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Shack Attack

Visitors to Regina Beach saw some unusual sights on the lake this weekend.  A group of people armed with buckets, paint, and hammers had some fun making over fishing shacks. Judging from the pictures, the first annual Regina Beach Shack Attack was a success.  The photos come coutesy of Jeff Nye, Program Coordinator for the Last Mountain Lake Cultural Centre.

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Trevor Herriot on Community Pastures (PFRA)

It's not just ranchers and farmers who should be concerned what happens to Saskatchewan's pastures. We talked to Regina naturalist Trevor Herriot.

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Could Connaught School become a Heritage Building?

Regina heritage building advocate and historian Bill Brennan weighs in on the chances of the 100-year-old Connaught School becoming a protected heritage building.

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Historic Regina School will be Rebuilt

Last night, the majority of Regina School Board Trustees voted to rebuild 3 Regina schools.
The most controversial being 100 year old Connaught school, located in Regina's Cathedral area.
We spoke to Carla Beck. She has children who attend Connaught school and is one of two trustees who voted against the rebuild.

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CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon

The CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon is visiting Regina. We talked to him about what's in store for 2013.

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Modular or "Lego" Construction in Saskatchewan

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It's like giant Lego that you can live in. Modular building is growing in popularity and it's changing the way we build Saskatchewan's cities. The CBC's Nichole Huck brings us that story.

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Ocean Man First Nation

Two years ago, 75 per cent of the people on the Ocean Man First Nation were on social assistance.  Today, it's two per cent.  Gloria Shepherd is the Chief of the Ocean Man First Nation, and explains to Stefani how oil development is helping the community.

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Kevlar Socks for Hockey

Recent cut injuries in the NHL have people wondering if players at all levels should be wearing kevlar socks in their hockey skates. We find out about these slice-proofing protective socks.

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Synthetic Marijuana

Ever heard of synthetic weed? Apparently it's riskier than the "natural" stuff and being sold in Saskatchewan. The use of synthetic marijuana or "fake pot" is on the rise and health officials are warning people about it as it has been linked to heart failures, seizures and deaths in the U.S.

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Cindy Blackstock On First Nations Children Care

Cindy Blackstock has made it her life's mission to see children who live on reserve receive the same care as children in mainstream social service system. Cindy joins Stefani as she prepares to take the stand at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in Toronto on behalf of First Nations children across Canada.

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