72 seats will be added to the Continue Care Assistant program at three Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses, including Prince Albert. The new seats will be available starting in September, according to a news release from the school Monday morning. "The need for Continuing Care Assistants in Saskatchewan has...
May 06, 2024
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TICK SEASON
Health officials say Lyme Disease risk is low but urge caution as tick season approaches
Tis the season for hitting the great outdoors but don't forget there could be something else lurking in those forests. Ticks! They're tiny, creepy, and crawly and some can carry a risk of certain illnesses like Lyme Disease. But as the spring season continues, what risk do ticks pose in Saskatchewan and the Prince Albe...
May 06, 2024
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