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Potential COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Regina, Saskatoon, Warman and Lloydminster

Potential COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Regina, Saskatoon, Warman and Lloydminster

Oct.
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Tam: This time around things are more complicated

Tam: This time around things are more complicated

CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement Saturday: “There have been 194,106 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,722 deaths.
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Back of the Bus booked for Oct. 24 at She-NANIGAN's

Back of the Bus booked for Oct. 24 at She-NANIGAN's

Popular Celtic band with deep roots in the Battlefords, Back of the Bus, area is performing at She-NANIGAN’S on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 9 p.m.
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Visitor limitations in place at Northlands Pioneer Lodge in Meadow Lake

Visitor limitations in place at Northlands Pioneer Lodge in Meadow Lake

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is restricting visits to Northlands Pioneers Lodge Long Term Care in Meadow Lake immediately, after a positive COVID-19 case in the facility.
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Good news, North Stars fans: SJHL is approved to play

Good news, North Stars fans: SJHL is approved to play

There is good news for hockey fans in the Battlefords and throughout the province: the SJHL has been approved to play by the Sask. Health Authority.
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Fort Saskatchewan RCMP believe man may have lured victims in other provinces

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP believe man may have lured victims in other provinces

Fort Saskatchewan, Alta – The General Investigation Section of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have arrested and charged a 27-year-old male in connection with an alleged sexual assault.
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Meadow Lake RCMP requests information regarding multiple shots fired at a residence

Meadow Lake RCMP requests information regarding multiple shots fired at a residence

Meadow Lake RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individual(s) who shot at a residence in Meadow Lake. Shortly after midnight, on Friday, Oct.
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RCMP request information in suspicious death in the RM of Shellbrook

RCMP request information in suspicious death in the RM of Shellbrook

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit North along with officers from the Ahtahkakoop RCMP Detachment are investigating a suspicious sudden death in the RM of Shellbrook.
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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.
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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.
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