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Saskatchewan and Poland Team Up on Nuclear Energy Future
SolutionsJun 20

Saskatchewan and Poland Team Up on Nuclear Energy Future

Saskatchewan and Poland signed a historic partnership to advance nuclear energy development, workforce training, and supply chain opportunities. The collaboration could power both regions with clean energy while creating economic growth for decades.

Regional: poland development (PL)3 min read
Saskatchewan and Poland Partner on Clean Nuclear Energy
SolutionsJun 17

Saskatchewan and Poland Partner on Clean Nuclear Energy

Saskatchewan and Poland just signed a groundbreaking agreement to work together on nuclear energy development, workforce training, and small modular reactor technology. This collaboration could help both regions build cleaner energy futures while creating jobs and fighting climate change.

Regional: poland development (PL)2 min read
Saskatchewan Approves $27M for Residential School Survivors
Acts of KindnessMay 2

Saskatchewan Approves $27M for Residential School Survivors

After years of advocacy, survivors of Saskatchewan's Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding School won court approval for a historic settlement worth $27.3 million. The victory brings recognition and healing to a community long overlooked by national compensation efforts.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Saskatchewan Court Approves Boarding School Settlement
Acts of KindnessMay 5

Saskatchewan Court Approves Boarding School Settlement

Survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding School and their descendants have won a historic legal victory. A Saskatchewan judge certified their class action lawsuit and approved settlements with Canada and the province, opening the door to long-awaited compensation. #

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Six Indigenous Nations Now Own Saskatchewan Wind Farm
SolutionsAug 6

Six Indigenous Nations Now Own Saskatchewan Wind Farm

A $500 million wind project that divided a small Saskatchewan town just cleared its final hurdle, with six Indigenous nations holding 30% ownership. It's one of the largest Indigenous-owned renewable energy projects in Canadian history.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Injured Porcupine Heals at Saskatchewan Wildlife Rescue
Acts of KindnessMar 4

Injured Porcupine Heals at Saskatchewan Wildlife Rescue

A young porcupine is learning to walk again after losing a toe at a Saskatchewan wildlife center. His recovery shows how Salthaven West gives hundreds of injured animals a second chance each year.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
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Planet WinsJan 27

Canada Confirms Major Natural Hydrogen Discovery in Saskatchewan

A Canadian mining company has verified the country's first major natural hydrogen system, with concentrations reaching nearly 29% at a Saskatchewan well site. The breakthrough has attracted backing from legendary investor Eric Sprott and $5 million in fresh funding.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery2 min read
Saskatchewan Gets $12B Data Centre, 1,600 New Jobs
InnovationMar 24

Saskatchewan Gets $12B Data Centre, 1,600 New Jobs

Bell Canada is building a massive data centre near Regina that will create more than 1,600 jobs and position Saskatchewan as Canada's hub for AI innovation. The $12 billion project represents one of the largest private investments in the province's history.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Saskatchewan Mom Survived Deadly Hantavirus 20 Years Ago
Community HeroesMay 5

Saskatchewan Mom Survived Deadly Hantavirus 20 Years Ago

Lorinda Nordstrom was sent home to prepare for death after contracting hantavirus while helping clean a friend's farm. Twenty years later, the Saskatchewan mother is sharing her survival story to help others recognize the warning signs of this rare but serious disease.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Saskatchewan Unemployment Drops to 6% on Job Growth Surge
SolutionsAug 14

Saskatchewan Unemployment Drops to 6% on Job Growth Surge

Saskatchewan's unemployment rate fell to 6 percent in July as the private sector added over 10,000 jobs across construction, hospitality, and finance. The province now ranks third lowest for unemployment among Canadian provinces.

Google News - Unemployment Drops2 min read
Saskatchewan Schools Expand Mental Health Program Success
Health & WellnessAug 29

Saskatchewan Schools Expand Mental Health Program Success

A Catholic school division in Prince Albert is expanding a mental health program that's been booked solid since 2022, teaching kids to understand their emotions through color-coded zones. The success story shows how simple tools are helping students manage stress and build lifelong wellness skills.

