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Government approves $51 million in additional funding for safe return to school

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved more funding to schools in the province for equipment, staff and cleaning supplies.According to a media release, the government announced $51 million for Sa...

Sep 08, 2020

‘They have a right to survival:’ Advocate for children responds to child welfare death spike

Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth is concerned that deaths among youth involved in care will surpass its highest level in half-a-decade.Lisa Broda told 650 CKOM Friday that trends typical...

Sep 07, 2020

Mixed feelings for parents ahead of return to school

The first day of school is a day that often brings some anxiety for both students and their parents. This Tuesday will test that more than perhaps any other Day One in recent history.Ahead of the retu...

Sep 07, 2020

11 new COVID-19 cases, 1 recovery, 1 in hospital

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. That's the second time a double-digit total has been announced for a single-day increase since Aug. 17. The new cases ar...

Sep 07, 2020

The importance of road safety in school zones

As the final days of summer slip away and the season churns to fall, heading back to school is heavy on the minds of students, parents, and teachers, alike. And while there may be a number of new chan...

Sep 06, 2020

Eight new COVID-19 cases reported, no recoveries, 1 person in hospital

The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported eight new COVID-19 cases in the province on Sunday. Three of the new cases are from the Saskatoon area, two are from the Central East, and one each are from ...

Sep 06, 2020

Canada's top lawyer hopes to inspire more indigenous youth

The first indigenous president of the Canadian Bar Association has a Saskatchewan connection. Brad Regehr was born and raised in Manitoba but is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (Sandy Bay...

Sep 06, 2020

Five new COVID cases in Sask, no new ones in our region

The provincial government is reporting five new cases of COVID-19, none of which are in our region. Also, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is clarifying the process and documents required to use the ...

Sep 05, 2020

Audit for Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford indicates construction-related deficiencies among concerns

The independent audit on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility indicates a range of construction-related deficiencies, according to the province.The province released the audi...

Sep 04, 2020

12 year-old among "Miracle Children" for JPCH Radiothon

A local 12 year-old and his family are among a select few helping the Jim Pattison Children's hospital Foundation in its biggest fundraiser of the year.The 2nd Annual JPCH Radiothon will take place No...

Sep 04, 2020