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Humboldt, politicians mark fifth anniversary of Broncos crash

A moment of silence was held to remember the fatal bus crash that killed sixteen people in 2018.

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Looking Forward at 100 – The Documentary

Looking Forward at 100 follows six Saskatchewan centenarians to learn about all the life that’s still worth living after age 100.

Electric vehicle owners hopeful for the future

Manitoba's and Saskatchewan's poor scores in a recently released electric vehicle (EV) readiness scorecard are deserved, say EV enthusiasts. 

Manitoba and Saskatchewan receive low scores for electric vehicle readiness

Manitoba and Saskatchewan placed 12th and 11th, respectively, out of all 13 provinces and territories. Only Nunavut scored lower.

A poppy in the field. A poppy is a symbol of Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day stories from around the Prairies

Here is a round-up of Remembrance Day stories from around Saskatchewan and Manitoba that you might have missed.

A lithium mining road in Nopiming Provincial Park.
Lithium mining on the Prairies – boom or bust?

Lithium mining on the Prairies. Will it be the next big boom or a bust? Environmental groups worry it will damage provincial parks.

Part 5: Lithium mining on the Prairies – the possibilities of a bust

There’s doubt that there will be a lithium boom. Some say the need for lithium could decline if new technology is developed.

Part 4: Lithium on the Prairies – Governments’ roles in mining

Both provincial governments support the efforts of exploration and extraction companies to take advantage of the new demand for lithium.

Part 3: Lithium on the prairies – Mining in Saskatchewan

The focus on lithium extraction in Saskatchewan is of the salt brine variety in the southern part of the province, near Torquay.

A person holds processed lithium.
Part 2: Lithium on the Prairies – What’s happening in Manitoba?

Manitoba is home to the only currently active lithium mine in Canada, the Tantalum Mining Corporation of Canada.

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