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One new confirmed case of COVID-19 Thursday

One new confirmed case of COVID-19 Thursday

As of April 16, 2020, Saskatchewan has one new confirmed case of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 305. Eighty-two of the cases are considered active. Fourteen more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 219.
Loon Lake man sent to prison for weapons offences

Loon Lake man sent to prison for weapons offences

A Loon Lake man charged with several weapons-related offences was sentenced to 251 days in prison after pleading guilty to seven weapons-related offences. Stephane Joseph Leclerc, 50, appeared via CCTV in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on April 2.
First Nations particularly vulnerable to COVID-19

First Nations particularly vulnerable to COVID-19

All levels of government need to work together to develop a detailed strategy
Taxes an issue for Haven-4-Eight

Taxes an issue for Haven-4-Eight

Raises prospect of closure if issue is not addressed
What can May deliver in Unity?

What can May deliver in Unity?

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Should I still be investing?

Should I still be investing?

Dear Money Lady, The stock market is so crazy right now and I am afraid to keep investing in it.
Should I still be thinking of a new venture?

Should I still be thinking of a new venture?

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Court case against P.A. man charged in triple murder adjourned

Court case against P.A. man charged in triple murder adjourned

Teddy bears, flowers and notes adorn a front yard. Above them hangs an angel. Giant candy canes hang from the wooden fence. Icicles and decorative lights grace the formerly festive house - a house where the unthinkable happened.
Wash your hands often, don’t touch your face

Wash your hands often, don’t touch your face

There are a lot of excuses at my age for not washing my hands. First of all, I haven’t done anything to get my hands dirty. That is because I am old and retired. Twiddling my thumbs isn’t dirty work.
P.A. Police investigating murder of three-year-old girl

P.A. Police investigating murder of three-year-old girl

Prince Albert Police are investigating the death of a three-year-old girl they say is a homicide. On April 8 at 8 p.m.
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