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COVID-19 update: Two new cases, two in hospital, four more recoveries

COVID-19 update: Two new cases, two in hospital, four more recoveries

There are two new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 2, bringing the total to 1,624 reported cases. Of the 1,624 reported cases, 29 are considered active. A total of 1,571 people have recovered.
More delays in case against P.A. man charged with killing son, parents

More delays in case against P.A. man charged with killing son, parents

The case against a Prince Albert man accused of killing his son and parents, and attempting to kill his daughter, continues to be adjourned. Nathaniel Carrier, 28, was scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court by CCTV on Sept.

Government announces plan to address medical lab tech shortages

In a release on Tuesday the Ministry of Advanced Education, in partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, is taking steps to address a labour market shortage of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists (CLXTs) in the province.
NB issuing commercial tax subsidy prompted by COVID-19

NB issuing commercial tax subsidy prompted by COVID-19

Citing the importance of local businesses to the community, the City of North Battleford is bringing in a commercial tax subsidy.
New report shows adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic on children

New report shows adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic on children

The COVID-19 pandemic has been having an adverse effect on Canadian children.
CARP raises concerns for seniors as schools reopen

CARP raises concerns for seniors as schools reopen

The Canadian Association of Retired People (CARP) is reminding Canadians that with a focus on students there are implications on the rest of the family “bubble” including grandparents in a release Monday.
Saskatchewan members bring diversity to federal Agricultural Youth Council

Saskatchewan members bring diversity to federal Agricultural Youth Council

If the federal government is aiming for diversity in its new Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, it succeeded, at least in its selection of Saskatchewan-based members.
'Nothing we can do:' High water threatens lakeside homes

'Nothing we can do:' High water threatens lakeside homes

Lakeside residents are calling on the province to do more to control water levels at Saskatchewan's Lac La Ronge as they say properties around the lake continue to sustain heavy damage.
Onion Lake Cree Nation ‘left to defend for ourselves’ amid gang, drug-related activity: OLCN

Onion Lake Cree Nation ‘left to defend for ourselves’ amid gang, drug-related activity: OLCN

Gang and drug-related violence is shaking Onion Lake Cree Nation - which was under a state of emergency earlier this year – and the OLCN leadership is upset with the seeming lack of help from the federal government.
New format for BBEX in pandemic year 2020

New format for BBEX in pandemic year 2020

It is confirmed that the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards will indeed go ahead in 2020, but in a radically different format from before.
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