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byDan Gray

August 23, 2024

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Word on the beat: Traffic collisions
In the policing world, when one or more vehicles attempt to occupy the same space as another object in traffic, it is called a collision. Read more: Word on the beat: Summer time While this would meet the definition of an accident — an unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm…
Heavy rain delays spraying after Sask. seeding
Seeding in Saskatchewan is virtually complete, but recent heavy rainfall and high winds have left fields saturated and delayed crucial in-crop spraying operations, according to the latest provincial crop report released on June 25. Read more: Fink sets standard at nationals The provincial government reported that 99 per cent of seeding is finished. However, excessive…
Column: The cult of social media
A little tidbit about myself, I hate social media. If it wasn’t for being a journalist, I likely would’ve already deleted my accounts and lived a quiet life. Read more: Column: Art is interesting Over the last week, Facebook has been abuzz with rumours and gossip. There have, however, also been a lot of good…
Rising claim costs pressure SGI auto fund
Rising vehicle repair costs and a wave of extreme weather have forced Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) to take a disciplined financial approach to protect the long-term sustainability of its provincial Auto Fund. Read more: Rain fails to dampen Lloydminster NIPD event According to its 2025-26 annual report released Tuesday, the Crown corporation faced another challenging…
Alberta unveils $1.2B 10-year cancer care strategy
The Alberta government has launched a bold 10-year roadmap aimed at transforming cancer care, promising to boost screening, accelerate diagnoses and expand the provincial oncology workforce. Read more: Fink sets standard at nationals Alberta’s Strategic Plan for Cancer to 2036 outlines more than 40 commitments over the next decade. The strategy focuses on five key…