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Provincial parks - support the national effort and stay home

With warm weather in the forecast for this weekend, Saskatchewan Parks is reminding residents provincial parks are not open at this time.
Two guards at Saskatoon Correction Centre test positive for COVID-19

Two guards at Saskatoon Correction Centre test positive for COVID-19

Two Saskatoon correctional officers have tested positive for COVID-19 and this raises serious concerns about the safety of staff working in the justice system, said Bob Bymoen, Saskatchewan Government Employees Union president on March 27.
Nine more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sask.

Nine more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sask.

As of March 27, 2020, the province of Saskatchewan has nine new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 104.
Saskatchewan courts further reduce services

Saskatchewan courts further reduce services

Saskatchewan courts are further reducing services in an effort to protect the health and safety of court users and staff.
First Manitoban dies due to COVID-19, stricter gathering restrictions coming

First Manitoban dies due to COVID-19, stricter gathering restrictions coming

Manitoba hit a grim milestone March 27, reporting its first COVID-19 death - a woman in her 60s from Winnipeg who was previously in intensive care. Provincial chief public health officer Dr.
Case against mom charged in death of infant proceeding during COVID-19 pandemic

Case against mom charged in death of infant proceeding during COVID-19 pandemic

The case against a Kindersley mother charged in connection to the 2018 death of her baby will proceed in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children’s book by former Preeceville resident inspires others

Children’s book by former Preeceville resident inspires others

Inspired by his daughter, Naden Parkin released his first children’s book The Girl Who Was Brave Enough. Parkin grew up and attended school in Preeceville.
“Huuuuge fish” caught by petite woman in Madge Lake

“Huuuuge fish” caught by petite woman in Madge Lake

A family outing to go ice fishing at Madge Lake in the Duck Mountain Provincial Park may have resulted in a record-breaking catch.
Province announces eviction suspensions due to COVID-19

Province announces eviction suspensions due to COVID-19

The province announced Thursday the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) will not be accepting applications for eviction, related to missed or late rent, or for other non-urgent claims.
Nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask

Nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask

As of March 26, 2020, the province of Saskatchewan has nine new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 95. • There are no new presumptive cases awaiting testing – all cases to date are confirmed.
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