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Oct. 16 COVID-19 update: 40 new cases, nine in hospital, 12 recoveries

Oct. 16 COVID-19 update: 40 new cases, nine in hospital, 12 recoveries

There are 40 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 16, bringing the total to 2,270 cases.
COVID-19 case diagnosed at Cando school

COVID-19 case diagnosed at Cando school

A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an individual in Cando Community School.
Multiple potential COVID-19 exposures announced for Oct. 16

Multiple potential COVID-19 exposures announced for Oct. 16

Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infectious: Borden October 5, Borden Gas Station/Gas Plus Golding Service Centre, 103
B.C. bucks battling on camera

B.C. bucks battling on camera

A Kelowna resident got front row seats to a spectacle of nature on Wednesday afternoon. Tammy Hutton says she went out to get her mail in the Glenmore area when she heard something, causing her to look up and see two separate sets of bucks sparring.
World Animal Protection highlights the threat of superbugs on World Food Day

World Animal Protection highlights the threat of superbugs on World Food Day

CNW/ - The rise of superbugs from industrial farming is presenting a danger to public health worldwide says global charity World Animal Protection.
Potential COVID-19 exposure at business in Saskatoon

Potential COVID-19 exposure at business in Saskatoon

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is recommending that anyone who attended The Longbranch in Saskatoon on October 8th, 2020 to immediately self-isolate and call Healthline 811 ​for risk assessment, if they did the following while attending: · D
School board update: extracurriculars back, but still concerns

School board update: extracurriculars back, but still concerns

Living Sky School Division continues to move ahead with its safe-return initiatives at schools throughout the region. The latest news is that extracurriculars have returned.
Sangster to stand trial for Laverdiere's murder

Sangster to stand trial for Laverdiere's murder

An Edmonton man will stand trial for the 2019 murder of an Edmonton woman in Saskatchewan. A three-week preliminary hearing for Jesse Sangster, 23, wrapped up Oct. 15 in North Battleford Provincial Court with Judge Kevin D.
Borden mayor elected by acclamation, race for council seats

Borden mayor elected by acclamation, race for council seats

Borden and Radisson News
Harvest completed in record time

Harvest completed in record time

Mayfair News
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