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Courts of Saskatchewan response to COVID-19

Courts of Saskatchewan response to COVID-19

Jury trials postponed to end of May

School community council conference cancelled

A major school conference slated for North Battleford this weekend did not go ahead due to COVID-19 concerns. Light of Christ Catholic Schools had been set to host the third annual Provincial School Community Council Conference March 14 and 15.
Rivers West volunteer recipients announced

Rivers West volunteer recipients announced

Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation has announced the 2020 Award Recipients of the Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Awards.
A willingness to serve is more than doing an occasional favour

A willingness to serve is more than doing an occasional favour

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, could always be counted on to do me a favour when we lived next door to each other. It easy to like a neighbour or friend who will always help you if possible.
‘Smallest dinosaur’ encased in amber

‘Smallest dinosaur’ encased in amber

Important link between birds and dinosaurs
Saskatchewan keeping schools open for now

Saskatchewan keeping schools open for now

While concern over spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 continues to rise, the risk in Saskatchewan still remains low but is increasing, according to a government press release.
Ballet goes ahead at the Dekker Centre

Ballet goes ahead at the Dekker Centre

Through consultation with the City of North Battleford, the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils and Canada’s Ballet Jörgen- the Dekker Centre has announced it will continue with the presentation of Anne of Green Gables- The Ballet as scheduled
CMA urges all employers to discontinue requirement for sick notes during COVID-19

CMA urges all employers to discontinue requirement for sick notes during COVID-19

Submitted The Canadian Medical Association says it welcomes the efforts by governments and public health officials to bring awareness and implement measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Twin Rivers will continue to curl

Twin Rivers will continue to curl

The board of directors and management of Twin Rivers Curling Club met March 14 regarding COVID-19) and decided that, as of the present, the curling club will remain open and all leagues and bonspiels will continue.
Saskatchewan confirms new presumptive cases of COVID-19

Saskatchewan confirms new presumptive cases of COVID-19

Submitted Four new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of cases in the province to six.
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