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JRMCC preparing for lifting of all public health measures next month
Staff at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) are preparing for July 11, when all public health orders in Saskatchewan are scheduled to be lifted. As of June 20, youth and indoor sports mea...
Jun 22, 2021

36 new COVID-19 cases; vaccines given exceed 1 million
The Government of Saskatchewan reported another low number of new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, as there were just 36 new cases, well below the weekly average of 67. In fact, that weekly average is the l...
Jun 22, 2021

Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA - Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, a private member's bill that amends Criminal Code provisio...
Jun 22, 2021

'Joints for Jabs:' Company offering cannabis prizes to fully vaccinated Manitobans
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg-based cannabis producer and retailer is hoping to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake with a chance to win free joints. Delta 9's "Joints for Jabs" program is giving away three ...
Jun 22, 2021

The spirit of Victor Thunderchild lives on
Even after his death, Victor Thunderchild is helping students in Prince Albert- this time through a new scholarship program.Thunderchild died of complications from COVID-19 in April.Not only was he mi...
Jun 22, 2021

A resident of Canwood being recognized for community service
A local community member from Canwood is one of the 26 residents who has been honored with the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, presented by the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.Lorn...
Jun 22, 2021

Federal gov’t provides funding to FSIN in search for unmarked burial sites
The Government of Canada is giving the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) nearly $5 million to find and commemorate unmarked graves at former Indian Residential Schools in Saskatchewan....
Jun 22, 2021

Risk-assessment tool for fully vaccinated people coming soon, Tam promises
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she'll soon have advice to help fully vaccinated Canadians figure out what they can safely do, but she says much will depend on who you are an...
Jun 22, 2021

Investigation of Highway #17 collision still underway
Maidstone RCMP is continuing to investigate a highway collision that occurred north of Lloydminster over the weekend.Police responded to the two-vehicle incident on Saturday morning where the investig...
Jun 22, 2021

Anglican bishop in British Columbia resigns after misconduct allegations
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Anglican Church of Canada says its first bishop of a large diocese in British Columbia has resigned and left the ministry after allegations of inappropriate conduct were made agai...
Jun 22, 2021