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COVID-19 deaths outstrip last two flu seasons in Saskatchewan

As the coronavirus pandemic surges in Canada and across the world, deaths in the last two flu seasons in Saskatchewan have been outstripped by COVID-19, according to government statistics. In the last flu season, Sept.

Oct 11, 2020 5:10 PM Read more >

Can Canada stymie the Trump administration’s plan to open an Arctic refuge to oil drilling?

With the U.S.

Oct 11, 2020 4:34 PM Read more >

Shahab reminds people to be vigilant as case numbers rise

For the third consecutive day the province reported over 20 COVID-19 cases with 24 cases reported on Saturday. This follows 34 cases reported yesterday and 22 on Friday.

Oct 11, 2020 4:23 PM Read more >

Online-only poll puts Sask. Party support 22 points up on NDP

A Vancouver-based polling firm’s Sunday results show the Saskatchewan Party with a sizeable lead over the New Democratic Party among decided voters for the upcoming provincial election.

Oct 11, 2020 4:21 PM Read more >

Women interrupted: It doesn’t take a debate stage for women to be silenced. These women have advice.

“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking.

Oct 11, 2020 4:19 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 11, 2020 4:09 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 11, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 11, 2020 3:04 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 11, 2020 2:36 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 11, 2020 10:56 AM Read more >

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