Gene editing leads to drought-resilient wheat

Gene editing leads to drought-resilient wheat

by | Sep 16, 2025

Photo: Wheat crop / Shaynee Modien, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shaynee Modien Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Shaunavon Standard   Recent developments in research aim to improve wheat during times of drought. Due to Canada’s changing...
VIDO and IVI Extend Partnership

VIDO and IVI Extend Partnership

by | Sep 15, 2025

Photo: Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) logo By Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder Monday, Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) signed a partnership extension with the International Vaccine...
HIV Outbreak in Swan Valley

HIV Outbreak in Swan Valley

by | Sep 11, 2025

Photo: A virtual town hall brought Swan Valley residents and Manitoba health officials together to address the region’s rapidly rising HIV cases, with discussions focusing on testing, treatment, harm reduction, and broader social supports / Photo courtesy Swan River...
Hungry for knowledge? New course teaches you to grow food

Hungry for knowledge? New course teaches you to grow food

by | Sep 11, 2025

By Nathan Reiter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Herald A new program will look to encourage more people to grow their own food. St. Mary’s University in Calgary is offering a certificate program in Small Scale Food Production that will begin in...