Shannon Boklaschuk

Web writer with CBC Saskatoon

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Conservative grabs nearly 70% of vote in Battlefords-Lloydminster byelection

Conservative candidate Rosemarie Ashley Falk has won the byelection in the Saskatchewan riding of Battlefords-Lloydminster.

Psychedelic noodles on offer in fictional futuristic small-town Saskatchewan

Howie Shia's new film is set in an Asian restaurant in the year 2037 in the fictional town of Longbrook, Sask.

Theatre remounts popular prairie panto from the past

Meacham’s Dancing Sky Theatre is presenting another prairie panto — and the 2017 offering is actually a remount of one its most popular stories from the past.

German photographer takes pictures of Sask. people at work

A German photographer who has been taking pictures of Canadians at their workplaces since 2006 says Saskatchewan is a focal point of his documentary project.

Sask. shoppers plan to seek Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals

A new poll from Insightrix Research Inc. indicates that 54% of Saskatchewan residents are likely to do some of their holiday shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Exhibition shows how Ukrainian immigrants braved the cold in Canada

Saskatchewan residents know it can be difficult to stay warm in this weather. But how did people survive the elements here 100 years ago? The Ukrainian Museum of Canada provides some answers with its latest exhibition.

Northern Sask. health region provides take-home naloxone kits

A health region in northern Saskatchewan is now offering take-home naloxone kits to help prevent deaths due to opioid overdose.

Saskatoon conference to focus on body acceptance, inclusivity

Weight stigma is “so ingrained into the fabric of our society” that it’s often invisible, says a counsellor and body image coach.

Not mailing it in: Artist creates award-winning dress with 11,000 postage stamps

What does a dress made out of 11,000 postage stamps look like? The answer can be found at the Saskatchewan Craft Council's latest exhibition, Wearable Art 3.

Warman, Martensville chambers of commerce amalgamate

The Warman and Martensville chambers of commerce officially amalgamated Wednesday into a new entity.