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Dekker Centre announces new fall line-up, and Light Up Live initiative
The Dekker Centre announced its new Fall Mini Series today to re-open the performing arts venue to the public.The line-up features a number of Saskatchewan-based artists offering a variety of fare. Ge...
Sep 21, 2020

COVID-19 case reported at McClean Lake uranium mill site
A case of COVID-19 has been identified on the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan.Orano Canada confirmed Sunday one of their employees tested positive and is in isolation at the mill ca...
Sep 21, 2020

Mayor, MLA highlight North Battleford’s MEEP funding
Despite economic strife, North Battleford has growth potential for the immediate, and distant, future.MLA Herb Cox and Mayor Ryan Bater spoke at a ribbon cutting Monday, officially acknowledging the 2...
Sep 21, 2020

Sask. doctors 'working harder than ever' amid pandemic
It can be frustrating still not being able to get an in-person doctor's appointment because of the strict COVID protocols at clinics. But the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians says its 'workin...
Sep 21, 2020

Battleford Mayor announces re-election bid
As the leaves begin to fall and autumn takes effect, election season is on the horizon in the town of Battleford.As such, incumbent mayor with the town, Ames Leslie has announced his intention to run ...
Sep 21, 2020

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ken Giles to undergo Tommy John surgery
Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a right elbow injury that forced him to miss almost all of the 2020 season. Giles missed almost seven weeks&...
Sep 21, 2020

Judge extends Wisconsin absentee cutoff 6 days post election
MADISON, Wis. - A federal judge ruled Monday that absentee ballots in battleground Wisconsin can be counted up to six days after the Nov. 3 presidential election as long as they are postmarked by Elec...
Sep 21, 2020

Blue Jays balance final week of season with eye on likely post-season appearance
The next week will be a balancing act for the Toronto Blue Jays as they look to close out the season strong while preparing for what will likely be a wild-card berth. With a playoff spot all but ...
Sep 21, 2020

Rescued canoeist near Black Lake thought he wouldn't survive the night
A 26-year-old canoeist and his dog from Saskatoon who became stranded near Black Lake didn't think he would make it through the night. That's according to Local Hero Foundation President Paul Spring, ...
Sep 21, 2020

Police cancel vacations; prepare for Breonna Taylor decision
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville, Kentucky, police said Monday that they had cancelled vacations and were setting up barricades in preparation for the state attorney general's announcement about whether h...
Sep 21, 2020