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P.1 COVID variant spreading in Saskatchewan
It has been a couple of weeks since the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant established itself as the dominant strain in Saskatchewan, but a new variant is now starting to spread.Originally only five cases of th...
Apr 28, 2021

Government reports 224 new cases of COVID-19 and six deaths in the province
The Saskatchewan government is reporting 224 new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of April 27 bringing the provincial total to 40,401 cases; 37,401 total recoveries and 2,518 cases considered acti...
Apr 27, 2021

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. The military commander handling l...
Apr 27, 2021

Man arrested following fatal hit-and-run in Onion Lake Cree Nation
Onion Lake RCMP have arrested and charged a 28 year-old man following a hit and run that resulted in the death of a 13 year-old youth.Onion Lake RCMP received a call on April 25 that a person had been...
Apr 26, 2021

Fires to date double compared to 2020
Residents of Saskatchewan are asked to take extra precautions this spring when outdoors as much of the province is either under moderate or high fire risk. "We ask the public to be cautious when they ...
Apr 26, 2021

7,451 new COVID-19 doses, 249 new cases, two deaths
An additional 7,451 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 399,745. The 7,451 doses of COVID-19 vaccine report...
Apr 25, 2021

10,159 new COVID-19 vaccines given, 286 new cases
An additional 10,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 392,294. The 10,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccine repo...
Apr 24, 2021

Meadow Lake man wins SCMA for On Air Personality of the Year
A local broadcaster has been recognized at this year's Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA) for On Air Personality of the Year. This is the fourth time for 102.3 CJNS Radio Host and Broadcaster Ma...
Apr 23, 2021

Province reports 245 new cases and 296 COVID-19 recoveries
Another 245 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by the Saskatchewan government on April 23. Along with 296 recoveries, this brings the provincial total to 39,392 cases; 36,458 recoveries and 2,46...
Apr 23, 2021

Saskatchewan health care system strained as number of COVID-19 ICU patients rises
Saskatchewan's intensive care units continue to be stretched to the breaking point by COVID-19.During a conversation with Gormley on Friday, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said th...
Apr 23, 2021