Julie Mintenko

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• University of Saskatchewan tests Canada’s first PhytoPET imaging system

  Researchers provide a first look at a PhytoPET imaging system, a new tool that could allow researchers to develop new crop varieties.

  Science

  Jun 13, 2017
• Jessica Theriault to chair Saskatchewan Mining Association

  For the first time in its history, a woman will head the Saskatchewan Mining Association.

  Canada

  May 26, 2017
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• Saskatoon Catholic schools eliminating 12 positions due to budget shortfall

  Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is eliminating 12 aboriginal student retention positions due to a budget shortfall.

  Education

  May 25, 2017
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• $1.8M federal investment allows Saskatoon’s Solido Design Automation to grow

  Solido Design Automation will be hiring more software engineers after receiving a $1.8 million investment from the federal government.

  Economy

  May 12, 2017
• Dundurn, Sask. megamall project appears to be shelved

  Brightenview Development International has removed all references from its website for a proposed megamall in Dundurn.

  Money

  May 10, 2017
• Concrete barrier on 22nd Street in Saskatoon removed

  A concrete barrier on 22nd Street in Saskatoon has been removed and will temporarily be replaced by plastic posts.

  Traffic

  Apr 26, 2017
• Bomb threat emailed to Saskatchewan Polytechnic

  Saskatoon police responded to a bomb threat at Saskatchewan Polytechnic on Tuesday.

  Crime

  Apr 18, 2017
• Record number of people using Saskatoon Food Bank

  A record number of people turned to the Saskatoon Food Bank during March.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2017
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• New location set as Canada Remembers air show returns this summer

  Officials announced a new location for the 2017 Canada Remembers air show this summer.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2017
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• WE Day Saskatchewan 2017 lineup announced

  Margaret Trudeau, Brett Kissel, Jully Black among list of speakers and performers at WE Day Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2017
• Winners of Just Watch ME! contest for entrepreneurs with disabilities revealed

  The Just Watch Me! contest gave Prairie business owners a chance to show ability comes in all forms and is not a detriment to employment or success.

  Economy

  Feb 17, 2017
• Saskatoon Public Library renames branch after Freda Ahenakew

  Saskatoon Public Library renames the Library on 20th Street branch to honour the legacy of Freda Ahenakew.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2017
• Canada’s astronaut shortlist includes candidate with Saskatchewan roots

  Jason Leuschen, who has roots in Saskatchewan, has been shortlisted to become one of Canada’s next astronauts.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2017
• Just Watch ME! contest highlights success stories from those with disabilites

  The Just Watch ME! video contest for rural entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan and Manitoba with disabilities or health conditions enters the online voting phase.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2017
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• Poll suggests support for new Saskatchewan impaired driving laws

  A new Insightrix Research poll shows Saskatchewan people support the new provincial impaired driving laws, but not as certain of the impact of the changes.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2017
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• Calls for a ‘baby box’ program in Saskatchewan

  There is envy in Saskatchewan over a pilot project Alberta’s just finished testing. It centers around a “baby box,” but that is just the starting point.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2017
• Contest encouraging rural entrepreneurs with disability returns

  Just Watch Me contest, part of the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program which encourages rural entrepreneurs with disabilities, returns.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2017
• Over 1,100 Saskatchewan drivers use Operation Red Nose during holidays

  Operation Red Nose organizers call the 2016 Saskatchewan campaign a success, with over 1,100 drivers finding a safe ride home through the program.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2017
• Blind Saskatoon dad says disability has nothing to do with parenting

  A Saskatoon father who lost his eyesight before his son was born says disability has nothing to do with parenting.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2016
• Mother with cerebral palsy dispels myths about parenting with a disability

  Being born with a form of cerebral palsy didn’t mean Eileen Lennie-Koshman desired life’s milestones any less. She always wanted to be a mother despite her disability and questions about her parenting skills.

  Health

  Nov 3, 2016
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• Parenting with a disability: Spinal cord injury

  Parenting is often called the “hardest job,” even more for Janie Gaudet, who had to learn how to parent while coping with a disability.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2016
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• ‘Just Watch Me’ contest supports entrepreneurs with disabilities

  Taylor Layton, winner of the ‘Just Watch Me’ contest last year, helps kick off launch of this year’s contest.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2014
• Emergency on board WestJet flight from Toronto to Saskatoon

  Passengers on a WestJet flight en route to Saskatoon from Toronto experienced a terrifying incident.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2014
• Daniels death inquest ends with 12 recommendations

  Jury in Brandon Daniels’ death inquest in Saskatoon makes a dozen recommendations.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2013
• Seeing the workforce in a myth-free light

  While a new report focusing on the employment situation facing people with disabilities is a step in the right direction, some say it is missing a few pieces.

  Features

  Mar 26, 2013