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China, Europe winning EV ‘battery arms race,’ House committee told

China and Europe are winning the “global battery arms race,” seen as a key factor in determining which economies will dominate in a decarbonized future, a parliamentary committee heard Monday.

South African variant of COVID-19 detected in North Central zone

The province reported on Tuesday that a resident of the North Central zone, which includes Prince Albert, has had the B1.
Sask. announces $15 million for VIDO-Intervac pandemic research

Sask. announces $15 million for VIDO-Intervac pandemic research

The Government of Saskatchewan is committing $15 million of new funding to further support important pandemic research by the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan.
Thank you for raising a fork on Canada's Agriculture Day: FCC

Thank you for raising a fork on Canada's Agriculture Day: FCC

Regina, Saskatchewan, February 23, 2021 – A lot has changed in the last year, but the enthusiasm Canadians have for celebrating the nation’s agriculture and food industry remained strong on the fifth-annual Canada’s Agriculture Day “Whether we are on
Four COVID-19-related deaths and 122 new cases reported

Four COVID-19-related deaths and 122 new cases reported

549 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered Monday
UPDATE: Victim identified in infant death investigation in Canora

UPDATE: Victim identified in infant death investigation in Canora

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit South (MCU-S) continues to investigate the death of a male infant that occurred in Canora, SK, on November 21, 2020.

Cameco win in multibillion-dollar CRA dispute sparks calls for federal tax reform

Saskatoon-based uranium producer Cameco Corp. is celebrating another win in a drawn-out legal dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Drilling season peaking with 31 rigs working

Estevan– Mid-February to the first week of March is traditionally the peak of the year for oilwell drilling activity. And on Feb. 22, there were 31 drilling rigs working in Saskatchewan, down markedly from the previous two years.
Prosecutor asks for special court sitting for trial of alleged gang member

Prosecutor asks for special court sitting for trial of alleged gang member

A North Battleford Crown Prosecutor asked the Lloydminster Provincial Court for a special sitting for the trial of an alleged street gang associate from Onion Lake Cree Nation. Prosecutor Oryn Holm told the court on Feb.
Westside gang member gets 18 months in jail for taking police on 150-km, two-hour chase

Westside gang member gets 18 months in jail for taking police on 150-km, two-hour chase

A Westside gang member was sentenced to 18 months in jail for her part in taking RCMP on a 150-kilometre, two-hour pursuit. Juanita Wahpistikwan, 21, was sentenced in Lloydminster Provincial Court Feb.
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