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Vaccine supplies will be limited until April, says Dr. Shahab

Vaccine supplies will be limited until April, says Dr. Shahab

Regina– New COVID-19 cases have come down, but that could be due, in part, to fewer people getting tested over the holidays. Vaccinations are rolling out, but it’s going to be several months before they are really widespread in distribution.

Ethan Bear signs a two year NHL extention contract with the Edmonton Oilers

(ANNews) – Ethan Bear, from the Ochapowace Nation in Saskatchewan, has signed a two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers for the 2021-2022 NHL season. The deal is reportedly worth $2 million annually – $1.
Two stolen vehicles: Yorkton & Melville RCMP

Two stolen vehicles: Yorkton & Melville RCMP

The Yorkton RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two vehicles that were stolen from Yorkton, and Melville. In the first incident, a 2018 Dodge Charger GT was stolen from a Yorkton car dealership sometime between Dec. 26, and Dec.
Easter Seals Snowarama back in new form for 2021

Easter Seals Snowarama back in new form for 2021

The 2021 Easter Seals Snowarama is taking place in February, for 12 days and all across Saskatchewa The Covid-19 pandemic has presented some challenges when planning the 44 th Annual Snowarama, but also some opportunities.
Three deaths and 147 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sask.

Three deaths and 147 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sask.

Three Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. All three deaths were in the Saskatoon zone, with one in the 30-39, one in the 60-69 and one in the 80+ age groups.
Plant-based meats are on the rise. But are they sustainable?

Plant-based meats are on the rise. But are they sustainable?

Vegetables are becoming increasingly common in an unusual place: the grocery store meat aisle. Sales of alternative, or plant-based, meats are booming worldwide.
Indigenous actor, author, elder, leaders appointed to Order of Canada

Indigenous actor, author, elder, leaders appointed to Order of Canada

Including Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Sask.

Family caregivers are the invisible workforce

Spouses look after each other’s needs, whether it be earning a wage, running errands, cooking, cleaning or just making the bed.

Can you repeat that? Why COVID-19 face masks make it so hard to hear

When Renfrew resident Christina Edgar visited the emergency department a few weeks ago, the doctor asked questions, but Edgar couldn’t understand a word.

How homeowners can save energy, money from the feds' climate plan

In hopes of getting the country to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets under the Paris Agreement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other ministers announced a climate plan on Dec. 11 that includes an investment of $2.
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