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Vaccines accelerated but COVID-19 variants a concern
Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab delivered good news about accelerated vaccine roll-out, at the same time urging caution over the emergence of new ca...
Mar 09, 2021

Council agrees to amend crosswalk policy
Meadow Lake City Council has agreed to an amendment that will add more crossing signs for pedestrians at intersections. The change comes after one resident raised their concern over children's safety ...
Mar 09, 2021

Saskatchewan weather continues to fluctuate
Once again, drivers in northwest Saskatchewan will have to check the forecast before planning to travel this week.A surprise burst of snow early on Tuesday came with a drop in temperature, more in lin...
Mar 09, 2021

RCMP warn of counterfeit currency in Northwest Saskatchewan
Turtleford and Onion Lake RCMP are urging business owners to be vigilant when it comes to cash.The detachments have received numerous reports from local businesses of counterfeit Canadian currency bei...
Mar 09, 2021

Cree author recognized on International Women's Day
A Cree author, speaker and teacher's story of resilience has been highlighted by the province on International Women's Day.Kendra Weenie, who's recent memoir Surviving Domestic Violence was shortliste...
Mar 08, 2021

First nations women in jail over represented and lack proper supports, says FSIN
Concerns related to the over representation of First Nations women in the correctional system, and a lack of supports, are being raised on International Women's Day by the organization that represents...
Mar 08, 2021

'It's been a good week': Tam hopeful on vaccines as pandemic anniversary nears
Canada's chief public health officer is expressing hope for the future as the world prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 crisis. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a ...
Mar 07, 2021

Former world champion Kevin Koe earns third straight win at Tim Hortons Brier event
CALGARY - Kevin Koe remains unbeaten at the Tim Hortons Brier. Koe's Wild Card 2 rink defeated Eddie MacKenzie of Prince Edward Island 12-5 on Sunday to improve to 3-0 at the Canadian men's curling ch...
Mar 07, 2021

Ag experts keep eye on precipitation levels leading into growing season
NORTH BATTLEFORD - While spring is still a couple of months away, producers in the North West region of Saskatchewan are keeping an eye on precipitation levels this winter as they plan for a new seedi...
Mar 07, 2021

Key players in trial of ex-officer charged in Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS - Jury selection begins Monday for a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death. Derek Chauvin's trial, which is expected to last weeks,...
Mar 07, 2021