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Volunteers help monitor war graves in Canada

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is recruiting volunteers to look after war graves in their local areas.

Good Samaritan from Frontier, Sask making a splash with clean water program

Helga Svee collects bottles and cans, turns them in at SARCAN for a refund, and forwards the proceeds to Samaritan’s Purse in Calgary for their water filter program which helps provide clean drinking water for families and children all over the world.

Fish hatchery an eye-opening experience

Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery offers public tours from May until September long weekend, offering a glimpse into the 110-year old operation that produces fish to enhance Saskatchewan's sport angling.

The dirt on soil carbon

A Professor Emerita at the University of Calgary started her independent soil carbon lab since moving to Shaunavon, Sask.

Shaunavon woman shares her experience surviving a stroke

"I tried to throw the covers off but I couldn’t get out of bed. My right arm was not working," said Chandra Anderson. "It was such a scary experience."

More than four decades of towing the line

A Saskatchewan tow truck driver recalls his scariest calls, including having to crawl across the highway to haul a tow line because the wind was too strong to stand.

End of the world novel just in time for Christmas

“I Think We’ve Been Here Before” is the third published novel by Regina-based author Suzy Krause, who grew up in Frontier, Sask.

A Saskatchewan war bride story

Daughters Bev and Lola provided the details of their Mom’s war bride journey from England to Moose Jaw during the Second World War.

Stray snake travels through Saskatchewan school

Snakes are a valuable part of the ecosystem due to their reputation as a great gopher and rodent predator.

Stories about the Prairies, from the Prairies

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