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Government approves $51 million in additional funding for safe return to school

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved more funding to schools in the province for equipment, staff and cleaning supplies.According to a media release, the government announced $51 million for Sa...

Sep 08, 2020

Walking With Our Angels Photo Documentation

Indigenous Peoples Artist Collective in solidarity with Tristen Durocher: Walking With Our Angels is hosting an exhibition of photos documenting the journey by Brandon White. The Reception/Vigil will ...

Sep 08, 2020

Supporting Healthy Pregnancy During COVID19

Many people across Saskatchewan are sporting striking new face-wear this September to help challenge the stigma about alcohol use in pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).September is F...

Sep 08, 2020

Mixed feelings for parents ahead of return to school

The first day of school is a day that often brings some anxiety for both students and their parents. This Tuesday will test that more than perhaps any other Day One in recent history.Ahead of the retu...

Sep 07, 2020

11 new COVID-19 cases, 1 recovery, 1 in hospital

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. That's the second time a double-digit total has been announced for a single-day increase since Aug. 17. The new cases ar...

Sep 07, 2020

The importance of road safety in school zones

As the final days of summer slip away and the season churns to fall, heading back to school is heavy on the minds of students, parents, and teachers, alike. And while there may be a number of new chan...

Sep 06, 2020

Eight new COVID-19 cases reported, no recoveries, 1 person in hospital

The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported eight new COVID-19 cases in the province on Sunday. Three of the new cases are from the Saskatoon area, two are from the Central East, and one each are from ...

Sep 06, 2020

Prince Albert man wins $100,000 on lottery ticket

A Prince Albert man has won $100,000.According to a media release from Saskatchewan Lotteries, Darren Soloman won the second top prize on the Extra of his Lotto Max ticket from the June 9 draw.As expl...

Sep 06, 2020

Lawyers hope to erase racist and misogynistic nickname of mountain landmark

Momentum is building to properly name a prominent landmark on a mountain in the Alberta Rockies because its commonly used nickname is racist and misogynistic. The feature, which has been known since t...

Sep 06, 2020

Five new COVID cases in Sask, no new ones in our region

The provincial government is reporting five new cases of COVID-19, none of which are in our region. Also, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is clarifying the process and documents required to use the ...

Sep 05, 2020