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VIDO-InterVac seeks support from City of Saskatoon to become 'Centre for Pandemic Research'
The director of Saskatoon's VIDO-InterVac facility is hoping to get the city's support to become a national centre for pandemic research.Dr. Volker Gerdts and Lawyer Doug Richardson made a presentatio...
Nov 23, 2020
Charities challenged by COVID related restrictions during holiday season
The gathering restrictions enforced by the Government of Saskatchewan have created challenges which make it almost impossible for charitable organizations to host their regular food and clothing Chris...
Nov 23, 2020
Barricade situation in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation ends
The potential armed and barricaded situation reported earlier today on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has concluded.According to Saskatchewan RCMP, the situation that prompted a heavy police presence ...
Nov 23, 2020
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords 20th Annual Gala fundraiser now underway
Those wishing to show their support for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords still have time to take part in the 20th Annual Gala this month. Funds raised from the event benefit the charity org...
Nov 23, 2020
B.C. Indigenous man files human rights complaints over detainment at Bank of Montreal
VANCOUVER - An Indigenous man from British Columbia has filed complaints with the BC Human Rights Tribunal and the Canadian Human Rights Commission after he and his granddaughter were handcuffed when ...
Nov 23, 2020
U18 NorthWest Stars off to sizzling start this season
The U18 AA NorthWest Stars have had an electric start to the hockey season.Following back-to-back victories over the Saskatoon Sabercats over the weekend, the team is now 4-0 to start the year; thanks...
Nov 23, 2020
Copper deposit north of La Ronge peaks interest of Rio Tinto
The Janice Lake copper deposit, located about 200 kilometers north of La Ronge, has peaked the interest of mining giant Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. Rio Tinto signed an option agreement with Foru...
Nov 23, 2020
'We heard a bang, like a loud rifle shot': local family mourns sudden loss of beloved pet
For the second time in a year, a family from the rural area northwest of Prince Albert is mourning the loss of a beloved pet.Bella Zimmerman's six-year-old German Shepherd "Oatis" was shot and killed ...
Nov 23, 2020
Melfort Cross Country Ski Club adds golf course to trail list
The Melfort Cross Country Ski Club is hoping more people in the area will get into the sport this season.Maren Hantke is in charge of membership and says they want to get the word out that cross count...
Nov 23, 2020
Moe self-isolating after potential COVID exposure
Premier Scott Moe is self-isolating after potentially being exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.In a media release Monday afternoon, the Saskatchewan government said Moe wasn't ex...
Nov 23, 2020