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Regina's Macdonald statue nameless after city reports missing plaque

Regina's Macdonald statue nameless after city reports missing plaque

Regina’s controversial downtown statue of Canada’s first prime minister has been slightly, but unofficially, dismantled. The bronze-coloured nameplate of John A. Macdonald, mounted on the statue’s concrete base, was missing Monday and Tuesday.
Meet the candidates running for Melfort council

Meet the candidates running for Melfort council

MELFORT — With the closing of the nomination deadline, members of the Melfort community have the choice of six councillors and their mayor.
Private gatherings to be limited to 15

Private gatherings to be limited to 15

The province’s chief medical health officer has responded in the wake of an increase in COVID-19 infections over the weekend. Dr.
Most Canadians want more new Canadians

Most Canadians want more new Canadians

In a growing world of intolerance, further fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have become more open, accepting and supportive of immigrants and refugees, a new study shows.
Stolen vehicle rams RCMP car, suspects flee on foot

Stolen vehicle rams RCMP car, suspects flee on foot

Battlefords RCMP members were able to catch three suspects fleeing on foot today, Tuesday, after being discovered in a stolen car. On Oct. 13 at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 13 COVID-19 update: 34 new cases – Gathering sizes to be reduced

Oct. 13 COVID-19 update: 34 new cases – Gathering sizes to be reduced

There are 34 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Oct. 13, bringing the total to 2,174 cases. The new cases are located in the North Central (9), Saskatoon (8), Central West (4), and Regina (11) zones. Two cases have locations pending.
Possible COVID-19 exposure at Wadena gas bar

Possible COVID-19 exposure at Wadena gas bar

WADENA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at a Wadena business. On Oct. 7, an infectious person visited the Co-op Gas Bar at 73 Main Street North from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
ATV driver killed in collision

ATV driver killed in collision

On Oct. 10, at about 8:15 p.m., the Indian Head RCMP were dispatched to a serious vehicle collision on Highway 48 west of Vibank.
NB Mountie statue refurbished

NB Mountie statue refurbished

The familiar statue of an RCMP Mountie on a horse, outside the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce building at the Highway 16/40 junction, has had a shining new facelift.
Tim Hortons transitioning to paper straws in early 2021

Tim Hortons transitioning to paper straws in early 2021

CNW - Tim Hortons is in the process of introducing paper straws in its 4,000 restaurants in Canada and plans to complete the transition from plastic by early 2021.
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