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COVID boosters coming for those 65+, rapid tests to be distributed next week
A third COVID-19 shot in the arm will soon be available for those 65 and older in Saskatchewan, according to chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab.During a news conference Friday, Shahab expla...
Oct 15, 2021

Most crop yields in northwest down, but quality good overall
Similar to other parts of the province, most farmers in the Battlefords and northwest region of the province are being challenged with lower crop yields this harvest. Ministry of Agriculture Crops Ext...
Oct 15, 2021

Herdman marvels at Davies goal but says more work to be done to get to World Cup
Coach John Herdman paid tribute to Alphonso Davies' wonder-goal but reminded anyone listening that the spectacular strike represents a step - albeit a memorable one - on Canada's World Cup qualifying ...
Oct 15, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Testing shows high concentrations of fuel in Iqaluit water
IQALUIT - The City of Iqaluit says testing shows a high concentration of fuel in a tank that supplies water to the Nunavut capital. It says the fuel could be diesel or kerosene, but that long-term hea...
Oct 15, 2021

Two-day rise in temperatures, snowfall not on horizon
There's a wave of warmth coming back to the Northwest this weekend.Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures above the seasonal average in several regions of Saskatchewan, which should reverse by...
Oct 15, 2021

Olympic decathlon champ Warner gets loose with other sports after post-Games break
Olympic decathlon champion Damian Warner will be casting a wide sporting net as he starts preparations for a busy 2022 season. The sprint shoes and shot put stones aren't needed just yet. Instead, War...
Oct 15, 2021

Top military commanders spar over fitness for job of defence chief
OTTAWA - An unprecedented tug of war is threatening to break out at the very top of Canada's military as the two officers to have most recently served as chief of the defence staff have penned competi...
Oct 15, 2021

Alouettes look to sweep back-to-back series with struggling Redblacks
OTTAWA - Beating a team in the CFL is rarely easy, and beating it twice is even harder. But that's exactly what the Montreal Alouettes hope to do when they travel to Ottawa to take on the Redblacks Sa...
Oct 15, 2021

'It's crunch time': Playoff-hungry Whitecaps face tough test in Sporting KC
Vancouver Whitecaps attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld generally wants the best for his fellow Scotsman Johnny Russell. This weekend, though, will be the exception as the pair face off in Major League So...
Oct 15, 2021

Second children's book released by northeast author
A northeast woman is celebrating the launch of her second children's book.Elliot's Rainbow Rollercoaster by Laura Lawrence is now available worldwide."It is a lighthearted tale of a little boy who goe...
Oct 15, 2021