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With the current COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Kamsack branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, has found ways to adapt while self-isolation and social distancing measures are being taken.

Schools throughout Saskatchewan have been out since March 20 due to Covid-19. With school boards across the province shifting to remote learning methods, predominantly online programming, it’s been an adjustment for all involved.

Two men arrested by the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime unit made more court appearances in Regina and Saskatoon.

OK Tire has been part of the Canadian landscape since 1953 when a group of independent tire shops came together to increase the selection and service that they could offer to their customers, stated the OK Tire website.

Garth Ukrainetz, known as the poet laureate of the Blackmud Creek in Edmonton, has written the following poem in observance of the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, in honour of all the Flower-class corvettes.

Terry Korol of Canora is a long-time supporter of The Great Trail, and has continued to enjoy it recently as the weather has warmed up. “When spring arrives, I drive along The Great Trail from Canora to the Donwell North Church,” said Korol.

The Aquadell Flyers Baseball Team has been selected to be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Team Category, this year on Aug. 15, 2020, in Battleford. The Aquadell Flyers operated from 1947 to 1972.

The Government of Saskatchewan is urging residents to take precautions and be mindful about the risk of hantavirus this spring in areas where rodents might be present.

Renewal stickers for health cards are being mailed to all eligible Saskatchewan residents who currently have provincial health coverage.

College of Nursing at the University of Manitoba will introduce a bachelor’s degree program in midwifery starting September 2021 with some focus on traditional Indigenous midwifery practices. College of Nursing Dean Dr.