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Winter retreats, but when will it surrender?

Winter retreats, but when will it surrender?

The Weather Network’s 2021 Spring Forecast examines conditions across Canada.
Rodeo groups hoping to be able to run events in 2021

Rodeo groups hoping to be able to run events in 2021

Most years across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, the spring and summer are filled with rodeo events over the weekend. In 2020, rodeos all across Canada were cancelled due to Covid-19.
Sentencing of music teacher for sexually assaulting former students delayed due to COVID-19

Sentencing of music teacher for sexually assaulting former students delayed due to COVID-19

Sentencing for a former Saskatchewan music teacher found guilty in November 2020 of sexually assaulting students in the 1990s was delayed again. Gerard Loehr, 57, was scheduled to be sentenced in Wynyard Provincial Court on Feb.
A weekend for TV remote multitasking

A weekend for TV remote multitasking

Meota News
High risk areas prioritized in Saskatchewan vaccine plan

High risk areas prioritized in Saskatchewan vaccine plan

Phase one of Saskatchewan’s vaccine rollout plan began December 22, with the hopes of administering 10,725 doses per week—every individual needs two doses.
Museum explores uses of founder’s memorial bequest

Museum explores uses of founder’s memorial bequest

Borden and Radisson News
Get your head out of your apps and focus on the road

Get your head out of your apps and focus on the road

Distracted and drowsy driving is the March Traffic Spotlight.
Tight planet grouping a photo opportunity

Tight planet grouping a photo opportunity

The moon is just past full phase at the beginning of the month. March 9, Saturn shares the spotlight with the moon, and March 10, Jupiter has the honours, both four degrees away from Luna.
Non-delivery scams: When nothing comes to those who wait

Non-delivery scams: When nothing comes to those who wait

CNW - Yes! You’ve been shopping online for weeks for dumbbells and you’ve finally found the perfect ones.

Family of amateur historian finding home for treasure trove of photos, records

Thousands of rare photos and artifacts spanning decades of First Nations and Saskatchewan history will find a new home.
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