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SHA increasing testing and contact tracing capacity

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is ramping up testing and contact tracing capacity in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases, but says it won't be able to keep pace unless people limit their co...

Nov 27, 2020

SJHL teams react in different ways to hockey pause

There has been a variety of responses to the provincial government's curbs on sports to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. With hockey effectively now on pause until after the Christmas break, t...

Nov 26, 2020

RCMP crime report for North Battleford shows overall increase for third quarter

The Battlefords RCMP are reporting an overall increase in calls for service for the City of North Battleford in their recent report to council.The city saw a 17 per cent increase in the year-to-date t...

Nov 26, 2020

Local leaders prepare for new SHA measures in the Battlefords

Following the announcement from the Government of Saskatchewan on Wednesday, the reaction from local leaders in the Battlefords was not one of surprise.The province's new measures, affecting business ...

Nov 26, 2020

SHA says ICU capacity at nearly 100 per cent as COVID cases surge

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has highlighted the increased pressures on the health system as COVID-19 cases surge.It says province-wide ICU capacity is at nearly 100 per cent and approximat...

Nov 26, 2020

Three more deaths linked to COVID-19, province records 299 new cases

Three more people have died from complications related to COVID-19, marking 40 deaths related to the virus to date.Of the deceased, one was a person in their 70s in Saskatoon and two others were in th...

Nov 26, 2020

Skate Battlefords happy to continue season, despite challenges this year

It has been a challenging year for Skate Battlefords. Like many organizations throughout the sporting world and beyond, the ongoing pandemic has offered a number of hurdles to clear this year. However...

Nov 26, 2020

Expert says consider safety first when planning ice fishing outings in Saskatchewan this season

It's still early in the season but with temperatures dipping below freezing across Saskatchewan it's a good opportunity for anglers to gather their insulated apparel and start planning their ice fishi...

Nov 26, 2020

Sasakamoose never strayed too far away from his home or his people

Well before Fred Sasakamoose passed away on Tuesday afternoon due to complications from COVID-19, he was already being honoured by those that knew and respected him.Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation Chief Larry...

Nov 26, 2020

Lloydminster mayor elected chair of provincial city caucus

Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers will have even more on his plate this winter season.Set to serve at city hall for another four years, Aalbers was elected by mayors across the province as chair of th...

Nov 26, 2020