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• Regina catalyst committee releases survey results gauging community interest in 5 building projects

  08-12-2022 23:48 via cbc.ca
  Regina's catalyst committee has released the results of a recent online survey designed to gauge community interest in five potential recreation and cultural facility projects.
  
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• City survey shows most back modernizing the central Regina Public Library, new indoor aquatic facility

  08-12-2022 23:48 via cbc.ca
  Regina's catalyst committee has released the results of a recent online survey designed to gauge community interest in five potential recreation and cultural facility projects.
  
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• AFN passes emergency resolution to oppose federal gun control legislation

  08-12-2022 23:19 via cbc.ca
  Chiefs and proxies in attendance of the Assembly of First Nations’ 2022 special chiefs assembly in Ottawa Thursday passed an emergency resolution to oppose Bill C-21, a bill initially proposed to ban handguns that the federal government is attempting to amend with a new list of long guns to be banned.
  
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• Another 41 people in Saskatchewan died with COVID-19 over a 2-week period: CRISP report - CBC.ca

  08-12-2022 21:55 via news.google.com
  Another 41 people in Saskatchewan died with COVID-19 over a 2-week period: CRISP report  CBC.ca
  
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• Another 41 people in Saskatchewan died with COVID-19 over a 2-week period: CRISP report

  08-12-2022 21:55 via cbc.ca
  Deaths connected with COVID-19 continue to plague Saskatchewan, a new report shows. Between Nov. 20 and Dec. 3 another 41 people died while infected with the virus, according to the province's latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program (CRISP) situation report.
  
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• 2-spirit youth calls out 'stares' for wearing ribbon skirt at AFN assembly

  08-12-2022 20:51 via cbc.ca
  The 21-year-old member of the Lac Seul First Nation is attending the AFN assembly in Ottawa this week as a representative on the LGBTQ2S council for Treaty 3 and the Treaty 3 representative for the Ontario First Nation Young Peoples Council.
  
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• Regina brings back warming bus while city searches for temporary shelter

  08-12-2022 20:49 via cbc.ca
  A warming bus will return Thursday night after being cancelled a couple of days prior as the city searches for a temporary shelter to shield its most vulnerable from Saskatchewan winter nights.
  
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• Queen's Platinum Jubilee medal awarded to five Fort Saskatchewan leaders - Fort Saskatchewan Record

  08-12-2022 20:41 via news.google.com
  Queen's Platinum Jubilee medal awarded to five Fort Saskatchewan leaders  Fort Saskatchewan Record
  
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• How celebrating the ugly Christmas sweater went from a B.C. house party to a global phenomenon

  08-12-2022 20:32 via cbc.ca
  Twenty years ago this Christmas season, two university students tried on matching penguin sweaters in a Coquitlam, B.C., mall and exchanged glances. Thus was a legend born.
  
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• Explore Illuminated Woods at These Saskatchewan Parks This Christmas Season - To Do Canada

  08-12-2022 20:32 via news.google.com
  Explore Illuminated Woods at These Saskatchewan Parks This Christmas Season  To Do Canada
  
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• For those who love Christmas but hate waste, there's Thriftmas

  08-12-2022 19:23 via cbc.ca
  In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at a developing gift-giving tradition called Thriftmas, and explain why the COP15 biodiversity summit in Montreal matters.
  
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• Brrrrrrr! Frigid temperatures set records across Saskatchewan: Environment Canada - CBC.ca

  08-12-2022 17:37 via news.google.com
  Brrrrrrr! Frigid temperatures set records across Saskatchewan: Environment Canada  CBC.ca
  
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• Brrrrrrr! Frigid temperatures set records across Saskatchewan: Environment Canada

  08-12-2022 17:37 via cbc.ca
  Environment Canada posted record-breaking or record-tying temperatures from Dec.5 to Dec.7 in 20 of the province’s regions.
  
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• Regina police seeking public assistance in locating missing 68-year-old man last seen driving

  08-12-2022 16:56 via cbc.ca
  Walter Labrash was last seen Wednesday afternoon operating a silver 2017 Ford fusion on the 1500 block of McDonald Street in Regina. He was wearing black sweatpants and a heavy black winter jacket.
  
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• Regina police ask public to help find missing man

  08-12-2022 16:56 via cbc.ca
  Walter Labrash was last seen Wednesday afternoon operating a silver 2017 Ford fusion on the 1500 block of McDonald Street in Regina. He was wearing black sweatpants and a heavy black winter jacket.
  
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• Public asked to help find missing Regina man

  08-12-2022 16:56 via cbc.ca
  Walter Labrash, 68, was last seen Wednesday afternoon operating a silver 2017 Ford fusion on the 1500 block of McDonald Street in Regina. He was wearing black sweatpants and a heavy black winter jacket.
  
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• Approval rating for Saskatchewan's Premier in second spot - CJWW

  08-12-2022 16:54 via news.google.com
  Approval rating for Saskatchewan's Premier in second spot  CJWW
  
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• Despite controversial start, government says Saskatchewan 'on track' as fall sitting ends | Watch News Videos Online - Global News

  08-12-2022 15:16 via news.google.com
  Despite controversial start, government says Saskatchewan 'on track' as fall sitting ends | Watch News Videos Online  Global News
  
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• Rancher gives new life to afterbirth by creating art from cow placentas

  08-12-2022 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A B.C. rancher creates unique art using cow placentas, including a coffin-shaped piece now on display at a cannabis store close to her farm.
  
