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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.

Young Canadians want big changes after COVID-19

If midnight represents the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic — with dusk its beginning and dawn the reprieve — then it’s probably about 10 p.m. right now, recent graduate David Thibodeau says.
COVID-19 update: 22 new cases, eight in hospital, 26 more recoveries

COVID-19 update: 22 new cases, eight in hospital, 26 more recoveries

There are 22 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 9, bringing the total to 2,034 reported cases.

The world’s most technologically advanced canoes can be found in La Ronge

Avid canoe racers, enthusiasts, and hunters who are looking for a canoe that outshines that rest don’t need to travel too far.

Indigenous man leads youth with research and Indigenous values

Kelley Bird-Naytowhow is the leader of a group of youth research assistants who go by the name Story Catchers or Many Thunderbirds Feasting.
How to talk about suicide online safely

How to talk about suicide online safely

Suicide has been a problem in northern communities for a while now, but there hasn’t been much talk about it until recently when a young man from Buffalo Narrows decided to walk from La Ronge to Regina to raise awareness about suicide in the north an
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