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Saskatchewan, Alberta partner to battle chronic wasting disease
The Alberta Conservation Association and the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta are injecting nearly $1.3 million towards the research and development of a vaccine for chronic wasting disease (CW...
Jan 24, 2022

Urban patients could be moved to rural centres as hospitalizations rise
Saskatchewan's premier and health minister both are expecting hospitalizations to keep going up while the province goes through a fifth COVID-19 wave and - while not putting in any new health measures...
Jan 24, 2022

Roughriders announce signings of receiver, defensive back
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday the signings of a pair of American players.Receiver Darvin Kidsy and defensive back Will Sunderland agreed to terms with the CFL team.Kidsy signed with th...
Jan 24, 2022

'I wasn't really thinking': accused testifies at murder trial
A man charged with murder and robbery claims he was high on the drugs at the time of the assault and thought the victim had disrespected him.Kenny Morin, 22, testified Monday afternoon at Court of Que...
Jan 24, 2022

Vancouver Canucks name former agent Emilie Castonguay assistant GM
VANCOUVER - Emilie Castonguay never let being a woman get in the way as she blazed a trail through the hockey world - and she doesn't expect gender to be an issue as she continues her journey. On Mond...
Jan 24, 2022

Federal government investigating cyberattack amid tensions with Russia
OTTAWA - Federal cybersecurity agencies confirmed Monday a recent cyberattack against Global Affairs Canada amid escalating tensions over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. The federal governmen...
Jan 24, 2022

Hundreds in attendance for truckers convoy
A movement of thousands of truckers in Canada that's been met with both support and criticism had a stop in northwest Saskatchewan Monday afternoon that received a crowd.Dubbed 'The Convoy for Freedom...
Jan 24, 2022

Moose meat being donated to Elders in several northern communities
Elders in several northern Saskatchewan communities have received donations of moose meat in recent weeks.It's all due to the efforts of Turnor Lake and Birch Narrows Community Food Centre and its co-...
Jan 24, 2022

How to lead a more active lifestyle in Melfort
As COVID-19 surges across the province, residents in the northeast are looking for ways to socialize and stay active.Various clubs, leagues and activities are happening across the city of Melfort offe...
Jan 24, 2022

Motorists advised to watch for blowing snow Wednesday
Battlefords area drivers will need to keep their nose to the road later on Wednesday when blowing snow is forecast for the region.North Battleford Fire Department deputy fire chief Dave Pratt said peo...
Jan 24, 2022