Google News - Mental Health Success2 min read
Saskatchewan Schools' Mental Health Program Books Up Fast
SolutionsSep 1

Saskatchewan Schools' Mental Health Program Books Up Fast

A mental health program in two Prince Albert Catholic schools has been running at near capacity since 2022, teaching kids to understand their emotions through color-coded zones. Now expanding to a second school, the initiative gives students practical tools to manage their feelings before small worries become big problems.

Google News - Mental Health Success2 min read
Moose Jaw Dig Uncovers 200,000 Artifacts Spanning 1,500 Years
InnovationApr 17

Moose Jaw Dig Uncovers 200,000 Artifacts Spanning 1,500 Years

Construction workers in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan stumbled upon one of the province's most significant archaeological sites, revealing 200,000 artifacts that could rewrite our understanding of pre-contact life in the region. The discovery shows continuous human occupation spanning 1,500 years and includes rare pottery that suggests ancient connections between groups thousands of miles apart.

Google: archaeological discovery3 min read
Student Turns Trash Into Art to Celebrate Second Chances
InnovationMar 2

Student Turns Trash Into Art to Celebrate Second Chances

A University of Saskatchewan student who overcame addiction and homelessness is inviting everyone to create sculptures from discarded materials. His project celebrates both environmental renewal and personal transformation.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Professor Who Failed Genetics Wins Top Teaching Award
Community HeroesFeb 28

Professor Who Failed Genetics Wins Top Teaching Award

A biology professor who was told he'd never pass his PhD exams just won Saskatchewan's highest teaching honor. His secret? Never underestimating students the way others once underestimated him.

Google: teacher award winning2 min read
Unity Celebrates 105-Year Pharmacy, 4 New Businesses
Acts of KindnessMar 12

Unity Celebrates 105-Year Pharmacy, 4 New Businesses

A small Saskatchewan town honored a pharmacy that's served four generations and welcomed fresh entrepreneurs who are betting on rural community life. Unity's annual celebration proved small towns are still places where businesses thrive and newcomers put down roots.

Google News - Unity Celebration2 min read
Artist Creates Visual Land Acknowledgement for 600 Teachers
Acts of KindnessMar 10

Artist Creates Visual Land Acknowledgement for 600 Teachers

A White Bear First Nation artist has created a visual land acknowledgement that will reach nearly 600 teachers and countless students across southeast Saskatchewan. The artwork weaves Indigenous symbols with personal meaning to spark curiosity and conversation in classrooms.

Google News - Reconciliation3 min read
Gil Dash Leads Canada to First Undefeated Paralympic Gold
Community HeroesApr 14

Gil Dash Leads Canada to First Undefeated Paralympic Gold

A wheelchair curler from Kipling, Saskatchewan just made history at the 2026 Paralympics, leading Team Canada to their first ever undefeated championship. Gil Dash and his teammates swept all 10 games in Milano-Cortina, winning gold in front of 3,000 roaring fans.

Google: Paralympic champion3 min read
Harley Sale Raises $1,000 for Air Ambulance in Memory of Partner
Acts of KindnessApr 7

Harley Sale Raises $1,000 for Air Ambulance in Memory of Partner

A Saskatchewan woman turned her late partner's Harley Davidson collection into hope, raising $1,000 for the air ambulance crew that cared for him. The community showed up in force, buying everything from boots to branded gear to honor Walter Oesch's memory.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Family Turns Recovery Center Into Men's Mental Health Haven
Community HeroesJul 5

Family Turns Recovery Center Into Men's Mental Health Haven

A Saskatchewan addiction recovery center founded by a mother in recovery has been passed down through three generations and now exclusively serves men. Prairie Sky Recovery Centre treats 150 people yearly while breaking stigmas around men's mental health.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read

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