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Feb. 1 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 147 new cases, 310 recoveries

Feb. 1 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 147 new cases, 310 recoveries

There were 88 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,447. As of February 1, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
Man charged in drug bust north of Biggar tentatively headed to trial in May

Man charged in drug bust north of Biggar tentatively headed to trial in May

A trial is tentatively set for a man charged in a major drug bust north of Biggar where an RCMP officer was shot last year. Kurt Miller, 39, is facing charges in North Battleford Provincial Court in connection to the incident in the R.M.
Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn in a group near month’s end

Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn in a group near month’s end

The moon in early February is that late-night/early-morning object that people seldom see – they’re either inside preparing for bed or already asleep. Watch for it in the morning’s southwestern sky in the waning gibbous phase.
Behind the mask

Behind the mask

I’ve almost forgotten what an entire human face looks like and sometimes, in all honesty, I’m thankful for that.
Venus, Saturn and moon converge Feb. 10

Venus, Saturn and moon converge Feb. 10

The moon in early February is that late night/early morning object that people seldom see. They’re either inside preparing for bed or already asleep. Watch for it in the morning’s southwestern sky in the waning gibbous phase.
Artists invited to submit music-themed entries

Artists invited to submit music-themed entries

Festival Fanfare
Jan. 31 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 35,359 vaccines delivered, 238 new cases, 223 recoveries

Jan. 31 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 35,359 vaccines delivered, 238 new cases, 223 recoveries

There were 120 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,359. As of January 31, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
Jan. 30 COVID-19 update: Eight new deaths, 35,239 vaccines, 258 new cases, 228 new recoveries

Jan. 30 COVID-19 update: Eight new deaths, 35,239 vaccines, 258 new cases, 228 new recoveries

There were 148 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,239. As of January 30, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
COVID-19 support for small businesses extended again

COVID-19 support for small businesses extended again

With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the public health restrictions resulting from it, nowhere yet in sight, the Government of Saskatchewan announced on Jan.
Maverick among top baby names in 2020, but Goose doesn’t make it - see the list

Maverick among top baby names in 2020, but Goose doesn’t make it - see the list

It appears there are a lot of Top Gun fans who might have been really, really, disappointed when the sequel to the 1986 movie, which was supposed to come out last summer, was delayed due to COVID-19.
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