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Sentencing date for Smockum on attempted murder conviction to be set in June

Sentencing date for Smockum on attempted murder conviction to be set in June

A sentencing date for a man found guilty of attempted murder will be scheduled in June. Cory Smockum, 38, was supposed to be sentenced in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench on March 23 but the case was adjourned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SHA and USask’s VIDO-InterVac partner to help ensure supply of N95 respirator masks

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are partnering on a way to safely decontaminate and reuse N95 respirato
Emergency support for small business in Sask.

Emergency support for small business in Sask.

Saskatchewan small businesses will receive additional provincial support to help deal with current COVID-19 challenges through the new Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP).
Stolen trailer - Fort Qu'Appelle RCMP

Stolen trailer - Fort Qu'Appelle RCMP

On April 12, 2020 a theft of trailer was reported to police. The trailer was being hauled on highway 10 near Edgeley when it blew a tire. This occurred during the evening on April 9. The trailer was left on the side of the highway.
Battlefords to pay tribute to Colby Cave

Battlefords to pay tribute to Colby Cave

On Monday afternoon residents of the Battlefords are being encouraged to pay their respects to the family of Colby Cave. The Edmonton Oilers forward died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier in the week.
Former Bruin Nolan Nicholas wins prestigious award in the U.S.

Former Bruin Nolan Nicholas wins prestigious award in the U.S.

A former captain of the Estevan Bruins has won a prestigious award in the NCAA.

Discovery shows men and women develop heart disease differently

Scientists fromMcGill University used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to uncover that different minerals block heart valves in men versus women.
Rancher talks about making switch to wool sheep

Rancher talks about making switch to wool sheep

PILGER — When Roland Bateman was looking to change up his Pilger cattle operation, he turned to sheep to stay farming. Bateman said his health had been deteriorating so much that he needed something less physically demanding compared to cattle.

Gold miners still showing up in Yukon from Sask., Europe and more, ignoring self-isolation rules

Roughly 10 miners from Saskatchewan arrived in Dawson City, Yukon, last weekend and two members of the group ignored self-isolation rules and entered a store, according to the chairperson of the community’s emergency measures organization.

Walter Wood to Exit as Outlook High Principal

Longtime educator looking for a new challenge in life
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