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Canada-U.S. border to reopen to vaccinated travellers Nov. 8
A date has been set for the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border.On Nov. 8, vaccinated non-essential visitors will be able to cross the land borders into the United States for the first time since the ...
Oct 15, 2021

Canada heading for flu season in the middle of fourth wave of COVID-19
OTTAWA - Canada's top doctor warns the country could be heading for its first typical flu season since the pandemic began, even as health systems are still battling the fourth wave of COVID-19. Last y...
Oct 15, 2021

Capitol Police officer indicted for obstruction after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. Capitol Police officer has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges after prosecutors say he helped to hide evidence of a rioter's involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrectio...
Oct 15, 2021

Flu shots urged to protect healthcare system
Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to roll up their sleeves and get their flu vaccines.Dr. Tania Diener, a medical health officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, urged people to get the ...
Oct 15, 2021

Day 1 recap of the Mixed Provincial Open
The Brad Bibby rink from Prince Albert suffered an early defeat to start the Mont St. Joseph Foundation CurlSask 2021 Provincial Mixed Championships on Thursday. They fell 7-3 to the Kris Keating four...
Oct 15, 2021

DOJ will ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Biden administration said Friday it will turn next to the U.S. Supreme Court its attempt to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September. The move by the Ju...
Oct 15, 2021

A pair of thefts in the northeast under investigation
Two thefts in the the northeast area have left a local gas bar and farmer asking for the assistance of the RCMP and the public.RCMP in Melfort are searching for a man in connection with a theft in Kin...
Oct 15, 2021

Recount in the Toronto riding stopped, as Liberals are confirmed as victors
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says a ballot recount in the federal Toronto riding of Davenport has been halted, with the Liberals confirmed as winners. The New Democrats asked that votes be recounted afte...
Oct 15, 2021

Treaty Annuity Payments Information in COVID-19 Times
COVID 19: Treaty annuity payment events postponedDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is postponing all treaty annuity payment events until further notice.To receive your tre...
Oct 15, 2021

Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation Purchases Cast Saw System
Out with the old and in with the new! Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation was able to purchase a new Cast Saw system for the Meadow Lake Hospital! Thanks to all our supporters to make this purchase possib...
Oct 15, 2021