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Contractor aims to lower diesel use in North Sask. community

Contractor aims to lower diesel use in North Sask. community

Saskatchewan's last largely diesel-powered northern community wants to reduce its reliance on the fuel.
Rocanville mayor looks back on 2020

Rocanville mayor looks back on 2020

Rocanville Having taken over as Rocanville mayor after the fall election, Ron Reed has been focussed on ensuring the public is following all guidelines, but having fun where they can. “It was challenging,” said Reed. “I think we handled it very well.
Premier Moe accepts Hargrave's resignation

Premier Moe accepts Hargrave's resignation

Premier Scott Moe has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Joe Hargrave. Hargrave will remain a member of the government caucus and MLA for Prince Albert Carlton.
Cell service improved from several small towns, and six new towers added

Cell service improved from several small towns, and six new towers added

Regina – SaskTel announced on Jan. 4 that it has recently launched six new macro cell towers bringing 4G LTE wireless service to previously underserved rural parts of the province.
New case numbers drop over holidays in Manitoba, health officer urges caution

New case numbers drop over holidays in Manitoba, health officer urges caution

Don’t get too excited yet, but Manitoba’s COVID-19 numbers appear to be dropping. The province has had case numbers consistently in the 100s over the holiday and new year season, including 118 new cases reported Jan. 4.
No new leads in Alberta murder that may have incited killing of Tiki Laverdiere

No new leads in Alberta murder that may have incited killing of Tiki Laverdiere

His murder appeared like just another statistic – Edmonton’s 11th homicide of 2019 – but it triggered a chain of events that seemed to lead to the brutal slaying of Tiki Laverdiere a province away.
Sask. reports two COVID-19-related deaths and 286 new cases Monday

Sask. reports two COVID-19-related deaths and 286 new cases Monday

As of Jan. 4, a total of 4,013 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1.
'A necessity': Rural post-secondary students face online learning hurdles

'A necessity': Rural post-secondary students face online learning hurdles

Tracy Prybylski doesn't need to be on campus this year to attend her online courses at the University of Regina.
Sask. reports 238 new COVID-19 cases Sunday

Sask. reports 238 new COVID-19 cases Sunday

As of January 3, a total of 3,866 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1.
Former Yorktonite hopes to go on north B.C. expedition

Former Yorktonite hopes to go on north B.C. expedition

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