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Saskatchewan's 80+ population 50 per cent vaccinated as total active cases fall

Vaccine administration continues across the province with 50 per cent of Saskatchewan residents age 80+ having received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of March 16. This compares with 37 p...

Mar 16, 2021

Allen Sapp Gallery launches new online and virtual school program

The Allen Sapp Gallery has announced the launch of their newly developed online and virtual school program, Living on the Land: The Art of Allen Sapp. The program includes a live tour with gallery sta...

Mar 16, 2021

Owner of Star City bar talks about devastating fire that destroyed her business and home

The owner of the bar in Star City is still in disbelief after fire destroyed the entire building on Friday night.Nancy Graham has owned and operated Queen's Bar and Grill for just under two years wher...

Mar 16, 2021

Northern pup rescued with severe rickets given new lease on life

It has been said every dog has its day and that phrase certainly holds true for a rescued stray from La Ronge who is now living his best life on Vancouver Island. The discovery of a young pup with adv...

Mar 16, 2021

Broncos crash survivor Kaleb Dahlgren writes book about life before, after tragedy

Kaleb Dahlgren never thought he would be an author, but he also never imagined he would have a story that could help and inspire others.Dahlgren, one of 13 survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash ...

Mar 16, 2021

SHA to limit family presence in Lloydminster care facility

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Lloydminster area.In the statement, the SHA urged residents to follow public health measures and ...

Mar 16, 2021

Immunization available through Wednesday in North Battleford for 70+

North Battleford residents 70 years or older can now book an appointment for vaccination from now until Wednesday evening.The Saskatchewan Health Authority will take bookings from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p....

Mar 16, 2021

PHR requests $1.3M for safe consumption site; organization hits fundraising goal

Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR), the site of Saskatchewan's only functional safe injection site, is looking for its slice of the pie in the upcoming budget.According to executive director Jason Mercredi,...

Mar 16, 2021

NW Saskatchewan kitty has good showing in 'America’s Favorite Pet' competition

A popular Northwestern Saskatchewan furball has made a bit of a name for himself in the international online competition americasfavpet.com.The black tabby called Mr. Molly of the Battlefords placed f...

Mar 16, 2021

RM asked to address speed concerns on local grid

Tammy Dunn is tired of seeing vehicles fly by her house, disobeying the post speed limit, and fears an accident is waiting to happen.For the safety of her family, she's written a letter to the Rural M...

Mar 16, 2021