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COVID-19 cases at Light of Christ division

COVID-19 cases at Light of Christ division

Light of Christ school division is reporting two positive cases of COVID-19 in their school division last week. They report that as of Dec.
More confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Living Sky division

More confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Living Sky division

Living Sky School Division has confirmed more cases of COVID-19 within the division. On Dec. 4 they reported a case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in an individual in Unity Composite High School.
Canada to receive early delivery of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Canada to receive early delivery of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced today that following successful negotiations, Canada will receive up to 249,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020, contingent on Health Ca
When you need a smile

When you need a smile

This week I began to seriously sort out years of “stuff” knowing that sooner rather than later, Hubby and I will have to consider moving to a lower-maintenance residence. I don’t want to leave a lot of accumulation for our kids to sort out.
Choosing a Christmas tree

Choosing a Christmas tree

December is here .In spite of the parameters surrounding COVID-19 and staying safe, a positive and safe activity is decorating your home for the holiday season.
Dec. 6 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 415 new cases, 135 in hospital, 46 recoveries

Dec. 6 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 415 new cases, 135 in hospital, 46 recoveries

Four residents who have tested positive for COVID-19, have died. Two individuals were in their 60s from the Regina and Far North zones; and two individuals were in their 70s from the South zone.
Dec. 5 COVID-19 update: 202 new cases, 116 in hospital, 128 recoveries

Dec. 5 COVID-19 update: 202 new cases, 116 in hospital, 128 recoveries

There are 202 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 5, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 9,730 cases.
New release of Take the Dog Sled combines classical music with Inuit throat singing

New release of Take the Dog Sled combines classical music with Inuit throat singing

A recent recording has given new life to a more than decade-old piece of Indigenous-focused music.
Update: Dangerous wanted man arrested by RCMP, 35 charges to answer

Update: Dangerous wanted man arrested by RCMP, 35 charges to answer

UPDATE: On Dec.

Deer, moose and elk heads should be tested for CWD

The Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to submit the heads of deer, moose and elk harvested this hunting season for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing.
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