Gillian Francis
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Virtual technology driving beneficial change in medicine, especially for isolated communities
Virtual communication has transformed the medical industry, making treatment more accessible and data more reliable. → Read More
Chamber CEO continues to battle cancer, thanks coworkers for support
John Hopkins is celebrating 20 years of involvement with the Regina Chamber of Commerce and continues to raise awareness for prostate cancer → Read More
Humane society director celebrates 30 years of animal advocacy
Lisa Koch started with the Regina Humane Society on Aug. 6, 1991 and has aided in the development of numerous animal welfare projects. → Read More
Rural roads a hotspot for impaired driving accidents, according to SGI
25 people lose their lives in rural Saskatchewan car accidents annually and the majority are caused by impaired driving. → Read More
Updates to Regina dentistry program highlight industry-wide issues
"Technology is changing so quickly... You are kind of already behind the curve and get to a new office and you're having to kind of retrain." → Read More
COVID conspiracists fear climate control, 5G networks and world domination(Inside the Marble Palace)
Article content Murray Mandryk, Arthur White-Crummey and Star-Phoenix reporter Phil Tank bring you inside the world of Saskatchewan’s most dedicated anti-vaxxers. What do they think? How do they operate? And what will they do now that COVID numbers are declining? → Read More
Frequent testing could help eliminate Hepatitis C, says Regina nurse
Pam Ford will be administering tests in Regina for World Hepatitis Day on July 28. → Read More
REAL and FCR sign 25-year lease on AffinityPlex soccer centre; expansion plans include heated dome
The organizations are extending their rental agreement and undertaking major expansions encompassing more seats, turf, and a heated dome. → Read More
Chronic Wasting Disease will be easier to monitor with new programs
Elk farmer Harvey Petracek is working on two programs that will make it easier to detect early cases of CWD in deer and elk populations. → Read More
Some motorcycle dealers blame rising insurance for drop in sales
High motorcycle insurance costs mean less people are riding, putting financial strain on small businesses. → Read More
Sask. government will increase support for farmers amid summer drought
Low-yield crops can be put to alternative use to support livestock and support for livestock producers for ranch water will be increased. → Read More
SGI gets pushback from motorcyclists over proposed insurance hike
Some avid Saskatchewan motorcyclists are pushing back against a propose insurance rate hike by SGI. → Read More
BIPOC performing arts program will focus on leadership and management
Theatre manager and professor Taiwo Afolabi says the industry is lacking culturally and ethnically diverse leadership. → Read More
Chronic Waste Disease could pose risk to humans, says Sask.-Alta. study
A recent study found that Chronic Waste Disease can infect macaque monkeys, indicating humans are at risk. → Read More
Sask. Health Authority paid family of Samwel Uko $81K
In a statement of defence, Sask. Health Authority acknowledges its failure to provide Uko with care in the hours leading up to his death. → Read More
Shared trauma unites Muslim and Indigenous communities
Ayman Aboguddah said his own experiences in war-torn Syria helped him relate to the struggles of residential school survivors and victims. → Read More
Asbestos poses risk to cottage and home owners doing summer renos
Cottage owners are encouraged to get their summer properties tested for asbestos before doing significant renovations. → Read More
Sask. auto repair program takes effect July 1
SGI's Safe and Quality Auto Repair Project ensures that autobody repairs meet the latest industry standards. → Read More
Cowessess FN will help lead province's latest wind energy project
The project will help the province reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent from 2005 levels. → Read More
Globe Theatre bringing back previously cancelled events
This weekend, Globe Theatre's art residency program is reinstating a series of events that were cancelled during the third wave. → Read More