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NDP want to nationalize five Extendicare long-term care facilities

Regina– Outbreaks of COVID-19 at privately-administered long-term care facilities has the New Democratic Party (NDP) calling for essentially nationalizing five long-term care homes within Saskatchewan.
Rhythm 'n Ribs cancelled for 2021

Rhythm 'n Ribs cancelled for 2021

The Rhythm 'n Ribs fundraiser for the Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan is off the summer schedule for 2021. "We can't go ahead," said Ross Fisher the Executive Director of the Foundation.
Eight more COVID-19-related deaths reported in Sask.

Eight more COVID-19-related deaths reported in Sask.

There were 177 vaccinations carried out Tuesday, while 194 new cases were identified
National Lacrosse League will focus on next season

National Lacrosse League will focus on next season

Plans for April start date cancelled amidst COVID-19 uncertainties; No Sask. Rush games until at least fall

McDonald’s just banned toxic chemicals in its packaging. Will Tim Hortons follow?

Every day, about a quarter of Canadians will buy fast food and most won’t give much thought to the package wrapping their meals. It could be toxic.
Updated with local comment: Ensuring job protection for employees

Updated with local comment: Ensuring job protection for employees

Accessing benefits under the federal recovery program
Editorial - Culture plan needs benchmarks

Editorial - Culture plan needs benchmarks

While defining exactly what the ‘culture’ of a community is not easy, it is easier to appreciate its importance.

National Thank A Mail Carrier Day

February 4th is National Thank A Mail Carrier Day. Mail carriers, and all other Canadian postal workers, for that matter, deserve even more recognition than usual this year.

Eight Years Since Canadian Penny Departed

February 4, 2021, will mark eight years since the Royal Canadian Mint stopped distributing the Canadian penny.

Nutrien says India's low potash prices 'settled at the highest levels of government'

The overseas marketing arm of Saskatchewan’s two largest potash producers takes a critical view of a deal between India and the Belarusian Potash Company (BPC). Canpotex Ltd., which is co-owned by Mosaic Co. and Nutrien Ltd.
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