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NDP calls on urgent action for long-term care homes and for leaders to come out of hiding
Less than a year ago a COVID-19 outbreak was declared at long-term care home Extendicare Parkside. As a result, 39 seniors lost their lives.On Monday, the SHA confirmed several outbreaks in long-term ...
Aug 24, 2021

Riders to continue to follow province’s lead for entry requirements
The Saskatchewan Roughriders won't be calling an audible from the province's guidelines when it comes to fans at Mosaic Stadium.After the CFL had to reschedule the game between the Edmonton Elks and T...
Aug 24, 2021

Midway, Light Horse Show a success; Battlefords Agricultural Society planning more events
The Midway at the Battlefords Agricultural Society fairgrounds wrapped up a success this year. The agricultural society's general manager, Jocelyn Ritchie, says about 4,000 Ride Bracelets were sold in...
Aug 24, 2021

Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio to get a second opinion on left elbow injury
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio was planning to get a second opinion on a left elbow injury he suffered in a game last week while on a minor-league rehab assignment. Biggio underwent an MRI e...
Aug 24, 2021

House passes bill bolstering landmark voting law
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats passed legislation Tuesday that would strengthen a landmark civil rights-era voting law weakened by the Supreme Court over the past decade, a step party leaders tout ...
Aug 24, 2021

Fin Island Trail Run to take place this weekend
The 13th Annual Fin Island Trail Run will take place this weekend, Aug. 28 on Finlayson Island. The event, which is free to participate in, is for all ages. A children's one kilometer run is available...
Aug 24, 2021

Rainfall dampening region, fire bans lifting
After months of farmers, firefighters and residents across the province hoping for rain to fall they are finally getting their wish, albeit too late for many.The Northwest region saw several days of s...
Aug 24, 2021

Some provinces reinstate COVID-19 restrictions as cases surge in certain areas
Some provinces were doubling down Tuesday with mask and vaccination requirements in an effort to bring down rising COVID-19 cases, while the Northwest Territories reported its first death related to t...
Aug 24, 2021

Saskatchewan Premier Moe challenges Liberal leader Justin Trudeau on private MRIs
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is accusing Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau of unfair treatment over private MRI clinics. Moe was reacting Tuesday to Trudeau's campaign saying this week that if it wins g...
Aug 24, 2021

North Stars making most of second week of Hockey School
For the second week in a row, school is in session for young hockey players at North Battleford's Access Communications Centre. The Battlefords North Stars kicked off their second and final week of th...
Aug 24, 2021