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June 21 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 998,779 vaccines, 48 new cases, 79 recoveries

June 21 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 998,779 vaccines, 48 new cases, 79 recoveries

Vaccines Reported Effective today, vaccine reporting numbers have returned to a 48-hour reporting period and thus will appear lower today.
National award for Combined Traffic Services

National award for Combined Traffic Services

A Saskatchewan traffic safety initiative has been recognized with a national award.
Plains Indian Sign Language Camp July 13-15

Plains Indian Sign Language Camp July 13-15

Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming Plains Indian Sign Language Camp July 13-15. It is being held virtually on ZOOM, but there is a possibility it could be held in-person in Poundmaker Cree Nation, with a decision to be made this week.
Class of 2021 celebrates graduation

Class of 2021 celebrates graduation

Borden and Radisson News
Park board invites all children to July 1 bike parade

Park board invites all children to July 1 bike parade

Meota News
Thanks neighbours

Thanks neighbours

As most of my readers already know, these have been several trying weeks for our family. Two weeks ago, my husband had a sudden and debilitating stroke.
June 20 COVID-19 update: Public health restrictions to be lifted July 11, one death, 60 new cases

June 20 COVID-19 update: Public health restrictions to be lifted July 11, one death, 60 new cases

All Public Health Measures To Be Lifted July 11 With over 70 per cent of residents over the age of 18 having received their first dose, and 69 per cent of all residents over the age of 12 having received their first dose, Saskatchewan is announcing t
Growing produce: key to healthy living

Growing produce: key to healthy living

Growing your own produce has many advantages. Nutritionists share that we should be adopting a more plant-based diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables.
People grieving the lost children of residential schools take a Walk of Sorrow

People grieving the lost children of residential schools take a Walk of Sorrow

Like many, Patricia Ballantyne, a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, Sask., had a strong reaction to the discovery of the remains of hundreds of children in an unmarked grave at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
June 19 COVID-19 update: Step three starts July 11, 981,734 vaccines, 55 new cases, 57 recoveries

June 19 COVID-19 update: Step three starts July 11, 981,734 vaccines, 55 new cases, 57 recoveries

Step Three of Re-Opening Road Map Starts on July 11 Saskatchewan today reached the Step Three threshold on the province Re-Opening Roadmap, with 70 per cent of Saskatchewan residents age 18 and older having received their first dose of COVID-19 vacci
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