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29 more COVID-19 hospitalizations, three more deaths in Saskatchewan
There are now 244 hospitalizations in Saskatchewan due to COVID-19, according to the provincial government's Saturday update. That's an increase of 29 from Friday's update. Of the hospitalizations, 26...
Jan 22, 2022

Saskatchewan hockey legend Clark Gillies dead at age 67
Clark Gillies, a Regina Pats legend and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, died Friday at the age of 67.The Moose Jaw-born Gillies starred with the Pats from 1971 through '74, winning a Memorial Cup...
Jan 22, 2022

Ice plant arrival inspiring athletes for return of curling
Nearly eight months after an unexpected fire devastated the Meadow Lake arena, a local sports organization is close to reopening its doors to the public. On Friday, the Meadow Lake Curling Club announ...
Jan 21, 2022

Northern Lights Snowmobile Association gearing up for Easter Seals Snowarama
Weather conditions throughout the season have given winter sports fanatics plenty of reasons to be happy this year. The heavy snowfalls and steady cool temperatures have provided snowmobile groups wit...
Jan 21, 2022

Province reports 1,158 new cases, no new deaths
The Government of Saskatchewan reported 1,158 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, along with 1,092 recoveries.The new cases in northern Saskatchewan were found in the Far North West (10), Far North Eas...
Jan 20, 2022

Officials optimistic treatments will help ease COVID strain on Canada's health system
With COVID-19 hospitalizations in Canada still threatening to overwhelm the health-care system, officials hope two antiviral treatments could help ease the strain. A new study published in the Canadia...
Jan 20, 2022

Daily COVID count includes 1,223 new cases, 181 in northern zones
The province is reporting another 1,223 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. No new deaths have been reported for nearly the last two weeks with the government confirming today no Saskatchewan resid...
Jan 19, 2022

La Loche RCMP arrest man suspected of child porn offences
The La Loche RCMP have arrested a man suspected of child pornography offences. On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) made the arrest after an investigation revealed 19-ye...
Jan 19, 2022

Gas prices remain high in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake
Driving continues to serve as a much larger expense than in recent years for the Battlefords and surrounding area.Gas prices remain above $1.36 a litre in most stations in surrounding municipalities, ...
Jan 19, 2022

CPCA tentative schedule features Prince Albert, Meadow Lake, Battlefords
The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association is preparing for the 2022 season, with a tentative schedule in place.Barring changes, the CPCA tour begins in Prince Albert from June 3-5. Competition ...
Jan 18, 2022