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COVID-19 update: Seven new cases, one in hospital, seven more recoveries

COVID-19 update: Seven new cases, one in hospital, seven more recoveries

There are seven new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 8, bringing the total to 1,669 reported cases. Of the 1,669 reported cases, 58 are considered active. A total of 1,587 people have recovered.
As schools reopen, North Dakota has 39x more active COVID-19 cases than Sask.

As schools reopen, North Dakota has 39x more active COVID-19 cases than Sask.

As Saskatchewan students go back to school on Sept. 8, there’s a stark contrast in the number of COVID-19 cases in this province compared to our neighbours to the south. On Sept.
Wyant unveils details of new schools funding from province

Wyant unveils details of new schools funding from province

On the same day that students returned to school Tuesday throughout Saskatchewan, the province has announced details of new funding going to classrooms towards their safe return.
50 kilometres of highway to be upgraded near Spiritwood

50 kilometres of highway to be upgraded near Spiritwood

The Government of Saskatchewan is rebuilding 50 kilometres (km) of Highway 24 between Spiritwood and Chitek Lake. This project is part of the government’s $7.
Smoked salmon?

Smoked salmon?

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Words of Cheer – Resilience - Soft Skill No. 6

Words of Cheer – Resilience - Soft Skill No. 6

The resilience of human beings refers to a person’s strength, toughness, adaptability and hardiness. Resilience has become a buzzword in education, sport, and the youth world.
Falk named to shadow cabinet as seniors critic

Falk named to shadow cabinet as seniors critic

The new Conservative opposition leader Erin O’Toole has tapped Rosemarie Falk to be in his shadow cabinet. Falk, the MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster, has been named the Conservative shadow minister for seniors.
CFIB encourages people to shop local

CFIB encourages people to shop local

CFIB’s latest Small Business Recovery Dashboard results show that in Saskatchewan, 76 per cent of small businesses are fully open (up 17 per cent since June), 43 per cent are fully staffed (up 7 per cent since June), 27 per cent are making normal sal

SHSAA prepping for return of fall sports

Students are returning to classrooms all over Saskatchewan this September after school closures took place March 20 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
SHA says only practice, no games until further notice

SHA says only practice, no games until further notice

As Saskatchewan continues to re-open and students return to the classroom in September, the “new normal” is going to look different. It may not include full competition in the vast majority of sports, both inside and outside of school.
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