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118 new cases and six deaths reported in province today
The provincial government reported 118 new cases of COVID-19 and 216 recoveries in Saskatchewan today, bringing the provincial total to 46,163 cases; 44,031 recoveries and 1,442 cases are considered a...
May 27, 2021

City upholds demolition order for property in sub-standard condition
A long-standing dilapidated former rental property in North Battleford will finally be coming down.City council voted unanimously in favour of upholding the demolition order in place at this week's me...
May 27, 2021

'I'm frustrated, I'm scared': COVID outbreak at Pine Grove
Dina Kayseas says she is very concerned for her daughter's well being.Cherise Sutherland-Kayseas is among nine active COVID-19 inmate cases at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre, where an outbreak was...
May 27, 2021

World body says Canadian beef officially poses 'negligible risk' for mad cow disease
WASHINGTON - An international animal-health watchdog has officially declared Canadian beef as posing "negligible risk" for mad cow disease. The designation, which is the most preferred category, was a...
May 27, 2021

NDP team up with Liberals, promising to get its net-zero climate bill into the Senate
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrats are ensuring the survival of a key piece of Liberal legislation aimed at keeping Canada accountable to its target of achieving net-zero carbon-related emissions by mid-c...
May 27, 2021

Blue Jays select right-hander Alek Manoah to roster ahead of start in New York
NEW YORK - The Toronto Blue Jays selected pitcher Alek Manoah to the active roster ahead of his start against the New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon. Manoah, a six-foot-six 260-pound right-hander,...
May 27, 2021

Canadian Olympic track and field trials get green light in Montreal
MONTREAL - Athletics Canada says it has approval from provincial and municipal health authorities to stage the Olympic and Paralympic Trials next month at Montreal's Claude Robillard Sports Complex. T...
May 27, 2021

Wheatland Express Excursion Train able to resume operations in July
The Wheatland Express can get back on track when more restrictions lift in June.Rides can begin again in July, but culinary experiences will be on hold until phase three of the reopening roadmap.Direc...
May 27, 2021

LLRIB providing financial support for food lost during power outage
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is providing assistance this week for food items lost during the power outage. That's according to a notice sent to members, stating council has collaborated to ensure ban...
May 27, 2021

La Ronge RCMP arrest woman for cocaine possession
La Ronge RCMP arrested and charged a local woman after finding her in the possession of cocaine. According to an RCMP news release, officers from the La Ronge detachment executed a search warrant Wedn...
May 27, 2021