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Feds say 100,000 rapid COVID-19 tests have arrived, being distributed to provinces
OTTAWA - Procurement Minister Anita Anand says the first shipment of rapid tests for COVID-19 has arrived in Canada but their eventual destinations remain shrouded in mystery. Canada signed a deal wit...
Oct 21, 2020
Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod happy in Iceland, looks to help others stay positive
After enduring a COVID-19 outbreak that kept the Orlando Pride from taking part in the NWSL's Challenge Cup, Erin McLeod is enjoying life on and off the field in Iceland. But as always, the veteran Ca...
Oct 21, 2020
COVID-19 positive person or persons were at trio of locations in Kelvington
Kelvington is one of communities listed in the Saskatchewan Health Authorities COVID-19 exposure list on Wednesday, Oct. 21.A person or persons who tested positive for the virus was at three different...
Oct 21, 2020
Council candidate brings more than 30 years of municipal government experience
Richard Levesque knows the ins and outs of municipal affairs in Meadow Lake. The council incumbent, who won a by-election last November, previously worked for the city from 1981 to 2009 as the assista...
Oct 21, 2020
Canada receives shipment of 100,000 COVID-19 rapid tests: procurement minister
Procurement Minister Anita Anand says Canada has received a first shipment of 100,000 rapid tests for COVID-19. Anand confirmed the delivery of the ID Now kit, which can provide results in as l...
Oct 21, 2020
UPDATED: Positive COVID-19 case identified at PACI
UPDATE: The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) issued the following update Wednesday afternoon.Public Health has conducted an investigation and have approved the Food Studies 10 and We...
Oct 21, 2020
Man charged with attempted murder on Clearwater River Dene Nation
The La Loche RCMP have arrested 48-year-old Randy Darryl Fontaine and charged him with attempted murder.According to a media release, on Saturday, Oct. 17 shortly after 10 p.m. the RCMP and EMS found ...
Oct 21, 2020
Montreal-based company launches global map of methane concentrations
MONTREAL - A Montreal company has unveiled what it boasts is the most accurate map of global methane concentrations ever made. On Wednesday, GHGSat unveiled Pulse, an interactive map available for fre...
Oct 21, 2020
From Detroit to Oakland, pandemic threatens urban renewal
DETROIT - Downtown Detroit was returning to its roots as a vibrant city centre, motoring away from its past as the model of urban ruin. Then the pandemic showed up, emptying once-bustling streets and ...
Oct 21, 2020
Mighty Heart to take run at ending Triple Crown drought in $400,000 Breeders Stakes
TORONTO - Mighty Heart will start his run for the Triple Crown from the No. 8 post Saturday. The Queen's Plate and Prince of Wales champion was named the even-money favourite in the draw Wednesday for...
Oct 21, 2020