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COVID-19 update: 14th death, 10 new cases, 17 new recoveries

COVID-19 update: 14th death, 10 new cases, 17 new recoveries

A resident in the Far North who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The individual was in their 70s. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 14. As of July 2, there are 795 total cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan.
History Corner - 1955 family garden winner

History Corner - 1955 family garden winner

A garden 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) from Yorkton on the Charlie Bull’s farm. They had won the first prize for a family garden in 1955. We have no information about what organization was awarding the prizes.
CAA: Canadians see increase in dangerous driving during pandemic

CAA: Canadians see increase in dangerous driving during pandemic

A majority of Canadians (59 percent) are reporting an increase in dangerous driving while COVID-19 restrictions have been in place, according to a new poll by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) released today.
APAS wants better telecommunication services in rural Saskatchewan

APAS wants better telecommunication services in rural Saskatchewan

With the continued issues around telecommunications services in Saskatchewan, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) conducted a survey from May 2019 to January 2020 on internet and cellular service in rural Saskatchewan.
Second wave of rainfall hits

Second wave of rainfall hits

Rivers, Rapid City, Minnedosa, and Springhill MB. among communities hit
RCMP - Attempted arson in Carlyle

RCMP - Attempted arson in Carlyle

On Wednesday, July 1st, at approximately 21:30 hours, someone attempted to commit arson on an abandoned building located near the play ground on the White Bear First Nations.
Canada Day fishing excursion a success

Canada Day fishing excursion a success

Fishing is not just about catching fish. It is often also about families spending time together. When that time includes a nice stringer of fish, of course that is a great day.
Thinking I do with words - Thinking about bad, slow electric cars

Thinking I do with words - Thinking about bad, slow electric cars

It’s a good thing I don’t have any money or I might be at risk of buying some very stupid things. Today’s very stupid thing is something referred to as a “low-speed community electric vehicle.
Politics - Scrutiny of pandemic budget lacking

Politics - Scrutiny of pandemic budget lacking

For all the talk of the need for legislative sitting to scrutinize the budget, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer’s 2020-21 budget hasn’t exactly been all that thoroughly scrutinized. This is just not great news for voters going to the polls in October.
MHSRA holding first rodeo since COVID-19

MHSRA holding first rodeo since COVID-19

July 3-5th will bring competitors of the Manitoba Highschool Rodeo Associations to Swan River
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