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The strength and resilience of Saskatchewan has been on display like never before in the past year.

The Sturgis Kin Club's Mini-miracle 41 took on a little different look this year. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions the club was unable to host the annual mini-miracle in the usual manner with a live broadcast.

The Government of Saskatchewan is clearly leaning towards a first-dose COVID-19 vaccination strategy, getting as many people vaccinated with their initial dose as possible, before following up with a booster shot much later to maximize immunity.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has advised the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) that individuals at Kamsack Comprehensive Institute (KCI) have tested positive for COVID-19.

While the pandemic has beaten down many businesses and sporting clubs, The Duck Mountain Ski Area is one recreational enterprise that has escaped the COVID-19 clutch.

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 75 calls during the week of February 25 to March 4, some of which included: three traffic accidents, 54 traffic offences, seven other provincial statutes, one other criminal code, one family order statute, two utt

The Town of Canora will now have memorial trees, shrubs and perennials available for sponsorship in memory of loved ones. Items can be submitted to Community Development Officer Brandi Zavislak at the Town office or by phone at 306-563-5574.

Bill Wenarchuk had some exciting news to share with his wife, Linda, after checking their January 19 LOTTO MAX ticket, but she never would have known it by the look on his face.

The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed March 15-19 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. The theme for this year's celebration is Social Work is Essential.

An additional 2,009 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 104,424.