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There are 559 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 27, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 14,814 cases. Today’s data update includes information for December 25, 26 and 27.

Vegetables are becoming increasingly common in an unusual place: the grocery store meat aisle. Sales of alternative, or plant-based, meats are booming worldwide.

Prisoner’s advocacy group Beyond Prison Walls Canada sent a letter to the Office of the Correctional Investigator on Wednesday saying that the rights of inmates at Saskatchewan Penitentiary are being violated as COVID-19 spreads in the facility.

When Renfrew, Ont. resident Christina Edgar visited the emergency department a few weeks ago, the doctor asked questions, but Edgar couldn’t understand a word.

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an inspiration for this piece of embroidery made by Marcella Pedersen.

Many people believe that the holiday festivities come to a close after ringing in the new year, but in fact, for the faithful, the Christmas season does not end until Jan. 6 (Jan. 12 in Eastern churches). Jan.

This was the scene yesterday outside River Heights Lodge as Centre francophone des Battlefords and APF (association des parents fransaskoise) organized a children's visit on Wednesday Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. One new death in the age group 80+ was reported in the North West zone. One new death in the age group 70-79 was reported in the North West zone.

From the RCMP: On December 23, 2020, at approximately 4:42 p.m., Shellbrook/Ahtahkakoop RCMP received the report of a serious two vehicle collision on Highway 55, approximately 4-5 km north of Canwood, SK.

Rosemarie Falk reflects on end of year