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New drugs under development at U of S that target aggressive breast cancers
Two University of Saskatchewan doctors hope two new breast cancer treatments they're developing will drastically decrease the number of deaths from the disease.Radiopharmacist Dr. Humphrey Fonge and h...
Oct 13, 2020
Potential COVID-19 exposures in Prince Albert, several Sask. communities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting Saskatchewan residents about possible COVID-19 exposures at businesses in multiple communities across the province, including Prince Albert.Esterhaz...
Oct 13, 2020
Enge looking to re-join Melfort Council in 2020 municipal election
It's another kick at the can for a Melfort man looking to get back onto Melfort City Council.Brian Enge was elected to council in 2012, but lost out on re-election in 2016 by just 12 votes. He hopes t...
Oct 13, 2020
Melfort Communities in Bloom claim two outstanding achievement awards
Melfort Communities in Bloom (CIB) continues to be recognized for the work it does in the city.The 2020 Communities in Bloom awards were distributed virtually last week with the Melfort group being de...
Oct 13, 2020
COVID-19 won't spook away trick-or-treating if safety rules followed: health officers
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says trick-or-treating should be possible this Halloween as long as little goblins take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam cau...
Oct 13, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19
LISBON, Portugal - Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest high-profile soccer star to test positive for the coronavirus. The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday that Ronaldo was doing well and ...
Oct 13, 2020
Contact tracing underway in tri-communities after first case of coronavirus
Contacting tracing is underway after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed Oct. 10 in the tri-communities."The nurses immediately did contact tracing with the positive case and they are working ...
Oct 13, 2020
Marleau returns to Sharks in pursuit of games played record
Patrick Marleau is back with the San Jose Sharks. Marleau rejoined San Jose on Tuesday, signing a one-year deal worth the league minimum of $700,000. The 41-year-old can now break Gordie Howe's NHL ga...
Oct 13, 2020
Time to 'psychologically prepare' for winter as temperatures drop
Daytime highs in the mid to high teens over Thanksgiving weekend may have represented the final traces of summer in Saskatchewan.Heavy winds have brought in cooler air, with overnight temperatures wel...
Oct 13, 2020
RM of Prince Albert extends property tax deadline
Ratepayers in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Prince Albert will have a bit more breathing room when it comes to paying their property taxes this year.The RM's council previously passed a resolution la...
Oct 13, 2020