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Visitor limitations at Lloydminster Hospital

Visitor limitations at Lloydminster Hospital

From the SHA: The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Lloydminster area and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent th
Bleach-alternative surface disinfectants may pollute indoor air: USask research

Bleach-alternative surface disinfectants may pollute indoor air: USask research

Cleaning surfaces with hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants has the potential to pollute the air and pose a health risk, according to research led by the University of Saskatchewan.
Winterlites parade hits the streets

Winterlites parade hits the streets

Unity News
Two men accused of killing Braden Bull appear in Lloydminster court

Two men accused of killing Braden Bull appear in Lloydminster court

Two men charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Braden Richard Bull of Little Pine First Nation appeared in Lloydminster court Dec. 2 and their matters were adjourned.
Vehicle stolen in Spiritwood

Vehicle stolen in Spiritwood

The RCMP Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network is reporting that people should be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle. On 2020-12-03 a 2006 Ford F250 black in colour was stolen from a business in the Town of Spiritwood. SK marker 981 LWS.
Who falls asleep at the wheel?

Who falls asleep at the wheel?

“Things that happen just once can have deadly results,” I shared with Ed, my old friend in Saskatchewan.
Cheese lovers unite!

Cheese lovers unite!

Prairie Wool
NDP ask how many new ICU beds are there, health minister speaks of staffing them

NDP ask how many new ICU beds are there, health minister speaks of staffing them

Regina – “No answer on the number of ICU beds,” New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili stated, after asking three times how many new intensive care unit (ICU) beds have been built in Saskatchewan.
Ambulance fees for seniors to be reduced Dec. 14

Ambulance fees for seniors to be reduced Dec. 14

Regina – Ambulance fees are going down for Saskatchewan senior citizens, the fulfillment of a Saskatchewan Party campaign promise in this past fall’s election.
Terror Squad gang member pleads guilty to weapons, drug charges

Terror Squad gang member pleads guilty to weapons, drug charges

Known Terror Squad gang member Kevin George Ackegan pleaded guilty in Prince Albert Provincial Court to weapons and drug-related charges avoiding a trial.
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