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• Geaux Riders: Saskatchewan signs former NFL and LSU offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins - 3downnation.com

  08-12-2022 14:30 via news.google.com
  Geaux Riders: Saskatchewan signs former NFL and LSU offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins  3downnation.com
  
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• Sneak a peek of Saskatchewan highways - SwiftCurrentOnline.com

  08-12-2022 13:02 via news.google.com
  Sneak a peek of Saskatchewan highways  SwiftCurrentOnline.com
  
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• Sneak a peak of Saskatchewan highways - SwiftCurrentOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings - SwiftCurrentOnline.com

  08-12-2022 13:02 via news.google.com
  Sneak a peak of Saskatchewan highways - SwiftCurrentOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings  SwiftCurrentOnline.com
  
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• What lies ahead for Sask. politics after fall sitting begins in controversy, ends with $500 cheques in mail

  08-12-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The past seven weeks have seen the typical disagreements on what the government's priorities ought to be, but it began with an incident that made international headlines and led to an apology by the premier. The fall sitting of the legislature wrapped up Wednesday with the NDP continuing its claim the government is ignoring people struggling just to get by.
  
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• Rift on Regina city council deepens as mayor, majority of councillors condemn lawsuit against city manager

  08-12-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Mayor Sandra Masters was joined by eight of the city's 10 councillors in backing a motion Wednesday that condemned their two colleagues for filing a lawsuit against city manager Niki Anderson.
  
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• Wearing Team Canada jersey would be an 'honour' for Regina Pats star Bedard heading to selection camp

  08-12-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Connor Bedard said he’s excited for the chance to challenge himself and play among the best under-20 hockey players from around the world.
  
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• Mother of woman who died after bug bite infection calls for increased services for homeless

  08-12-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Wanda Natawayous' daughter Angela Andrews was living on the streets of Regina before she died on Oct. 4. One day, Andrews was bit on the temple by an unknown bug. She went to the hospital for the bite, but left before doctors could give her her results. Because she had no address or phone, hospital staff were unable to reach her. 
  
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• Mother of Sask. woman who died after bug bite infection calls for increased services for homeless

  08-12-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Wanda Natawayous' daughter Angela Andrews was living on the streets of Regina before she died on Oct. 4. One day, Andrews was bit on the temple by an unknown bug. She went to the hospital for the bite, but left before doctors could give her her results. Because she had no address or phone, hospital staff were unable to reach her. 
  
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• How these supports are helping vulnerable people in winter

  08-12-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon Fire Department scans the city to make sure people aren't outside in the extreme cold, the Prairie Harm Reduction's drop-in site is becoming a 24/7 warming location and a hip-hop artist Biz Nico has turned a old school bus into a mobile heating centre.
  
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• Touchdown for mental health! Saskatchewan Roughrider ... - Mental Health Commission of Canada

  08-12-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Touchdown for mental health! Saskatchewan Roughrider ...  Mental Health Commission of Canada
  
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• Saskatchewan Polytechnic scores with new sport management ... - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

  08-12-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Saskatchewan Polytechnic scores with new sport management ...  Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  
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• Russell Wangersky: Saskatchewan's 'Get tough' approach is old news - Regina Leader Post

  08-12-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Russell Wangersky: Saskatchewan's 'Get tough' approach is old news  Regina Leader Post
  
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• 3 of 4 Saskatchewan correctional centres overcapacity | Globalnews ... - Global News

  08-12-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  3 of 4 Saskatchewan correctional centres overcapacity | Globalnews ...  Global News
  
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• How does increasing interest rates actually help curb inflation?

  08-12-2022 04:32 via cbc.ca
  Once again, the Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark interest rate — this time to 4.25 per cent — reassuring us that its seemingly unending series of hikes are going to eventually help take the bite out of inflation. For many Canadians, that monetary policy is making tough times tougher. That's by design.
  
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• Despite controversial start, government says Saskatchewan 'on track' as fall sitting ends | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  08-12-2022 01:20 via news.google.com
  Despite controversial start, government says Saskatchewan 'on track' as fall sitting ends | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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• AFN chiefs adopt unified front, demand Ottawa pay 'minimum' of $20B to child welfare survivors

  08-12-2022 01:18 via cbc.ca
  Assembly of First Nations chiefs agreed to set their differences aside and demand Canada immediately compensate people harmed by the underfunded on-reserve child-welfare system in an 11th hour show of unity on Wednesday night in Ottawa.
  
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• Forget about the 8 glasses of water per day rule, according to these experts

  08-12-2022 00:12 via cbc.ca
  You’ve probably heard that drinking eight glasses of water per day is key, but just how much water does a person really need? There are a lot of myths about hydration out there, says sports and exercise physician Dr. Jane Thornton. Here’s what you need to know.
  
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• Saskatchewan mothers still struggling to find formula due to provincial supply shortage | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  08-12-2022 00:02 via news.google.com
  Saskatchewan mothers still struggling to find formula due to provincial supply shortage | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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