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Estevan raised its $8 million for a new nursing home, but no news in sight for new facility

Estevan raised its $8 million for a new nursing home, but no news in sight for new facility

Health facility updates series 3 of 4

Improved connectivity coming in small town Saskatchewan

In the digital 21st century economy, connectivity to both the Internet and cellular service is life. And while much of rural Saskatchewan has better coverage than similar rural areas in southwest Manitoba, for instance, there’s still work to be done.

Town Council makes appointment to Canora Leisure Services board

A new appointment to the Canora Leisure Services board and policies at the Canora Civic Centre were among the items of concern for town council at its regular meeting on July 7. Council appointed Roxilana Roberts to the Canora Leisure Services board.

Promising new drug carrier could improve bone repair and cancer treatments

SASKATOON – Researchers from Western University and the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to explore a promising drug carrier that could be used to deliv
700 drivers reminded that distracted driving is still against the law

700 drivers reminded that distracted driving is still against the law

We get it. The past few months have been… eventful. We’ve all had a lot on our minds. Still, that’s no excuse to drive distracted (or drive impaired, or not wear a seatbelt, or break speed limits).
Six new COVID-19 cases Saturday in Sask.

Six new COVID-19 cases Saturday in Sask.

Eight are in hospital
Junior miners in North Sask. ready to pounce on high gold prices

Junior miners in North Sask. ready to pounce on high gold prices

Spiking gold prices could send junior miners to the hills in search of the metal. That’s because gold hasn’t reached these heights since 2011. After years of hovering at about $1,300 USD an ounce, it climbed to more than $1,800 USD this month.
Preliminary hearing set for North Battleford man charged with murder

Preliminary hearing set for North Battleford man charged with murder

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for a North Battleford man charged in connection to the murder a 22-year-old woman earlier this year. Keenan Mirasty, 22, is charged with second-degree murder for the death of Sequin Mooswa.

Canora/Sturgis RCMP activity report

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 64 calls for service from July 2 to July 9, some of which included: 22 traffic offenses, 10 provincial statutes, four traffic accidents, eight Mental Health Act offenses, three break and enters, four frauds, nine
Kamsack man charged in relation to armed robbery

Kamsack man charged in relation to armed robbery

Donovan Straightnose, 22, of Kamsack has been charged with possession of a weapon while prohibited, contrary to section 117.
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