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Hope and Future: Nipawin believes in emerging with a clear direction beyond pandemic
The Town of Nipawin and its new council still needs to engage in strategic planning and determine if a new direction is needed.However, there are still some similar focus points for 2021.Nipawin Mayor...
Dec 28, 2020
Limited quantity of Ontario icewine to likely make 2020 bottles in high demand
TORONTO - The smallest ever recorded amount of Ontario grapes designated for icewine is likely to create a high demand for 2020 bottles of the super sweet treat. VQA Ontario, the province's wine regul...
Dec 28, 2020
Giant ice rink coming to Mosaic Stadium
Regina will soon be home to the biggest outdoor skating rink in Saskatchewan.The field at Mosaic Stadium is being turned into a community rink. Dubbed "Iceville," it will be available to the public un...
Dec 28, 2020
Top 10 stories from the year in local sports (Part 1/2)
It has been a challenging year for local sports in the Battlefords community.Many leagues and various organizations saw their seasons postponed, or ultimately cancelled altogether, due to the COVID-19...
Dec 28, 2020
Hope and the Future: Ross looks to economic growth and being seen from the eyes down
The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget but there is hope for the future. We've decided to make that the focus of our series of end-of-year stories.Recently-elected Prince Al...
Dec 28, 2020
First Indigenous-owned liquor store opens near Saskatoon
The first Indigenous-owned liquor store in Saskatchewan is now open near Saskatoon.Part of the Grasswood area, The Patch Wine and Spirits is located on the English River First Nation's urban reserve l...
Dec 28, 2020
Victoria Hospital Foundation asking for public participation in New Year's Eve tribute
The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) is saying thanks to the Victoria Hospital frontline workers with a tribute on New Year's Eve.According to a media release, the initiative, which has been propose...
Dec 28, 2020
National daycare system will need funding to lower fees, expand spaces, Hussen says
OTTAWA - The federal minister in charge of the government's push on child care says bringing down fees parents pay is a key ingredient in the Liberals' design for a national system. Social Development...
Dec 28, 2020
Canada surpasses 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19 with 37 new deaths in Quebec
Canada has surpassed 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19.The grim milestone was reached with the reporting of 37 new deaths in Quebec.A total of 15,001 Canadians have now died from COVID-19 since the pa...
Dec 28, 2020
Coronavirus cases at Man City see game at Everton called off
MANCHESTER, England - A growing coronavirus outbreak at Manchester City led to the postponement of Monday's Premier League match at Everton and forced the team to close its training ground. Pep Guardi...
Dec 28, 2020