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20 hrs ago | The StarPhoenix

Gov't seeks court ruling on same-sex union law

The Saskatchewan Party government's plan to introduce legislation allowing provincial marriage commissioners to refuse to perform same-sex marriages for religious reasons was both praised as a defence of religious freedoms and condemned as the institutionalizing of discrimination against gays and lesbians.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Gay/Lesbian, Canada,

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Slam Sports

Canadians DeLaet, Rutledge share lead at Canadian Tour event

Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., and Jim Rutledge of Victoria both shot their second straight 5-under 67 Friday to move into a three-way tie for the lead lead at the TELUS Edmonton Open.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Winter Sports, Curling

The StarPhoenix

Sask. needs 120,000 more workers: report

Saskatchewan's labour force will need an additional 120,000 workers by 2020 -- an average of 10,000 per year -- or there will be little population growth and a stagnant provincial economy, says the Saskatchewan Labour Market Commission .

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CFRB

Sask. appeal court asked whether commissioners can opt out of same-sex marriages

The Saskatchewan government wants the province's highest court to weigh in on proposed legislation that would allow marriage commissioners to not perform same-sex marriages if it is contrary to their religious beliefs.

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Related Topix: Wedding, North America, Canada, World News, Gay/Lesbian

Fri Jul 03, 2009

The StarPhoenix

Saskatchewan teen hit by vehicle, dies at scene on Canada Day

A 14-year-old boy from Onion Lake is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Canada Day.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Canada Day, Canada,

Star Phoenix

Severe drought conditions in western Saskatchewan

REGINA a ' Drought conditions in western Saskatchewan have left producers thinking they won't see any fruits of their many efforts this year and at least one expert pointing to billions in costs to Canada's economy.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, North America, Canada, World News, Agriculture, Science,

TSN.ca

Stockton and Gates lead Edmonton Open

Brady Stockton and Robert Gates each shot 7-under 65 Thursday for a share of the first-round lead at the Canadian Tour's $150,000 TELUS Edmonton Open Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., coming off a Canadian Tour victory last week in Calgary, Danny Sahl of Sherwood Park, Alta., and Jim Rutledge of Victoria were part of a group one shot back of the ...

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

Leader Post

Edwardian gardens at Government House expected to be big tourist draw

If all goes according to plan, Dewdney Avenue will become a hub of tourist activity once the rehabilitation of the Edwardian Garden is complete.

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Related Topix: Canada, Travel

Regina Leader Post

Southern Saskatchewan geared up for municipal elections

Among mayors in southern Saskatchewan cities, plans for this fall's municipal elections are a mixed bag of intentions.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

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Humane Society wants Stampedea s rodeo off the airwaves

The Calgary Stampede is being called a "brutal violent spectacle" of animal cruelty by the Humane Society of Canada, which has filed a complaint with Canada's broadcasting regulator over the airing of the world's largest outdoor rodeo.

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Related Topix: Canada, Animal Rights, North America, World News,

The StarPhoenix

Funnel clouds reported in central Saskatchewan Tuesday afternoon

Amanda Lepage captured this extraordinary image of Tuesday night's storm cell hovering over Saskatoon.

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Related Topix: Canada, Hurricane, Natural Disasters, North America, World News, Weather

Tue Jun 30, 2009

CANOE

Former Sask. MP commits suicide

A former Saskatchewan member of Parliament who resigned last year as he struggled with mental health issues is dead.

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Related Topix: Canada, Suicide,

CFRB

One of biggest polluters in world, Saskatchewan moves ahead on carbon storage

Deep under the ground in southeastern Saskatchewan, carbon dioxide is injected into microscopic pores of reservoir rock, helping trapped oil to flow to the surface.

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Star Phoenix

He had one, so she got one too

Cathy and Otto Jensen are the proud owners of a 1969 Chevelle SS and 1971 Plymouth Cuda .

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Leader Post

Cancer photo exhibit in Regina's Victoria Park vandalized

Vandals knocked out one of the panels of an exhibit on display in Victoria Park in Regina over the weekend.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News,

Sun Jun 28, 2009

The Toronto Star

Saskatchewan records first swine flu death

REGINA a ' Saskatchewan has recorded its first swine flu-related death, provincial Health Ministry officials said Sunday.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Privacy, Medicine, Influenza, North America, Canada, World News

Star Phoenix

Elderly suffer more than physical pain

Elisabeth sits in her loveseat. She is knitting yet another blanket for charity.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly, Canada,

Leader Post

More help is needed for those dealing with mental illness

Once upon a time, Saskatchewan led the world in mental health services. Jayne Whyte wishes that was still the case, but the sad reality is, it was six decades ago.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Medicine, Nursing

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Star Phoenix

Cigarette causes fire; roughly $60K in damage

A burning cigarette lit a couch on fire on a deck at a west-side home Tuesday, causing about $60,000 in damage.

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Related Topix: Fire, Canada,

The StarPhoenix

Norris rejects attacks on gov't over FNUC

Advanced Education Minister Rob Norris is rejecting the attacks levelled at the government Thursday by officials with the First Nations University of Canada .

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