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Irate customer rips door off hinges after being told she had to wear a face mask

Irate customer rips door off hinges after being told she had to wear a face mask

Being forced to wear a face mask inside businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is a polarizing issue across the province. Some people are taking it with stride while others are getting downright irate.
No new leads in Alberta murder that may have incited killing of Tiki Laverdiere

No new leads in Alberta murder that may have incited killing of Tiki Laverdiere

His murder appeared like just another statistic – Edmonton’s 11th homicide of 2019 – but it triggered a chain of events that seemed to lead to the brutal slaying of Tiki Laverdiere a province away.
Jan. 4 COVID-19 update: two new deaths, 4,013 vaccines delivered, 286 new cases

Jan. 4 COVID-19 update: two new deaths, 4,013 vaccines delivered, 286 new cases

As of January 4, a total of 4,013 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1.
Cenovus completes Husky acquisition, swallowing Saskatchewan’s historically largest oil producer

Cenovus completes Husky acquisition, swallowing Saskatchewan’s historically largest oil producer

In perhaps a way perhaps fitting of the 21st century, Husky Energy updated its cover photo for its Facebook page on Jan. 3. The new photo said, “We are Cenovus.” On Jan.
Cell service improved for several small towns, six new towers added

Cell service improved for several small towns, six new towers added

SaskTel announced on Jan. 4 that it has recently launched six new macro cell towers bringing 4G LTE wireless service to previously underserved rural parts of the province.
Welcome 2021

Welcome 2021

In mulling over my thoughts regarding this coming year, I decided to see what other writers had to say on the subject. Here are two quotes from Peggy Horton: “Each New Year, we have before us a brand-new book containing 365 blank pages.
Jan. 3 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 3,866 vaccines delivered, 238 new cases

Jan. 3 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 3,866 vaccines delivered, 238 new cases

As of January 3, a total of 3,866 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1.
Sask. 7-day average fourth highest in Canada

Sask. 7-day average fourth highest in Canada

On Jan. 2, Saskatchewan’s seven-day average of daily new COVID-19 cases was 176. That corresponds to 14.5 new cases per 100,000 population. A week ago, it was 183, or 15.1 new cases per 100,000 population. Saturday, Dec.
Jan 1, 2 COVID-19 update: 3,722 vaccines delivered, 3 new deaths

Jan 1, 2 COVID-19 update: 3,722 vaccines delivered, 3 new deaths

As of January 2, 3,722 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1.
Our most-read stories of 2020

Our most-read stories of 2020

Most Canadians are happy to say goodbye to 2020. It hasn’t been our best year. But, looking back, it has been a news-filled year, and the News-Optimist has helped bring that news to our readers both in print and online.
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