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International team tracks record-setting smoke cloud from Australian wildfires

International team tracks record-setting smoke cloud from Australian wildfires

Researchers with the University of Saskatchewan’s Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies are part of a global team that has found the smoke cloud pushed into the stratosphere by last winter’s Australian wildfires was three times larger than anyth
COVID-19 levels in Saskatoon’s wastewater point to upcoming increase in cases

COVID-19 levels in Saskatoon’s wastewater point to upcoming increase in cases

Submitted University of Saskatchewan researchers and partners at the City of Saskatoon and the Saskatchewan Health Authority have developed a COVID-19 early warning system by sampling and testing the city’s wastewater for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
COVID-19 case at Bready School in North Battleford

COVID-19 case at Bready School in North Battleford

A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an individual in Bready Elementary School in North Battleford, according to the Living Sky School Division “We are working closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect
Oct. 31 COVID-19 update: 78 new cases, 29 in hospital, 81 recoveries

Oct. 31 COVID-19 update: 78 new cases, 29 in hospital, 81 recoveries

There are 78 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 31, 2020, bringing the total to 3,144 cases.
Majority of Canadian business leaders feel better prepared for future crises like COVID-19: Microsof

Majority of Canadian business leaders feel better prepared for future crises like COVID-19: Microsof

Accelerated digital transformation in response to pandemic has strengthened business resiliency
Potential COVID-19 exposure at Nipawin businesses

Potential COVID-19 exposure at Nipawin businesses

NIPAWIN — The Saskatchewan Heath Authority is warning the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following Nipawin businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infectious: October 16 Nipawin Home Hardware, 5 to 5:15 p.m.
Voting in Humboldt civic election starts today

Voting in Humboldt civic election starts today

HUMBOLDT — Voting for the civic and school board elections in Humboldt has begun. Voting will take place at the Humboldt Uniplex. On Saturday, Oct. 31, voting will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Monday, Nov.
Canada's prison watchdog exposes violence, sexual coercion in prison

Canada's prison watchdog exposes violence, sexual coercion in prison

Warning: Some content may be disturbing Canada’s prison watchdog tabled a scathing report in Parliament Oct. 27 that put a spotlight on violence and sexual coercion behind bars. Dr.
USask-led Global Water Futures announces 12 new projects to advance water security across Canada

USask-led Global Water Futures announces 12 new projects to advance water security across Canada

After four years of transformative research, the University of Saskatchewan-led Global Water Futures (GWF) program—the world’s largest university-led freshwater research program —is launching the second phase of its seven-year mission with a $2.
Individual at Cudworth School diagnosed with COVID-19

Individual at Cudworth School diagnosed with COVID-19

CUDWORTH — The Horizon School Division is reporting it was made aware of a COVID-19 diagnosis in an individual at Cudworth School on Oct. 30.
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