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Urban patients could be moved to rural centres as hospitalizations rise
Saskatchewan's premier and health minister both are expecting hospitalizations to keep going up while the province goes through a fifth COVID-19 wave and - while not putting in any new health measures...
Jan 24, 2022
Roughriders announce signings of receiver, defensive back
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday the signings of a pair of American players.Receiver Darvin Kidsy and defensive back Will Sunderland agreed to terms with the CFL team.Kidsy signed with th...
Jan 24, 2022
Vancouver Canucks name former agent Emilie Castonguay assistant GM
VANCOUVER - Emilie Castonguay never let being a woman get in the way as she blazed a trail through the hockey world - and she doesn't expect gender to be an issue as she continues her journey. On Mond...
Jan 24, 2022
Federal government investigating cyberattack amid tensions with Russia
OTTAWA - Federal cybersecurity agencies confirmed Monday a recent cyberattack against Global Affairs Canada amid escalating tensions over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. The federal governmen...
Jan 24, 2022
Hundreds in attendance for truckers convoy
A movement of thousands of truckers in Canada that's been met with both support and criticism had a stop in northwest Saskatchewan Monday afternoon that received a crowd.Dubbed 'The Convoy for Freedom...
Jan 24, 2022
Moose meat being donated to Elders in several northern communities
Elders in several northern Saskatchewan communities have received donations of moose meat in recent weeks.It's all due to the efforts of Turnor Lake and Birch Narrows Community Food Centre and its co-...
Jan 24, 2022
6 reported killed in stampede at African Cup soccer game
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) - At least six people have died in a stampede outside a stadium hosting an African Cup of Nations soccer game in Cameroon, an official said Monday. Naseri Paul Biya, governor of...
Jan 24, 2022
6 reported killed in stampede at African Cup soccer game
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) - At least six people have died in a stampede outside a stadium hosting an African Cup of Nations soccer game in Cameroon, an official said Monday. Naseri Paul Biya, governor of...
Jan 24, 2022
Kids vaccine rate still low despite rampant spread of Omicron variant
OTTAWA - One member of the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force says the timing of the Omicron outbreak in Canada may have hurt the uptake of pediatric vaccines, just when kids need them most. Child-sized dos...
Jan 24, 2022
Meadow Lake, Flying Dust hosting scaffolding career program
An annual program designed to assist people with training for high-demand careers is set to take place later this season. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is holding a scaffold...
Jan 24, 2022