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COVID-19 leads to temporary school closures in Indian Head

COVID-19 leads to temporary school closures in Indian Head

There have been a number of members of the Indian Head community who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, reports Alana Johnson, Communications Manager & Privacy Officer with the Prairie Valley School Division .
Increased COVID-19 in Ituna: visitor limitations in place

Increased COVID-19 in Ituna: visitor limitations in place

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in Ituna and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, includi
Sask. reports 111 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Sask. reports 111 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

There are 111 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Nov. 12, bringing the provincial total to date to 4,437 cases.
Ellice Street paving project completed

Ellice Street paving project completed

The paving of Ellice Street between Windover and Park Avenue in Moosomin has been completed The paving is the final step in infrastructure repairs done over the last few years to upgrade the water and sewer mains that run underneath that section of t
U of R researcher receives federal funding

U of R researcher receives federal funding

To take on violence and bullying in Indigenous communities
APAS launches Saskatchewan’s first Internet speed test

APAS launches Saskatchewan’s first Internet speed test

Agriculture group highlights poor rural internet by challenging rural residents to test their speed

Stories of Ice: New book explores science and commerce of glaciers

From the majesty of glaciers in Alberta and British Columbia to the wake-up call they're presenting, Lynn Martel's just-released book, Stories of Ice has been described as a fascinating read featuring stunning photos, some taken by Martel herself.
Politics - Moe wise to tell us to mask up

Politics - Moe wise to tell us to mask up

The decision to order those in the three biggest cities to mask up was not an easy one. Full marks to Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab for making it.
Story Slam winner - Escape from Manhole

Story Slam winner - Escape from Manhole

Just because people couldn’t gather together in 2020 doesn’t mean that they didn’t have stories to share. This year the Yorkton Arts Council’s Story Slam event went virtual, with five local storytellers submitting their story virtually.
Rocanville council discusses Safe Restart funding

Rocanville council discusses Safe Restart funding

At the regular Rocanville town council meeting on Wednesday, the council received a letter informing them how much they’ll receive in funding as part of the Safe Restart Program (SRP). Rocanville received $51,481 in funding from the SRP.
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