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Saskatchewan affirms trials of MS therapy despite doubts of researchers

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says his government is willing to fund clinical trials of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis, calling the "liberation" procedure an "avenue of hope" for patients stricken with the debilitating disease.

Premier Brad Wall of Saskatchewan said he stands by his government's pledge to fund clinical trials of a controversial new treatment for people with multiple sclerosis.

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The sweeping publication bans covering the trial of serial killer Robert Pickton were lifted Wednesday after lawyers for the media successfully argued in B.C. Supreme Court that they should be repealed.

Publication bans lifted in serial killer Pickton case, revealing disturbing attack

A judge lifted all but three publication bans in the Pickton case Wednesday.

Two people in this vehicle were killed Wednesday when their car collided with a semi near McLean, Sask.

UPDATE: Two killed in collision near McLean, Sask.

A collision on the Trans-Canada Highway between a car and a semi has left two people from Newfoundland dead

Many campers at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park have issues with the Reserve a Site program.

Campers have issue with Reserve a Site program in Sask. campgrounds

Rules concerning how campers in Saskatchewan’s Provincial Parks reserve a site have some people frustrated.

As part of a training session for the Canadian Forces, people jumped out of a plane using parachutes at the Regina International Airport.

Search and rescue training interrupts traffic at Regina airport

There was a rare sight at the Regina International Airport on Wednesday as search and rescue technicians parachuted from a plane.

Starting August 15, it will be illegal to use tobacco in schools and on school grounds.

New tobacco legislation begins Aug. 15 in Sask.

Starting August 15, it will be illegal to use tobacco in schools and on school grounds.

Mandi Schwartz is in Seattle, Washington getting ready for a blood transfusion after finding a stem cell match.

Sask.-born hockey player Mandi Schwartz finds donor

Schwartz is in Seattle, Washington getting ready for a blood transfusion.

The Days of the Dinosaur exhibit is a new addition to the Queen City Ex this year.

Queen City Ex brings together old and new for Reginans

More than 40 rides are set up, along with lots of other entertainment. While most are the favourites, there are some new ones as well...

A new fertilizer plant has opened in Saskatchewan.

New fertilizer plant opens in Sask.

Alpine Plant Foods opens its first location in Western Canada

House sales in Regina cooling off.

House sales in Regina cooling down

In July there was a 27 per cent drop from the year before

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved more than $160,000 in funding for services that help children and youth in care.

Regina-based organizations get gov't funding for helping kids

YWCA of Regina and Street Culture Kidz will receive over $100,000 in funding

UPDATE: Two killed in collision near McLean, Sask.

A collision on the Trans-Canada Highway between a car and a semi has left two people from Newfoundland dead

Black Footed Ferrets thriving in Grasslands National Park

They were once on the verge of extinction, but now it appears the Black Footed Ferret is making a comeback in Saskatchewan

Fantuz named top Canadian for month of July

Rider slotback has already been named Canadian of the Week twice in July

New tobacco legislation begins Aug. 15 in Sask.

Starting August 15, it will be illegal to use tobacco in schools and on school grounds.

Four charged after marijuana found in home on Keeseekoose

RCMP found 93 grams of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia in the house

Campers have issue with Reserve a Site program in Sask. campgrounds

Rules concerning how campers in Saskatchewan’s Provincial Parks reserve a site have some people frustrated.

SARCAN promotion raising money for Children's Hospital

Money from all milk containers returned go towards Children's Hopsital Foundation of Saskatchewan

Sask.-born hockey player Mandi Schwartz finds donor

Schwartz is in Seattle, Washington getting ready for a blood transfusion.

Search and rescue training interrupts traffic at Regina airport

There was a rare sight at the Regina International Airport on Wednesday as search and rescue technicians parachuted from a plane.

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