New Group Home to be Built in Wilkie

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $200,000 for the construction of a new group home for Prairie Branches in Wilkie. Once complete, it will be home to five people with intellectual disabilities. “Our community partners play a large role in creating inclusive and accessible communities in Saskatchewan,” Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Ryan Domotor said on behalf… Continue reading New Group Home to be Built in Wilkie

Child Care Facilities To Receive Nearly $2 Million for COVID-19 Safety Measures

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced nearly $2 million in funding for licensed child care centres and family child care homes across the province. “Saskatchewan’s child care facilities have been an exceptional support to Saskatchewan families since the pandemic began,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. “We are pleased to deliver nearly $2 million in funding… Continue reading Child Care Facilities To Receive Nearly $2 Million for COVID-19 Safety Measures

20-Year-Old Estevan Man Charged With Child Pornography Offences

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The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged a 20-year-old Estevan man with child pornography offences in relation to an investigation that began in September 2020. The investigation began due to complaints about the accused’s internet activities and alleged sharing of child pornography using a popular social media application. On October 22th, 2020 members of… Continue reading 20-Year-Old Estevan Man Charged With Child Pornography Offences

26 Albertans Facing Dozens of Charges After Child Pornography Investigation

Source: Kirby Bourne 630CHED, globalnews.ca, October 01, 2020 Suspects were arrested from cities and towns all across Alberta. Twenty-six people from across Alberta are facing dozens of charges after a three-month investigation into child pornography. The Internet Child Exploitation Unit of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams‘ investigation spanned from June 20 to Sept. 17.… Continue reading 26 Albertans Facing Dozens of Charges After Child Pornography Investigation

Saskatoon Man Facing Child Pornography Charges

Source: Stefanie Davis, Cole Davenport, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, June 20, 2020 A 22-year-old male is scheduled to appear in court on August 27th after a search warrant was executed and investigators found child pornography and seized two cell phones. SASAKATOON — A man has been charged with a number of child pornography offences following a search of… Continue reading Saskatoon Man Facing Child Pornography Charges

Canada Child Benefit Recipients Will See a $300 Boost This Month

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Source: John Paul Tasker, cbc.ca, May 21, 2020 Families who now collect the CCB — regardless of how much they normally receive — will receive the one-time payment in May. If you collect the Canada Child Benefit, you’ll notice a temporary boost to your bank balance today — the government is sending parents an extra… Continue reading Canada Child Benefit Recipients Will See a $300 Boost This Month

Saskatoon police officer on leave after video surfaces allegedly showing him yelling at child

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Source: Morgan Modjeski, cbc.ca, February 27, 2020 The child can be heard screaming and crying while the officer continues to yell and raise his voice. Saskatoon police say a third-party agency is investigating and one of its officers is on leave after a video allegedly featuring that officer yelling and shouting at a child recently… Continue reading Saskatoon police officer on leave after video surfaces allegedly showing him yelling at child

9 Ways I’ve Learned to Cultivate Inner Beauty

Source: Sarah Landry, Alive.com, July 16, 2019 Six years ago, I embarked on a journey to get healthy and live a better life—not just for me, but for my children too. I wanted to feel more whole. Confident. Beautiful. So, I lost 100 pounds (45 kg). This didn’t leave me feeling all that confident or beautiful.… Continue reading 9 Ways I’ve Learned to Cultivate Inner Beauty

This is Your Brain On No Sleep

Source: Gail Johnson, Alive.com, July 15, 2019 Sleep deprivation is no joke. Here’s what to do about it. In our wired, 24-7 world where people are facing more demands than ever, getting a good night’s rest is typically the one thing that gets cut. We soldier on, complaining about how tired we are between trips to… Continue reading This is Your Brain On No Sleep