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Reality is a lot less harsh than Saskatchewan’s mid-November COVID-19 modelling projections

Regina– On Nov. 19, the Ministry of Health released updated modelling information which provided four possible forecasts of what could happen in the coming months as COVID-19 spread across Saskatchewan. Several slides referenced Nov.
Santa Parade popular event

Santa Parade popular event

The Yorkton Business Improvement District held it’s 23 rd Annual Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 28 th 2020.

‘Breastfeeding is a traditional food that should be protected’

Aiden Farrow is a lactation consultant who works to help maintain the breastfeeding bond between birthing parents and apprehended infants.
Additional COVID-19 testing option for travelers and businesses

Additional COVID-19 testing option for travelers and businesses

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is partnering with Quantum Genetix Canada to provide an independent testing service as an option for asymptomatic testing.
Grant first step for plan to address homelessness in Yorkton

Grant first step for plan to address homelessness in Yorkton

The Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN), on behalf of the Yorkton Social Housing Committee, has received a grant of $49,999 to develop a comprehensive housing needs assessment for Yorkton.

Rangers in Hatchet Lake while cases are 'on the doorstep'

Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation Chief Bart Tsannie welcomed 20 Canadian Rangers to his remote northeast community on the weekend.
Serious motor vehicle collision: Yorkton RCMP

Serious motor vehicle collision: Yorkton RCMP

Yorkton Detachment were on scene of a serious collision located near the intersection of Hwy #9 and Queen Street. The south bound lane of Hwy #9 was blocked while the investigation is completed.
Evan Ortynsky Business Leader of the Year recipient

Evan Ortynsky Business Leader of the Year recipient

Last Wednesday the Yorkton Chamber announced the recipients of the awards that were presented at its 14 th Celebrate Success Business Awards event.
NDP call Throne Speech “missed opportunity”

NDP call Throne Speech “missed opportunity”

Regina–Official Opposition Leader Ryan Meili expressed disappointment with the Sask. Party government’s Speech from the Throne today, calling it a “missed opportunity” to take the urgent action needed to fight the second wave of COVID-19.
COVID-19 response top of re-elected Saskatchewan Party government’s agenda

COVID-19 response top of re-elected Saskatchewan Party government’s agenda

Regina– The Nov. 30 Saskatchewan Speech from the Throne reads like a checklist, ticking off the boxes of the re-elected Saskatchewan Party’s campaign platform in addition to dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.
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