

DEER MICE
SHA warn of hantavirus risk during spring cleaning
Spring cleaning could come with a deadly health risk.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning about hantavirus, a rare but potentially fatal illness spread by infected deer mice. "Anyone cleaning storage sheds or recreational vehicles that have been sitting all winter should be aware and take precautions...
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Ticks
SHA warns residents that tick season is here
The warmer weather is a welcome sight, but there is an unwelcome aspect to spring. Tick checks have become the norm again after the snow melt. Saskatchewan Health Authority Medical Health Officer Dr. Mohammad Khan told northeastNOW that ticks are already out despite the weather just recently becoming warmer. "If y...
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Season Crossover
Pines PSM: Get out and ride!
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Saskatchewan
Provincial
Saskatchewan updates trespassing regulations to help police address issues quickly
The Government of Saskatchewan has passed new regulations in an effort to help police enforce trespassing laws in businesses and public spaces like parks or libraries.Under the new regulations, anyone engaged in certain activities - including public intoxication, using a controlled substance, threatening to cause harm ...
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Body cams
Body-cams for RCMP now in Meadow Lake
Body cameras have come to Meadow Lake. Police are now officially equipped with the technology as part of the national effort to overhaul the RCMP and improve accountability. "The use of body-worn cameras shows our commitment to public trust and transparency," said Meadow Lake Detachment Commander, Staff Sarge...
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Court
Former P.A. resident facing over 100 charges in Saskatoon GPS tracker case
Marty Schira, the man charged in the Saskatoon police GPS tracker investigation, is facing a new wave of charges as the case against him continues to grow.According to Crown prosecutor Christy Pannell, the 46-year-old is now facing over 100 charges that include mischief, intimidation, harassment, fraudulent use of a co...
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Workplace
'We are the backbone in our healthcare system'; union holds rally in Regina
Without a contract in over two years, members of Saskatchewan's largest health care union are raising their voices and calling for fairer compensation.A large rally was held on Wednesday outside the Saskatchewan Legislature. Members of CUPE 5430 wanted to show strength in numbers and deliver a message to both the provi...
17h ago
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Investment News
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Sports on Central
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International Spotlight
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Ticks
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Canada

In the news today: Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is campaigning in what polls suggest are Conservative-safe ridings today a...
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Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings as election nears
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is campaigning in what polls suggest are Conservative-safe ridings today as election day approaches. Poilievre is set to begin his day in Saskatoon, where he will hold a press conference, before holding a ...
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Canadians rate U.S. relations as poor as ties with Russia, worse than links to China
OTTAWA - Canadians say their relations with Washington are just as bad as ties with Moscow, according to polling that suggests an openness to improving links with China and especially Mexico. Just 16 per cent of Canadians polled by Leger say Canada has...
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New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions
British Columbia's premier says the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the province has led to a cohort of people with serious brain injuries who are too deep in their addiction and mental-health crisis to ask for help. "And so, what happens is they continua...
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B.C. First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis
Members of the Tsilhqot'in Nation were at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Thursday calling for the British Columbia and Canadian governments to help expand support services in the battle against the toxic drug crisis. Chief Francis ...
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Man given five months in U.S. jail for smuggling people across border from B.C.
SEATTLE - The U.S. District Attorney's office in Seattle says a 27-year-old man has been sentenced to five months in jail for helping smuggle eight Indian nationals across the border between British Columbia and Washington state. It says Rajat Rajat, a...
12h ago
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