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Feds tell California growers to test their lettuce for E. coli — or keep it

Unprecedented federal import restrictions on romaine lettuce and salad mixes from California’s Salinas Valley point to problems in the U.S.

Atlantic 'bubble’ proves to be fortress against rising COVID-19

It’s garnered everything from praise to scorn, but the “Atlantic bubble” has proven to be a fortress against rising COVID-19 rates across Canada, and residents are increasingly inclined to keep it that way.
Update - Potential COVID-19 exposure list for Oct. 13

Update - Potential COVID-19 exposure list for Oct. 13

Potential COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Esterhazy, Grayson, Lloydminster, Prince Albert, Regina, Shellbrook, Wadena and Yorkton Oct.
COVID-19 update: 24 new cases, six in hospital, five recoveries, one death

COVID-19 update: 24 new cases, six in hospital, five recoveries, one death

There are 24 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 11, bringing the total to 2,092 cases. One death was also reported.
Onion Lake man charged with murder has another court appearance

Onion Lake man charged with murder has another court appearance

An Onion Lake man charged with second-degree murder had another court appearance Oct. 5 in Lloydminster Provincial Court.
Failure to abide by public health orders may result in fines

Failure to abide by public health orders may result in fines

As a number of COVID-19 contact investigations conclude in Saskatchewan, it is anticipated that fines will be issued in cases where negligence and misconduct have been found.
COVID-19 update: 34 new cases, six in hospital, 12 recoveries

COVID-19 update: 34 new cases, six in hospital, 12 recoveries

There are 34 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 10, bringing the total to 2,068 reported cases.
USask researcher targets aggressive breast cancers with new drugs

USask researcher targets aggressive breast cancers with new drugs

More than 5,100 women in Canada — about 75 a day — will die from breast cancers this year, a dismal statistic that University of Saskatchewan radiopharmacist Dr.
Saskatoon seeing increased COVID-19 activity

Saskatoon seeing increased COVID-19 activity

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reminding everyone that there is an increase in community transmission of COVID-19 cases in the City of Saskatoon.
Gang unit arrests two for trafficking

Gang unit arrests two for trafficking

On Oct. 7, the North Battleford Gang Task Force/Street Enforcement Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on the 700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford.
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