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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
Celebrate Success Business Awards presented

Celebrate Success Business Awards presented

The Yorkton Chamber is pleased to announce the recipients of the awards that were presented at its 14 th Celebrate Success Business Awards event last evening.
SJHL season on pause until after Christmas

SJHL season on pause until after Christmas

With the announcement today by the Saskatchewan Government and Saskatchewan Health, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will not be playing any games after Friday at 12:01 a.m. until after Christmas, reports the league's website.
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.
Alberta bans indoor social gatherings, moves older students online and creates fines

Alberta bans indoor social gatherings, moves older students online and creates fines

The Alberta government has brought in massive restrictions on social and public gatherings, which include businesses and services to churches and schools.
Sask. reports 164 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Sask. reports 164 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

There are 111 in hospital
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