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Alberta clipper slams Saskatchewan, causing widespread damage

Alberta clipper slams Saskatchewan, causing widespread damage

Saskatoon – An Alberta clipper storm system walloped southern and central Saskatchewan Jan.
Jan. 14 COVID-19 update: No new deaths, 312 new cases, 11,985 vaccine doses

Jan. 14 COVID-19 update: No new deaths, 312 new cases, 11,985 vaccine doses

As of January 14, a total of 11,985 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.
Team Silvernagle out after CURLSASK picks teams to Scotties, Brier

Team Silvernagle out after CURLSASK picks teams to Scotties, Brier

In a surprise decision, Team Silvernagle is not going to represent Saskatchewan at the national Scotties in 2021.
Unity News

Unity News

Events cancelled, but outlook not all gloom
Return to hockey looks "bleak": SHA

Return to hockey looks "bleak": SHA

A return to hockey in Saskatchewan is looking “bleak” according to the Saskatchewan Hockey Association. The SHA issued a statement following the announcement by the province Jan. 12 of the extension of the public health order to Jan. 29.
COVID-19 vaccine available to seniors 70 + in North Central area

COVID-19 vaccine available to seniors 70 + in North Central area

The SHA has announced that the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer BioNTech is immediately available to Saskatchewan seniors over the age of 70 living in the north central area.
Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards

At work yesterday, while happily boiling water to make a cup of cocoa, I was made keenly aware of the fire hazards involved in such an act.
Fireworks display a welcome pandemic diversion

Fireworks display a welcome pandemic diversion

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Keeping in touch with a centenarian during a pandemic

Keeping in touch with a centenarian during a pandemic

The family of a centenarian residing at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford says he may not get to see them in person, but he is staying safe and doing well and speaks with them on the phone several times a day for short chats.
First, pray for those in authority

First, pray for those in authority

Happy New Year. This can be a good year for you, in spite of all that is going on in the world around us. The key lies in the choices we make.
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