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Tories give up plans to allocate funds based on student success

The government has been working on an accountability framework since the auditor general criticized their limited oversight of operations.

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Internet service transparency bill passes in House

Internet companies currently advertise their speeds based on theoretical maximum numbers under perfect conditions.

Man warns parents after son dies from overdose

A man says he hopes his story can be a warning to others about the toxic drugs that, more and more, are making their way into this province.

Layoffs and printshop closures at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Eight full-time and part-time academic and professional services employees from across the province received layoff notices.  

Organic farmer touts conservation

Colin Bialkoski worked with Ducks Unlimited Canada to protect nearly 50 acres of land dotted with marshes and trees on his farm.

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Province takes tentative steps towards return of exams

More details about the rollout of Manitoba's new assessment schedule to public, independent and First Nations school leaders were released

Division hopes province dumps P3 deal in school builds

The Progressive Conservatives plan to award contracts to a single developer for the construction and maintenance of new schools.

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Manitoba faces backlash over virtual school closure

School administration informed parents the virtual school would be supporting transitions to brick-and-mortar buildings next year.

Hudson Bay couple cultivates local produce with hydroponics

Jan and June Nel are originally from South Africa where they lived on a sugar cane farm along the east coast.

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Rural paramedic says staff shortage will ‘result in avoidable deaths’

There have been no improvements in working conditions for rural paramedics since speaking out about staff shortages and burnout in 2021.

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