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University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are part of two COVID-19-related projects awarded major federal funding today—one to develop a unique saliva-based test for COVID-19 detection and the other to track COVID-19 incidence rates among Canadi

A Loon Lake woman pleaded guilty in connection to an incident where she attempted to run over an RCMP officer before plowing an SUV into a garage. Jolene Nicole Sinclair, 35, had an appearance in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on June 25.

Jasper's oldest resident, Verne Rhoda Clarridge, celebrated her 107th birthday on June 19.

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 26, 2020, bringing the Saskatchewan total to 772 cases. Ten of the new cases are in the South and are connected to the outbreak in the Maple Creek area.

Among the challenges doing business during a virus pandemic in small town Saskatchewan include higher costs, lots of sanitizing, cumbersome masks, more time and less revenue.

The emergency services at the Preeceville and District Health Centre have resumed effective June 18 and normal operations are now in place, stated the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).

This year has been, for many, at the very least, one of tension and uncertainty.

A Sturgeon Lake First Nation woman facing organized crime charges pleaded not guilty.

For the first time since April 16, travel above the 53rd parallel from the south is fully allowed in Manitoba. Public health orders posted to the Manitoba government's website June 26 made the change official, effective immediately. Dr.

The Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has elected the 2020-21 leadership team at its annual general meeting June 25. Chris Lees of Arcola was re-elected as president of the CWA.