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Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks
CALGARY - The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials. Fabian Murphy, president of the Agriculture Union, which represents federal mea...
Apr 23, 2020
Easing COVID-19 restrictions presents challenges between provinces: experts
Infectious disease experts say provinces looking to relax restrictions related to COVID-19 need to consider their neighbours. Prince Edward Island, where the caseload is low, is aiming to ease measure...
Apr 23, 2020
Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are ready for a made-for-TV rematch at a time when fans are craving live action. And this time, they'll have company. Turner Sports says quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyto...
Apr 23, 2020
California takes small step toward reopening amid outbreak
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom relaxed his stay-at-home order on Wednesday to let hospitals resume elective surgeries, a move that will send many thousands of idled health care empl...
Apr 22, 2020
Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are ready for a made-for-TV rematch at a time when fans are craving live action. And this time, they'll have company. Turner Sports says quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyto...
Apr 22, 2020
'We have flattened the curve:' Saskatchewan may reopen some businesses in May
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says some businesses that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic could reopen next month. In a televised address from the legislature Wednesday, a first ...
Apr 22, 2020
Premier thanks Saskatchewan for COVID-19 efforts ahead of phased approach to normality
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe delivered a strong message of thanks to the public Wednesday evening recounting how far the province had come in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. And, while he said he ...
Apr 22, 2020 Premier Scott Moe addressed the people of Saskatchewan Wednesday evening (Facebook/Government of Saskatchewan)
WATCH NOW: Premier addresses province
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, broadcasting from his office in the Legislative building, addresses the province about the progress made through the COVID-19 pandemic.This address comes before an anno...
Apr 22, 2020 ID 90980509 © Ryan Friesen | Dreamstime.com
Former Battlefords Star, Beckman shines bright for WHL honours
For Spokane Chiefs forward, Adam Beckman, the 2019-20 season was one he likely won't soon forget. At just 18 years of age, Beckman finished the season leading all Western Hockey League (WHL) players w...
Apr 22, 2020 Former Battlefords Stars standout, Adam Beckman has continued to turn heads at the Major Junior level. This season Beckman led all Western Hockey League players with 48 goals, 107 points. (Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs Facebook)
La Loche and Clearwater River grapple with 12 cases of COVID-19
La Loche and Clearwater River Dene Nation have seen their combined number of cases of COVID-19 double from the previous day.La Loche mayor Robert St. Pierre told meadowlakeNOW, as of Wednesday, the no...
Apr 22, 2020 (Tourism Saskatchewan)