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When Saskatchewan voters like a party, they really like them

When Saskatchewan voters like a party, they really like them

The Oct. 26 election cemented a trend in Saskatchewan politics that has been going on for at least the last 38 years. When Saskatchewan voters like a party, they really like them, with massive, lopsided majorities. As of Oct.
Why we can’t have nice things – Saskatoon nightclubs restricted due to COVID

Why we can’t have nice things – Saskatoon nightclubs restricted due to COVID

Surely someone is going to say, “And this is why we can’t have nice things,” as new health restrictions have been imposed on Saskatoon nightclubs following three COVID-19 outbreaks in the Bridge City. In the Oct.
Meili declares victory in his own seat of Saskatoon Meewasin

Meili declares victory in his own seat of Saskatoon Meewasin

New Democratic Leader Ryan Meili claimed victory in his constituency of Saskatoon Meewasin at 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 28, but by 6 p.m., the Elections Saskatchewan website with results had not yet been updated to reflect that result.
COVID-19 cases up in North West region

COVID-19 cases up in North West region

Cases of COVID-19 continue to climb in the Battlefords and surrounding region over the past several days. As of Wednesday there were now 37 active cases of COVID-19 in the North West region.
New order on nightclubs focus of Dr. Shahab’s latest update

New order on nightclubs focus of Dr. Shahab’s latest update

Multiple outbreaks involving Saskatoon nightclubs are the focus of the latest restrictions announced by the province Monday. At his news conference Wednesday, the provincial health minister Jim Reiter and provincial chief medical health officer Dr.
Sugar skull tradition and Día de los muertos

Sugar skull tradition and Día de los muertos

Halloween costumes may go away right after October 31, but the celebration of the macabre and spirits do not get buried so quickly.
Learn how to carve a better pumpkin

Learn how to carve a better pumpkin

Toothy grins and a mesmerizing orange glow help make jack-o'-lanterns captivating sights come Halloween. Pumpkin carving is an autumn tradition and runs the gamut of simple designs to more intricate artwork worthy of any medium.
Get to know Jack of the lantern

Get to know Jack of the lantern

The toothy grins of jack-o’-lanterns are as much a part of Halloween as candy corn and costumes. Even though these carved pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, the festive gourds weren’t always tied to the October holiday.
North West has seven new cases, 37 active as of Wednesday

North West has seven new cases, 37 active as of Wednesday

Of the 666 active cases of COVID-19 in the province of Saskatchewan, the North West zone has 37 as of Wednesday, according to the government’s “dashboard” of daily case counts.
Oct. 28 COVID-19 update: 67 new cases, 20 in hospital, 53 recoveries

Oct. 28 COVID-19 update: 67 new cases, 20 in hospital, 53 recoveries

Guideline enhancements for bars and nightclubs
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