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Light in the midst of dark

Light in the midst of dark

As I’ve written in earlier articles, we’ve all experienced or perhaps, are still experiencing, dark days. They’re no fun. This week, however, readers of my writing, but especially God Himself, recognized our collective need of light.
Couple charged in connection to string of robberies appear in Saskatoon court

Couple charged in connection to string of robberies appear in Saskatoon court

A couple charged in connection to a string of robberies across Central Saskatchewan last year had more court appearances. Cody Kemick, 37, remains in custody and had an appearance scheduled in Saskatoon Provincial Court on March 15.
Allen Sapp Gallery launching new online and virtual school program

Allen Sapp Gallery launching new online and virtual school program

The Allen Sapp Gallery has announced it is launching its new on-line and virtual school program entitled the newly developed Living on the Land: The Art of Allen Sapp.
Saskatchewan battling misconceptions on vaccines

Saskatchewan battling misconceptions on vaccines

As Canada continues its Covid-19 vaccine rollout and works towards vaccinating the general public, people have questions about the specifics of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that are being administered by health professionals.
Courtney Schaefer remembered in Slow Down, Move Over events

Courtney Schaefer remembered in Slow Down, Move Over events

Fire departments, tow trucks and emergency vehicles across Saskatchewan flashed their lights at the side of the road on Sunday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 10 as part of the Slow Down Move Over Awareness Event.
Warm weather sparks activity in the village

Warm weather sparks activity in the village

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Julie Payette tops Teddy Awards for government waste

Julie Payette tops Teddy Awards for government waste

Submitted The Canadian Taxpayers Federation Monday held its 23rd annual Teddy Waste Awards ceremony in a special virtual presentation, celebrating the best of the worst in government waste uncovered in the past year.
Vaccine bookings expand to 70+ province-wide, 50+ in Far North

Vaccine bookings expand to 70+ province-wide, 50+ in Far North

Starting at 8 a.m.
March 14 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 2,220 more vaccines, 98 new cases, 166 recoveries

March 14 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 2,220 more vaccines, 98 new cases, 166 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 2,220 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 102,415.
Enhancing lives through an appreciation of music

Enhancing lives through an appreciation of music

Festival Fanfare
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