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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.
A University of Saskatchewan team has developed a groundbreaking vaccine that protects cattle from tuberculosis without interfering with disease testing. The breakthrough could save thousands of farms from devastating herd losses.
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.
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.
A specially trained golden retriever in Saskatchewan is using her extraordinary nose to locate hidden hard drives and USB sticks in child exploitation investigations. Taffy also provides therapy support to crime victims and police officers dealing with trauma.
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.
The University of Saskatchewan just landed a groundbreaking $2 million partnership with Brazil to tackle oral health challenges. This five-year collaboration will fund 50 joint research projects between Canadian and Brazilian scientists.
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.
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.
Emily Sebastian, the first in her family to attend university, went from feeling small on a big campus to earning an Indigenous Achievement Award. The Métis student from a Saskatchewan town of 500 people is now graduating with her agriculture degree and launching her dream career.
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.
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.
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.
A priest fluent in Cree and dedicated to Indigenous reconciliation has been appointed Archbishop of northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, overseeing ministry to 49,000 mostly Indigenous Catholics. Susai Jesu brings two decades of experience working with Indigenous communities across Canada.
A Métis illustrator is helping share a residential school survivor's message of kindness through a bilingual children's book that teaches Cree values with gentle care. The true story honors one mother's resilience while making difficult history accessible to young readers.
A 20-year-old country artist turned his hometown bar into a fundraising stage, bringing his community together on a freezing winter night. Despite weather challenges, the small town of Demaine raised $750 for kids in need.
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.