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TeleMiracle announces Sask. performers, some from Battleford

TeleMiracle announces Sask. performers, some from Battleford

TeleMiracle 45 has announced its lineup of 75 Saskatchewan performers featured on their upcoming telethon on Feb. 27-28, 2021. Among them are two Battleford bands who will be part of the overnight portion of the show.
Reality less harsh than Sask.’s mid-November COVID-19 modelling projections

Reality less harsh than Sask.’s mid-November COVID-19 modelling projections

On Nov. 19, the Ministry of Health released updated modelling information which provided four possible forecasts of what could happen in the coming months as COVID-19 spread across Saskatchewan. Several slides referenced Nov.
Dekker Centre turns to live streaming of shows

Dekker Centre turns to live streaming of shows

With new gathering restrictions in place the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts reducing audiences to 30 people inside the theatre, the venue is turning to live streaming to bring its shows to the public.
Rangers in Hatchet Lake while cases are 'on the doorstep'

Rangers in Hatchet Lake while cases are 'on the doorstep'

Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation Chief Bart Tsannie welcomed 20 Canadian Rangers to his remote northeast community on the weekend.
Additional COVID-19 testing option for travelers and businesses

Additional COVID-19 testing option for travelers and businesses

Submitted The Saskatchewan Health Authority is partnering with Quantum Genetix Canada to provide an independent testing service as an option for asymptomatic testing.
Close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn a rare event

Close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn a rare event

The moon starts off just past full phase and just past a shallow lunar eclipse. So, we should expect another eclipse just 14 days later (more on that below). Dec. 2, the moon is only 0.2 degrees north of the cluster M35. By Dec.
Court denies three convicted gang members’ first-degree murder appeals

Court denies three convicted gang members’ first-degree murder appeals

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has denied the appeals of three convicted gang members’ first-degree murder convictions.
Snowmobile season is on for Battlefords Trail Breakers

Snowmobile season is on for Battlefords Trail Breakers

COVID-19 may have shut down a number of activities this year but one socially-distanced outdoor activity is still on: snowmobiling.
Christmas Art Market at Allen Sapp Gallery runs Dec. 5-31

Christmas Art Market at Allen Sapp Gallery runs Dec. 5-31

In response to interest from the public, it has been announced an Art Market is being held in the lower level of the Allen Sapp Gallery.
WDM’s Light Up the Village a bright spot in a pandemic winter

WDM’s Light Up the Village a bright spot in a pandemic winter

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped the Western Development Museum from going ahead with Light Up the Village 2020.
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