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New campaign at children's hospital kicks off with generous $1M donation

Isolation may be the new norm, but the delivery of care continues at the province's only dedicated maternal and children's hospital and they need the public's support now more than ever.The Jim Pattis...

Jun 30, 2020

North Sask River Baseball League sets start date for season

It was a home run announcement for baseball players and fans alike in northern Saskatchewan: baseball season is just around the corner.The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) has set a st...

Jun 29, 2020

Sask. Polytechnic lays off 93, plans to suspend or defer upcoming programs amid pandemic

Things are going to be a lot different at Saskatchewan Polytechnic come the fall.According to the institution, some programs will be suspended or deferred this upcoming fall semester.Additionally, 93 ...

Jun 29, 2020

Local communities receive grants for traffic safety initiatives

A number of local communities will receive funding from the provincial government for a variety of traffic safety projects.The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund is providing $550,000 in grants to 50 comm...

Jun 29, 2020

Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day

The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19. F...

Jun 28, 2020

Co-op refinery laying off 100 workers

Workers at the Co-op refinery in Regina are just getting ready to head back on the job, but now the company is issuing layoff notices.About 100 people are being serviced with temporary notices, accord...

Jun 28, 2020

Advocates call for community-led crisis intervention, not police

SURREY, B.C. - Deaths and injuries involving police during so-called wellness checks coupled with recent protests against police brutality are generating scrutiny over how officers respond t...

Jun 28, 2020

As Quebec reopens, small towns and provincial parks brace for larger crowds

MONTREAL - Bruno Guilbault says he can't remember seeing anything like it. The mayor of Rawdon, Que., about 60 kilometres north of Montreal, said municipal parks on the Ouareau River were "overfl...

Jun 28, 2020

Six more cases of COVID-19 all in Far North, along with seven recoveries

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, all from the Far North region. There were also seven recoveries.That brings the active case count to 103, with 777...

Jun 27, 2020

Liverpool condemns fan behaviour in title celebrations

LIVERPOOL, England - English champion Liverpool has condemned the behaviour of some fans who gathered in the city to celebrate the club's Premier League title win after a 30-year wait. Merseyside Poli...

Jun 27, 2020