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March 2 COVID-19 update: All long-term care homes have received first doses

March 2 COVID-19 update: All long-term care homes have received first doses

One hundred per cent (100) per cent of long-term care homes across Saskatchewan have now received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine with ninety-one (91) per cent of residents choosing to receive the vaccine.
Snow storm preferable to sand equivalent

Snow storm preferable to sand equivalent

Mayfair News
Two arrested in P.A. drug raid appear in court; one released, one remanded in custody

Two arrested in P.A. drug raid appear in court; one released, one remanded in custody

Two men arrested after police raided a Prince Albert home where they seized drugs and weapons made court appearances. One was released while the other was remanded in custody.
Cochin ice situation unprecedented: Mayor

Cochin ice situation unprecedented: Mayor

It is an unprecedented situation at Jackfish Lake. The Resort Village of Cochin has seen extensive damage due to ice from the lake being pushed up onto the shoreline and into people’s property across the village.
Man accused of holding girl captive at remote cabin chooses trial by judge and jury

Man accused of holding girl captive at remote cabin chooses trial by judge and jury

A man accused of holding a girl against her will at a remote northern Saskatchewan cabin wants to be tried in Court of Queen’s Bench by judge and jury.
History re-imagined

History re-imagined

Letter to the Editor
Spring breakup begins now, as Highways removes winter weights in southern Sask.

Spring breakup begins now, as Highways removes winter weights in southern Sask.

Usually one can bank on spring breakup being announced around March 15, give or take, but with warm weather in the forecast for southern Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Highways announced on March 1 that winter weights were coming off for highways in s
Major ice damage along Jackfish shores

Major ice damage along Jackfish shores

Some major shoreline ice damage is being seen this week in the area of Cochin. The ice damage is being seen along the Jackfish Lake shoreline including the Chatfield West, Hunt’s Cove and Day’s Beach area.
March 1 COVID-19 update: No new deaths, 386 more vaccinations, 154 new cases, 146 recoveries

March 1 COVID-19 update: No new deaths, 386 more vaccinations, 154 new cases, 146 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery There were 386 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 79,289.
Farm practices may have altered the quality of our butter

Farm practices may have altered the quality of our butter

The increased use of energy supplements is leading to harder butter that doesn’t soften at room temperature
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