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Judge scolds former gang member for killing man in front of child

Judge scolds former gang member for killing man in front of child

Lloydminster Provincial Court Judge Kim Young scolded a former Westside Outlaws street gang member for murdering a man in front of a 10-year-old boy on Onion Lake Cree Nation.
Cold warning lifted, forecast sees plus 1

Cold warning lifted, forecast sees plus 1

The Environment Canada cold warning for the northwest has been lifted as temperatures "soar" to -24. In fact, a temperature of +1 is forecast for this upcoming Sunday. But don't hold your breath.
For the second time in a week, SaskEnergy sets gas consumption record

For the second time in a week, SaskEnergy sets gas consumption record

It is so cold out there, Regina set a record for the number of consecutive hours with -40C wind chill. And when it’s that cold, you need heat to keep you warm.
COVID-19 exposure risk in another Saskatoon restaurant

COVID-19 exposure risk in another Saskatoon restaurant

Feb. 12 - The Saskatchewan Health Authority is instructing individuals who were at The Keg Steakhouse and Bar in Saskatoon (Brighton - 143 Gibson Bend) on Feb.
Travel restrictions hurdle for snowbirds

Travel restrictions hurdle for snowbirds

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Cold and ice bring Saskatchewan’s political leaders together

Cold and ice bring Saskatchewan’s political leaders together

In the realm that is all things political these days, Twitter, even political rivals can sometimes get along. While it may be colder than hell, hell has not yet frozen over. On Friday, Feb.
Feb. 12 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 46,788 vaccines delivered, 195 new cases, 256 recoveries

Feb. 12 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 46,788 vaccines delivered, 195 new cases, 256 recoveries

There were 525 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 46,788. With this, 101 per cent of the doses received have been administered to date.
Is it five, or six doses per vial of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?

Is it five, or six doses per vial of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?

If you know what you’re doing, it is possible to occasionally finagle a sixth COVID-19 dose out of a vial made by Pfizer labelled “five doses.” Now Pfizer has asked Health Canada to label its vials as having six doses, and Health Canada agreed.
Sask. government faces backlash over revised vaccine prioritization

Sask. government faces backlash over revised vaccine prioritization

Nurses, police, teachers want priority, but Health Ministry is focusing on age
All you need is love

All you need is love

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schultz Valentine’s Day is here.
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