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Sask. plan to fund MS treatment trials raises debate across Canada

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.

Saskatchewan's decision to go it alone with clinical trials of a controversial and unproven multiple-sclerosis therapy is a worthy one — even if the trials do nothing more than prove that the so-called "liberation" procedure doesn't work, says an expert.

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Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. saw its revenue more than double in the second quarter thanks to a significant rebound in global demand for fertilizer.

PotashCorp revenue doubles in second quarter

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. saw its revenue more than double in the second quarter thanks to a significant rebound in global...

The federal government’s books will be balanced by 2015, a full year ahead of schedule, thanks to stronger-than-expected economic growth, the Conference Board of Canada said Thursday.

Federal deficit to be eliminated a year ahead of schedule: Conference Board

The federal government's books will be balanced by 2015, the Conference Board of Canada said Thursday.

Parents came and removed their children from the scene of a drowning at  in suburban Ottawa where Jeremy Audet, 2 1/2 years old, drowned in the pool.

Kids can drown in 20 seconds, experts warn as toll rises

Twenty seconds. That's how quickly a child can drown, marking how fleeting the margin between life and death can be.

Toyota has announced a voluntary recall of 4,200 Avalon vehicles sold in Canada to correct a steering problem.

Toyota warns of possible steering problem

Toyota has announced a voluntary recall of 4,200 Avalon vehicles sold in Canada to correct a steering problem.

This undated handout image, courtesy of the Joint Strike Fighter program site, shows the F-35 JSF.

Wikipedia edits traced to Defence computers

Defence Department computers in Ottawa have been used to vandalize information on a Wikipedia site critical of the Conservative government...

Four men are suing the Saskatchewan government for restricting their rights to drill for oil near the province's other big money-maker, potash mines.

Oil-potash clash sparks major Sask. lawsuit

A clash involving two of the Saskatchewan government's biggest revenue producers — oil and potash — has the province facing a lawsuit...

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Sask. Premier Brad Wall says gov't willing to fund trials of controversial MS treatment

Premier Brad Wall says his government is willing to fund trials of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis.

James Lee Busch (left) is escorted from court Wednesday in Saskatoon.

Busch pleads guilty to murder of woman found in Saskatoon dumpster

Dressed in a suit and looking almost amused by the whole process, James Lee Busch pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder...

Krishna Vittala leaves court in Saskatoon Wednesday.

Former Saskatoon doctor Krishna Vittala sentenced to jail for sexual assaults

Former Saskatoon doctor Krishna Vittala was taken into custody Wednesday after a Queen’s Bench judge sentenced him to a year in jail...

The entire main level and roof of this house on the Kawacatoose First Nation were completely ripped off the foundation during a tornado on July 2, 2010.

Tornado-stricken Sask. First Nation still waiting on cleanup funds

A Saskatchewan First Nation reserve demolished by a powerful F3 tornado earlier this month is still waiting to receive government ...

Sask. Premier Brad Wall says gov't willing to fund trials of controversial MS treatment

Premier Brad Wall says his government is willing to fund trials of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis.

Busch pleads guilty to murder of woman found in Saskatoon dumpster

Dressed in a suit and looking almost amused by the whole process, James Lee Busch pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder...

Road blocks catch man suspected of shooting Rama, SK farmer

Warman RCMP arrested the suspect early Wednesday morning

Saskatoon police ask for help to locate missing man

Steven Chaykowski was last seen last Tuesday, July 20, at his residence in Saskatoon. Family and friends are concerned that he may...

Canadian companies recall meats over listeria fears

Two brands of deli meat sold across Canada have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection...

Former Saskatoon doctor Krishna Vittala sentenced to jail for sexual assaults

Former Saskatoon doctor Krishna Vittala was taken into custody Wednesday after a Queen’s Bench judge sentenced him to a year in jail...

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Airdire home destroyed by fire

Fire crews were called to a massive house fire on Sunridge Place N.W. in Airdrie around 3:00p.m. this afternoon.

Toyota warns of possible steering problem

Toyota has announced a voluntary recall of 4,200 Avalon vehicles sold in Canada to correct a steering problem.

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Yorkton residents living in low-lying areas fled their homes July 1 following severe thunderstorms that caused major flooding.

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