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Despite challenges, number of disabled referees growing across Para sports

Seeing a referee with a physical disability is a rarity in much of Para sport. But some, like Canadian ex-boccia player Kevin Shaw, are trying to change that.

Staying on the right side of doping controls can be even more complicated for Para athletes

It may seem easy to abide by anti-doping controls how hard can it be to not take performance-enhancing drugs? but there are a wide variety of reasons why anti-doping education and testing is complicated.

'Be fearless': Deaf Sask. author, playwright wants to dispel assumptions about disabled people in fiction

Adam Pottle does not stick to one type of writing.The British Columbia-born, Saskatoon-based artist's pursuits include childrens book author,post-secondary educator, playwright, memoirist, and leader amongDeaf and disabled cultural communities.

Navigating the complications of financial aid an additional challenge for Canada's Paralympians

Amidst the pomp and circumstance of the Paris 2024 festivities, the financial realities of being an international athlete are garnering more attention. The situation is often more dire for Paralympians who, like many disabled Canadians, face the additional challenge of navigating complicated assistance channels.

Olympic water polo athlete says Regina team propelled her to Paris Olympics

Blaire McDowell may have lived around the world, but Saskatchewan holds a special place in her heart as she prepares to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics with Canada's water polo team.

U of R swimmer hopes to make a splash for Mauritius at 2024 Olympics

The University of Regina's Ovesh Purahoo qualified for the 100-metre freestyle at a June meet in Vancouver, with hopes to post his best time yet at the Summer Games in Paris.

It's a FAcT: Moose Jaw among 3 communities chosen for $11.2B RCAF training program

Moose Jaws 15 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Base has a decades-long history of training military personnel. With the awarding of a new federal contract, the city has become one of three sites for the RCAF's $11.2 billion Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program.

Saskatoon Realtor fined $3K for sharing transphobic content on social media

A Saskatoon Realtor has been disciplined andfined $3,000 by the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission for making transphobic comments via social media.

Toddlers get chance to learn Michif language in new pre-K program in Battleford

A Michif pre-kindergarten program in Battleford will include language and cultural programming along with a focus on outdoor education.

2 Regina hoopers part of Canadian squad competing in last-chance Paralympic qualifier next week

Next week, eight mens wheelchair basketball teams, including Canada, will be vying to claim one of the last four spots available for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Two of theathletes competingfor the red and white Nik Goncin and Garrett Ostepchuk are from Regina.