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Behind the Headlines: Sask. speech pathologist faces shortage, but new local program offers hope

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Saskatchewan is facing a shortage of speech language pathologists, leaving services stretched and many students forced to train out of province. 980 CJME's Abby Zieverink brings us Behind the Headlines as a new in-province program offers hope.

18 Dec 2025 English Canada News

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