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Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid supply worry
TOKYO - Japan's first coronavirus shots were given to health workers Wednesday, beginning the vaccination campaign considered crucial to holding the already delayed Tokyo Olympics. The government gave...
Feb 16, 2021

Ice games bring community together for outdoor Wintertainment
The weather may be cold and the ice slippery, but that didn't stop residents from braving the outdoor elements for some winter ice games on Tuesday afternoon in North Battleford.As part of the of the ...
Feb 16, 2021

P.A. residents challenged to get active and help city win $10,000 prize
The City of Prince Albert is urging participation from residents in a 10-day activity challenge with a big potential pay-off. The community that logs the most minutes of physical activity during the 2...
Feb 16, 2021

Winter wonderland awaits start of Toronto FC training camp Wednesday
Toronto FC opens training camp Wednesday in a winter wonderland, with a new coach in Chris Armas and the hope that the search for a third designated player is close to completion. Other questions rema...
Feb 16, 2021

SaskPower exporting power to U.S. to help with mass power outages
SaskPower is helping Canada's neighbours to the south keep their power on.Due to the extreme cold in the southern U.S., the Saskatchewan crown corporation is exporting 175 megawatts of electricity. Th...
Feb 16, 2021

Moe and Shahab speak of 'light at the end of the tunnel' as public health measures extended
Premier Scott Moe and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab spoke of a "light at the end of the tunnel" while urging compliance with public health measures that have now been extended through ...
Feb 16, 2021

Everests purchase Home Hardware from long-time business owner
Rita Goertzen has owned and operated Home Hardware for more than three decades, but Tuesday marked a milestone as she handed over the keys to new owners. Geortzen sold the company to well-known local ...
Feb 16, 2021

Foam Lake Health Foundation reaches digital x-ray goal
The Foam Lake and District Health Foundation has reached their digital x-ray campaign fundraising goal.The $254,000 campaign is the first to come to completion for the recently developed foundation.Co...
Feb 16, 2021

Union seeking 'hazard pay', asks for MP help
Frustrated by a lack of response from the federal government, the union representing federal correctional officers is now trying a new approach to gather support and awareness around its call for haza...
Feb 16, 2021

Obstetrics returns to Meadow Lake Hospital
Obstetrical services at the Meadow Lake Hospital will resume effective immediately.The unit was shut down on Jan. 18 following a COVID-19 outbreak on the surgical ward. This move of extreme caution wa...
Feb 16, 2021