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Number of northerners in hospital due to COVID-19 rises by four Nov. 26

Number of northerners in hospital due to COVID-19 rises by four Nov. 26

Manitoba reported 383 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths related to the virus Nov. 26. The new deaths announced were of people ranging in age from their 50s to 90s from the Winnipeg, southern and Interlake-Eastman health regions.
Charges laid for child pornography against 24-year-old male from Asquith, SK

Charges laid for child pornography against 24-year-old male from Asquith, SK

By Saskatchewan Child Exploitation Unit
Manitobans told to stop travelling, be respectful: Roussin

Manitobans told to stop travelling, be respectful: Roussin

After announcing 349 new cases Wednesday, the province’s chief public health officer said there have been reports of Manitobans travelling out of province to shop.
Saskatchewan volunteer receives Canadian Red Cross’ highest honour

Saskatchewan volunteer receives Canadian Red Cross’ highest honour

(REGINA) November 26, 2020 – Sandra MacArthur, of Osler, SK, was named a member of the Order of the Red Cross during a virtual ceremony last night.
Get your animal tested for Chronic Wasting Disease

Get your animal tested for Chronic Wasting Disease

With hunting season winding down, hunters are reminded to get their animals tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Eighty-four cases of CWD have already been identified in the province this year.
Peepeekisis Cree Nation to vote on $150M federal land settlement

Peepeekisis Cree Nation to vote on $150M federal land settlement

The Peepeekisis Cree Nation won a land settlement claim earlier this month against the federal government dating back to 1898 involving Indian agent William Graham, known for forcing non-members to settle on the reserve and assimilate with the commun
Team sports dramatically curtailed, more masking in latest COVID-19 restrictions

Team sports dramatically curtailed, more masking in latest COVID-19 restrictions

Regina, Shellbrook – Sports have not been shut down entirely, but games have, and practices are now reduced to eight people. All but the youngest of children are now expected to wear masks when appropriate.
COVID-19 Update: New measures effective Nov. 27

COVID-19 Update: New measures effective Nov. 27

COVID-19 transmission rates in Saskatchewan continue to increase, resulting in serious illness and deaths, placing provincial health care resources under increasing strain.
Hafford man pleads guilty to child porn charges

Hafford man pleads guilty to child porn charges

A Hafford man pleaded guilty on Nov. 24 in Saskatoon Provincial Court to accessing and possessing child porn. Kelly Beleznay, 55, was charged in June after Saskatoon Police launched an investigation in February 2020.
Two men accused of human trafficking appear in Saskatoon court

Two men accused of human trafficking appear in Saskatoon court

Two men accused of human trafficking appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court Nov. 24 and Nov. 25. There is now a court ordered ban on publication of the two men’s names.
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