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Sask. Party’s Compassionate Intervention Act concerns health experts

New addiction and health legislation proposed by Saskatchewan’s government is drawing concern from healthcare professionals and community members about involuntary addiction treatment undermining trust, autonomy and harm reduction progress. Announced in the Government of Saskatchewan’s 2025 throne speech, The Compassionate Intervention Act permits individuals “whose […]

Tiro Mthembu protests Israel ambassador’s recent visit to Saskatchewan

Pro-Palestine activist Tiro Mthembu claims Iddo Moed’s recent visit to Saskatchewan has to do with a long genocidal history in the Prairies. Moed, Israel’s ambassador to Canada, visited Saskatchewan a month after the United Nations declared Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, accusing the Israeli […]

‘A big ecosystem:’ Becky’s Place celebrates family ties and Indigenous traditions

In his youth, Richard Desnomie had never seen the Indigenous people of Fort Qu’Appelle wearing ribbon skirts or shirts. Now twenty years later, he sees not only people dawning their heritage through their clothing, but that his parent’s family business, Becky’s Place, is responsible.  “We […]