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National Student Loan Service Centre plagued by delays as requests for help soar

Throngs of former students have been unable to reach Canada's loans centre, which is working through a backlog of more than 30,000 applications for repayment assistance. The phone lines for the Nation...

Dec 06, 2020

Ujiri: Raptors' unique trait is 'togetherness,' says Toronto will adapt to Tampa

Their practice facility is still under construction. The players and staff are on the hunt for temporary housing in Tampa. As the NBA's only team playing outside of its market - and country - this sea...

Dec 05, 2020

202 COVID-19 cases reported, lower numbers due to data issue

The province is reporting 202 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total up to 9,730 cases. The Saskatchewan Health Authority did note the reported number is "much lower than anticipated due t...

Dec 05, 2020

UN health chief: World can start dreaming of pandemic's end

TANZANIA, Tanzania - The U.N. health chief declared Friday that positive results from coronavirus vaccine trials mean the world "can begin to dream about the end of the pandemic," but he said rich and...

Dec 05, 2020

Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic

GENEVA - Two weeks after beating COVID-19, Thierry Salamin huffs as his ski boots crunch through Swiss snow near the Matterhorn peak, readying for a downhill run with his mood as bright as his blue an...

Dec 05, 2020

SHA confirms latest surge plans as COVID cases escalate

Amid the continued increase in COVID-19 cases, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is announcing the next phase of its surge plan to meet the expected demand for COVID-19 patients in the next two ...

Dec 03, 2020

Defence chief says CAF will be ready after ordering COVID-19 vaccine prep last week

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces received formal orders last week to start planning for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, though the military's top commander says preparations have been underwa...

Dec 03, 2020

Chamber, businesses asking residents to shop local during holiday season

Area chamber of commerce representatives are encouraging people to shop local this holiday season to help merchants and the economy during the pandemic.Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating ...

Dec 02, 2020

FSIN presses federal government to make First Nations a priority for the COVID vaccine

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is still months away, but the organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan wants to make sure its members have a place reserved in line.The Federat...

Dec 02, 2020

Fred Sasakamoose's funeral will be broadcast live on Saturday

About 20 years ago, Fred Sasakamoose told a friend he wanted his funeral to be right at centre ice in the Ahtahkakoop First Nation's rink named after him.On Saturday, Sasakamoose will get that wish as...

Dec 02, 2020