MADD launches ‘One Last Dance’, new program targeting students
Although it might be tough to do in rural communities, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is reminding Canadians to always plan a safe ride home after a night of alcohol or drug use.
MADD Canada Chief Operating Officer Dawn Regan says impaired driving is an epidemic in Canada, with nine charges laid for the offence every hour.
She says among those aged 15-24 who have been involved in a fatal vehicle accident, drugs or alcohol were involved 55 per cent of the time.
Old hunting and fishing gear turned into animal habitat through wildlife federation initiative
One man’s trash could be an animal’s treasure this fall as the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is turning old hunting and fishing equipment into habitat land.
Director of Habitat Lands Darren Newberry says every year, the SWF collects old hunting blinds, clothing, fishing tackles, rods, reels and hooks, auctions them off, and uses the funds to purchase habitat lands for wildlife.
October oil and gas public offering brings in $7.3 million for province
October’s oil and natural gas public offering netted just over $7.3 million for the province, down over $3.7 million from last year’s October offering.
This month, ninety-three of the 112 parcels posted received bids, covering a total 15,347 hectares.
The Estevan region generated the most revenue at over $5.4 million for 56 leases and one exploration license for a total of 8,330 hectares.
Last year Kindersley generated the most cash flow, collecting $5.8 million for 20 leases and two exploration licenses totaling 7,591 hectares.
Hundreds of Saskatchewan labourers rally for change ahead of provincial election
Nearly 500 nurses, educators, steel workers, transit workers and more rallied Thursday in front of the Saskatoon Cabinet Office. The demonstration comes on the second day of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Convention. President of CUPE Saskatchewan Kent Peterson says workers in both the public and private sectors have had enough of Scott Moe, and the group encourages residents to vote for change on October 28th.
USask researchers find potential new cancer treatment with iron-regulating protein
In a lab at the University of Saskatchewan, the search is on for a drug that will eliminate a protein found in cancer cells, and ultimately kill the cancer due to lack of iron.
Oleg Dmitriev, a professor at USask, says there is a protein that appears at high levels in cancer cells which regulates iron within them. Cancer cells require this protein, called MEMO1, in order to invade healthy tissue, so the team is currently screening for a drug that will target and eliminate the protein.
Dmitriev says iron is vital to all living things, however, it has a ‘dark side’.
USask researchers find potential new cancer treatment with iron-regulating protein
In a lab at the University of Saskatchewan, the search is on for a drug that will eliminate a protein found in cancer cells, and ultimately kill the cancer due to lack of iron.
Oleg Dmitriev, a professor at USask, says there is a protein that appears at high levels in cancer cells which regulates iron within them. Cancer cells require this protein, called MEMO1, in order to invade healthy tissue, so the team is currently screening for a drug that will target and eliminate the protein.
Dmitriev says iron is vital to all living things, however, it has a ‘dark side’.
Saskatchewan will need 15,000 workers in the mining industry in the next decade
Due to growth in the sector and an aging workforce, 15 thousand workers will need to be hired by 2034 to fill the vacancies in Saskatchewan’s mining industry.
That’s from Pam Schwann, President of the Saskatchewan Mining Association. She says according to the latest Mining Labour Market Report, the number one priority is for more people to get involved in the trades.
She says right now, 15 per cent of Saskatchewan’s work force resides out of province and comes into Saskatchewan to work.
Saskatchewan will need 15,000 workers in the mining industry in the next decade
Due to growth in the sector and an aging workforce, 15 thousand workers will need to be hired by 2034 to fill the vacancies in Saskatchewan’s mining industry.
That’s from Pam Schwann, President of the Saskatchewan Mining Association. She says according to the latest Mining Labour Market Report, the number one priority is for more people to get involved in the trades.
She says right now, 15 per cent of Saskatchewan’s work force resides out of province and comes into Saskatchewan to work.
Saskatchewan will need 15,000 workers in the mining industry in the next decade
Due to growth in the sector and an aging workforce, 15 thousand workers will need to be hired by 2034 to fill the vacancies in Saskatchewan’s mining industry.
That’s from Pam Schwann, President of the Saskatchewan Mining Association. She says according to the latest Mining Labour Market Report, the number one priority is for more people to get involved in the trades.
She says right now, 15 per cent of Saskatchewan’s work force resides out of province and comes into Saskatchewan to work.
Provincial NDP promises ‘no tax hike guarantee’ if elected
If elected Premier, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck is proposing a ‘no tax hike’ guarantee.
Beck says for the first term, the NDP will not increase provincial income tax, provincial sales tax, or corporate tax. On top of that, she promises to suspend the 15-cents-per-litre gas tax for six months and freeze the small business tax that she claims current Premier Scott Moe plans to double next July.
She expects axing the gas tax will save the average Saskatchewan family up to $350.