Percy Schmeiser
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Percy Schmeiser, Saskatchewan farmer known for fight against Monsanto, dies at 89Percy Schmeiser came into the spotlight in the late 1990s after he was sued and taken to court by Monsanto for using its genetically modified canola seeds without a licence.CanadaOct 14, 2020
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‘Percy’ director adds fictional elements to Percy Schmeiser’s onscreen storyChristopher Walken stars as Percy Schmeiser, the farmer from Bruno, Sask., who was sued and taken to court by Monsanto in the late 1990s.EntertainmentOct 6, 2020
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Saskatchewan flag pioneers meet for first time after 50 yearsTwo people who were instrumental in creating a symbol of Saskatchewan met for the first time since the provincial flag was adopted 50 years ago.CanadaJul 19, 2019
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