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My best Christmas gift

My best Christmas gift

I’m sitting at my computer, searching my mind and heart for a topic for this pre-Christmas article.
New COVID-19 cases in Light of Christ division

New COVID-19 cases in Light of Christ division

Light of Christ School Division is reporting the number of new positive cases of COVID-19 within the division. On Dec. 18, they were informed by officials from Saskatchewan Health Authority of a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at St.

Golden words on children’s rights

Dear Editor Recently, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, whose goal is healthy children, posted a message on Children’s rights to celebrate National Child Day Nov. 20, and throughout the year.
Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, dubbed 'Christmas Star,' visible tonight

Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, dubbed 'Christmas Star,' visible tonight

EDMONTON — A rare celestial event is making an already unique holiday season even more unusual, as what's been dubbed the "Christmas Star" is set to appear over Canada on Monday evening, brighter than it's been in nearly eight centuries.
Christmas Trees – the rest of the story

Christmas Trees – the rest of the story

The last couple of weeks, we have been focusing on Christmas trees. Today, the focus will still be on Christmas trees but will focus on another part of the industry.
Wilkie surprise leaves heart-warming impression

Wilkie surprise leaves heart-warming impression

There is no doubt we could all use a little uplifting this Christmas. Wilkie resident, Tina Drummond, was just the person to spread some Christmas cheer as she was enlisted by the North Pole for a community Christmas cheer project.
Dec. 20 COVID-19 update: three more deaths, 226 new cases

Dec. 20 COVID-19 update: three more deaths, 226 new cases

Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. All three deaths were reported in the Regina zone. Two were in the 80 plus age group and one was in the age group 70-79.
Dec. 19 COVID-19 update: Eight deaths, 252 new cases, 127 in hospital, 218 recoveries

Dec. 19 COVID-19 update: Eight deaths, 252 new cases, 127 in hospital, 218 recoveries

Eight residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. One new death in the age group 50-59 was reported in the North Central zone. One new death in the age group 60-69 was reported in the North Central zone.
Wind warning for the Battlefords - Unity - Maidstone - St. Walburg

Wind warning for the Battlefords - Unity - Maidstone - St. Walburg

Saturday, Dec. 19, Environment Canada has issued a wind warning.
Top 10 weather stories of 2020

Top 10 weather stories of 2020

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