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Sask. small town reeling after house fire kills 2 seniors and 3 children
Family described as loving and kind A Saskatchewan town of around 1,100 people is reeling after a house fire killed two seniors and three children. Craik RCMP responded around noon CST on Sunday to a fire on Ottawa Street in Davidson, Sask., about 110 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon. The Davidson Volunteer Fire Department was already there when the Mounties arrived, according to an RCMP news release. An 80-year-old man and an 81-year-old woman were removed from the house and brought to Davidson Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, police said. The remains of theRead more
Sask. teachers prepare to navigate new name, pronoun policy as school year begins
Consequences for those who don’t follow policy still unclear Before a typical school year, Regina elementary school teacher Steve Boutilier’s mind is filled with lesson plans and hopes for his new class. But this September, that’s overshadowed with uncertainty about how best to support his transgender and non-binary students. Two weeks ago, then-education minister Dustin Duncan announced several new policies in schools throughout Saskatchewan. That includes students under 16 needing permission from their parent or guardian to change their name or pronouns at school. Consent is not required for students 16 or older.Read more
Sask. parents feel defeated after province’s only pediatric gastroenterologist leaves
1 parent spent more than 40K for out-of-country treatment due to wait-list even before specialist left Saskatchewan’s only pediatric gastroenterologist left the province last week, leaving parents uncertain about how they will navigate their children’s complex gastrointestinal (GI) issues. “It’s heartbreaking to see your child in pain and nowhere to turn,” said Dean Fleck, whose 13-year-old son Mason requires monthly infusions for Crohn’s disease. Fleck said he feels overwhelmed and worries about the lack of ongoing care and oversight for his son. The family has been traveling from Regina to Saskatoon every fourRead more