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SaskTel goes with Samsung for province’s 5G network

SaskTel has selected Samsung to supply 5G technology to Saskatchewan.The South Korean-based company will provide all of the hardware, software and technological assistance to the province for the netw...

Mar 15, 2021

Vaccine appointments to expand on Monday; 98 new cases, 166 recoveries, two deaths

The Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System will include individuals 70 years of age and older in all parts of the province and residents 50 years of age and older in the Northern Adminis...

Mar 14, 2021

Vaccines in Saskatchewan exceeds 100,000; vaccine appointments expanding to 72-plus

The Government of Saskatchewan reached the 100,000 milestone for COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday. After reporting 1,624 new doses in Saturday's daily update, 100,195 COVID-19 vaccines have now been ...

Mar 13, 2021

PBCN Chief reflects on challenging COVID year

In many ways, Saskatchewan's northern communities have faced some of the toughest challenges around COVID-19. And, as he reflects on the full year that has now passed since the pandemic arrived in thi...

Mar 13, 2021

Île-à-la-Crosse hosting one of four Métis Canadian Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas

le--la-Crosse is the site of one of only four Mtis Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) across the country. Being one of the 37 IPCAs, these projects are designed to assist Canada in reachi...

Mar 12, 2021

Meadow Lake serious assault suspect makes brief court appearance

Following his first court appearance in Meadow Lake court, by phone link, Jordan Nelson will remain in custody ahead of his bail hearing set for later this month. Nelson was arrested by Meadow Lake RC...

Mar 12, 2021

Province reports 165 new cases of COVID-19, nearly 1,500 doses of vaccines administered

There are 165 new cases of COVID-19 and 153 new recoveries reported in the province. Over 350 vaccines were given in the North, mostly in the North Central zone.Vaccines ReportedAn additional 1,493 do...

Mar 11, 2021

Meadow Lake teen overseeing fundraiser for education of young Guatemalan women

Mckenna McAmmond, a member of the Meadow Lake RCMP's Youth Advisory Committee, is collaborating with other people in her missions trip team to raise money for computers and supplies. These supplies wi...

Mar 11, 2021

Saskatchewan launches COVID-19 vaccine appointment system, starting with 85+ category

Now that the Government of Saskatchewan is phasing out its 'don't call us, we'll call you' setup, as they are now launching their online appointment system. Starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, those 85 ye...

Mar 10, 2021

Man arrested following serious assault and public safety alert

A man is in police custody after Meadow Lake residents were alerted to a dangerous suspect in the community. Around 1:20 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP were made aware of a serious assault that occurred at a ...

Mar 10, 2021