Population of Saskatchewan passes 1.2M landmark

Saskatchewan's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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BREAKING | Victim identified in fatal hit-and-run on Highway 17

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Population of Saskatchewan passes 1.2M landmark

Population of Saskatchewan passes 1.2M landmark

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BREAKING | Victim identified in fatal hit-and-run on Highway 17