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Rapid antigen self-tests on way to Sask. to speed up detection of COVID-19
The province is announcing that plans are in development for the expansion of public distribution of self-tests for personal use.An increase in distributing rapid antigen self-tests would help speed u...
Sep 29, 2021

Local high school comes together to raise awareness for Orange Shirt Day
Staff and students alike at John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) gathered together in honour of Orange Shirt Day Wednesday, at the high school.A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day s...
Sep 29, 2021

What’s open and closed on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
Canada's newest holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, takes place on Sept. 30.Federally regulated industries such as banks and federal government offices in Prince Albert will close ...
Sep 29, 2021

Akim Aliu calls punishment of player who used racist taunt 'a complete embarrassment'
Akim Aliu is calling the Ukrainian Hockey League's punishment of a player who used a racist taunt during a game a "complete embarrassment." The league announced Wednesday that HC Kremenchuk player And...
Sep 29, 2021

Old-growth logging protesters dig in as company to Appeal Court's injunction denial
VICTORIA - A decision by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge refusing to extend an injunction against old-growth logging protesters did little to release pressure in the dispute as all sides hold s...
Sep 29, 2021

Former MP 'happy yet emotional' for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
La Loche Mayor Georgina Jolibois is proud of the work she did during her time as an MP to make Sept. 30 a federal holiday."Thinking about the next few days, I feel happy yet emotional in the sense tha...
Sep 29, 2021

Province reports 394 new cases of COVID-19, 158 reported in northern Saskatchewan
As of Sept. 29, there are 394 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province bringing the provincial total to 4,585 cases currently active.The daily cases reported today include 85 per cent of cases ...
Sep 29, 2021

Children and Financial Literacy Education
As a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, I meet with people on a regular basis to assist with their financial challenges. The discussion inevitably includes a conversation around budgeting and using credit. ...
Sep 29, 2021

Detailed plan to meet emissions targets coming in 'months': environment minister
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says a detailed plan showing how Canada might finally meet a greenhouse gas emissions target will be ready in a few months but not likely in time for t...
Sep 29, 2021

Melfort making vaccinations mandatory for city employees
Employees with the City of Melfort are being mandated to get vaccinations to continue the fight against COVID-19.Mayor Glenn George told northeastNOW the decision was officially made this morning at a...
Sep 29, 2021