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The Center weighs in on upcoming social media restrictions
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (571+ words) The federal government is set to introduce a bill that will restrict the use of social media for youth under sixteen years of age. The Center says restricting social media use for youth could bring both challenges and benefits for…...
Province launches consultation on updates to Adoption Act
2+ week, 3+ day ago (220+ words) The Government of Saskatchewan is asking for public feedback on proposed amendments to The Adoption Act, 1998, and The Adoption Regulations, 2003, as part of efforts to modernize adoption legislation to better reflect today's social, cultural and legal landscape. The proposed changes…...
Chinook students get hands-on look at automotive careers in Swift Current
2+ week, 6+ day ago (449+ words) Students from across southwest Saskatchewan recently got a behind-the-scenes look at careers in the automotive industry through a new experiential learning opportunity hosted in Swift Current. The Chinook School Division Industry Education Program partnered with the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers Association…...
Prairie Sky Recovery Transition to Male-Only Programming
3+ week, 6+ day ago (959+ words) Some of the reasons include clients feeling uncomfortable in a mixed group, as well as the barriers to healing that arise with trauma bonding with somebody of the opposite sex." "Friendship is very important," says Hoffman, "but that kind of…...
Family grateful for STARS aiding newborn
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (330+ words) Fundraising for STARS continues on day two of the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon, presented by BHP and Parrish & Heimbecker. Emily Ginter told us about her experience with STARS, which supported her newborn son. "I had given birth to…...
Southwest student awarded $30, 000 U of S scholarship
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (274+ words) A Maple Creek student was recently announced as the recipient of a substantial scholarship that's reserved for pupils exhibiting outstanding excellence." Emerson Martin was thrilled to receive the University of Saskatchewan's Best and Brightest - Circle of Honour Award last Wednesday....
Swift Current Library hosting St. Patrick's Day kids event, launching teen makerspace
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (340+ words) The Swift Current Branch Library is preparing to host a pair of youth-focused programs this weekend, including a St. Patrick's Day-themed event for younger children and the launch of a new creative space for teens. Public Services Manager Olivia Brotzell…...