Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan are leading the development of a new test that will be able to detect SARS-Cov-2 proteins in saliva, according to a press release from the University of Saskatchewan last Thursday. Dr. Walter Siqueira of… »
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Economy, Health, Politics, Society
Retail businesses open in Saskatchewan next week
The province of Saskatchewan will begin its second phase of reopening next week according to an announcement from the province’s Premier Scott Moe yesterday. Starting on May 19, retail businesses, shopping malls, personal services, such as barbers and hair stylists,… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Canada invests in power line to deliver hydroelectric power to Saskatchewan
The Canadian federal government announced yesterday that it is investing $18.7 million to the construction of a transmission line that will connect Saskatchewan to Manitoba’s supply of cleaner hydroelectricity, according to a press release from the Manitoba government. Manitoba Hydro,… »
Saskatchewan requires criminal record checks before name change
Criminal record checks will be required for people who want to change their name in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. According to a press release, Saskatchewan becomes the first province that can reject a name change due to certain criminal… »
Canadian government invests in anti-racism campaign in Saskatchewan
In an effort to promote diversity and combat racism, the Canadian government is investing $100,000 into the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan’s 2020 anti-racism campaign. “Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Canadian identity. It is our shared responsibility to… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International
Bison return to prairie cultural park
Just days after a story about a small herd of plains bison being given to a First Nations reserve in Saskatchewan comes another similar story. The bison ( or buffalo as they are often called) once roamed the prairies in… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International
Helium: the new ‘oil’ for western Canada
As there is a slowdown in the western Canadian oil industry, a new player is picking up the slack; helium. In the universe, helium is the second most common element after hydrogen, but that’s in the universe. Here on Earth,… »
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What are the chances? Canadian math teacher rolls dice, wins big U.S prize.
It is an innovative way of teaching ‘probability’ to young math students. So innovative that teacher Nat Banting in Saskatoon became the first Canadian to win the $25,000 Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching, from the National… »
Saskatchewan to seek more autonomy within Canada, says provincial premier
The resource-rich Prairie province of Saskatchewan will strive for more autonomy within the Confederation but has no intention of seceding from Canada, Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “We’re going to look at opportunities… »
Trudeau vows to complete controversial oil pipeline
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says completing the expansion of the controversial Trans Mountain Pipeline project “as soon as possible” remains one of the top priorities of his minority government as he seeks to reassure voters in Alberta and Saskatchewan that… »
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Life in the time of COVID-19
