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Phase 1 vaccines set to accelerate as Phase 2 preparations continue

With remaining Phase 1 vaccinations expected to be accelerated in the coming weeks, one of the most visible signs yet the provincial government is ramping up preparations for the much wider Phase 2 of...

Mar 02, 2021

134 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths reported

The provincial government is reporting 100 per cent of long-term care homes across Saskatchewan have now received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, 90 per cent of personal care homes (P...

Mar 02, 2021

Sask. police chiefs support proposed gun legislation in principle

There are many gun owners in Saskatchewan frustrated over a bill that would strengthen gun laws in Canada.However, Saskatchewan's police chiefs are supportive of the bill.Rick Bourassa, president of t...

Mar 02, 2021

Let the Wildlife Be Wild

Saskatchewan's recent stretch of harsh weather has raised some wildlife welfare questions across the province. Most species are resilient and well-adapted to surviving our winters. However, in order t...

Mar 02, 2021

Province relaxes guidelines around practices; multiple groups can participate

More groups will get a chance to share practice space as the Government of Saskatchewan tweaks COVID-19 guidelines surrounding practices.The province has changed rules regarding how many groups can be...

Mar 01, 2021

Online petition started to try to save the Lighthouse; mayor to meet with area leaders

Local advocates and community leaders are making efforts in an attempt to save the Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords that is slated for closure by April.The Lighthouse Supported Living announced last...

Mar 01, 2021

Prince Albert woman wins over $300,000 from TeleMiracle 50/50

Prince Albert resident Kim Wawro won the first ever online TeleMiracle 50/50 from the Kinsmen Foundation.She is now precisely $363,060 richer after she received a phone call on Friday explaining she'd...

Mar 01, 2021

Cochin residents concerned about ice damage to shoreline property

A number of Resort Village of Cochin property owners along Jackfish Lake are dealing with serious damages to decks, buildings and stored boat lifts from shoreline ice damage this winter."It's a phenom...

Mar 01, 2021

Weather improving, driving cautions remain

Drivers in Northwest Saskatchewan are going to continue to be tested this March. Daily highs are expected to rise above 0 C by Wednesday throughout the region and remain in the plus category until lat...

Mar 01, 2021

Northeast Sask. woman publishes children's book

A northeast Saskatchewan mindfulness educator, bodytalk practitioner, business owner, and mental health advocate is adding author to her title.The children's book Lily's Loud Mouth by Laura Lawrence o...

Mar 01, 2021