Cosmo Industries has launched a new service to collect deposit containers from Saskatoon households and businesses.

Disability advocate April Hubbard is challenging the able-bodied community to think about their own privilege during COVID-19 ahead of the National AccessAbility Week speaker series

In Canada, one in four Canadians — about 25 per cent of the population — has a disability. Despite this, advocates say they are often left out of emergency planning. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has created more challenges for people living with intellectual disabilities, but supports are still available.

The project was funded through a partnership between SaskNative Rentals, the City of Saskatoon and the provincial and federal government.

“I think we are all attracted to things that appeal to our inner nature and I have always had the nature of a fighter."

Air Canada said the "decision was not related to the presence of an emotional support animal."

Demonstrating is not easy for Luk, who taps a white cane to feel for obstacles and relies on bystanders to guide her.

Proceeds from the event will sponsor winter field trips like snow-shoeing and tobogganing.

“I have loved horses my whole life -- they are in my DNA -- so being on top of a horse give me back my independence and I don’t have MS when I’m here.”