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Sask. First Nations go hands-on with pandemic back-to-school plans

While parents form covert Facebook groups and teachers mull collective action over the province’s back-to-school pandemic plan, some First Nations in the province are opting for specific, hands-on approaches to curb viral spread of COVID-19 in their
Horizon School Division to require masks in certain cases

Horizon School Division to require masks in certain cases

EAST CENTRAL — Horizon School Division students in Grades 4 and above will be required to wear masks in school in cases where physical distancing is not possible.
Creepy new robo call tells Canadians 'time to stay home, stay safe'

Creepy new robo call tells Canadians 'time to stay home, stay safe'

There's a creepy new robo call making the rounds in Canada, but its purpose and origin remain unclear. After the receiver picks up the call – typically from an 800 number – a pre-recorded robotic female voice says: "This is just a test call.
New physician coming to Lanigan

New physician coming to Lanigan

LANIGAN — A new physician is coming to Lanigan. Dr. Mohd Enamul Hoque will be providing Primary Health Care services out of the Lanigan and District Medical Clinic, Lanigan Integrated Hospital and Central Parkland Lodge as of Monday, Aug. 17.
Province investing $15 million into agtech, seeking to leverage private equity

Province investing $15 million into agtech, seeking to leverage private equity

Agricultural technology companies are receiving a $15 boost from the provincial government Through Innovation Saskatchewan, funds will be invested in a privately-managed fund targeted exclusively at agtech companies that require venture capital to de
COVID-19 update: 30 new cases, 10 in hospital, 22 more recoveries

COVID-19 update: 30 new cases, 10 in hospital, 22 more recoveries

There are 30 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 14, bringing the total to 1,541 total cases. The new cases are located in the North Central (1), South West (23) and South Central (6) regions.
Trial delayed for Meadow Lake man facing weapons charges in connection to 2019 shooting

Trial delayed for Meadow Lake man facing weapons charges in connection to 2019 shooting

A trial for a Meadow Lake man facing 13 firearms-related charges in connection to a shooting last year didn’t go ahead as scheduled after defence lost contact with the accused. The trial in Meadow Lake Provincial Court was scheduled for Aug.
'Let it burn': activist likens suicide prevention policy to ignoring forest fires

'Let it burn': activist likens suicide prevention policy to ignoring forest fires

Métis musician Tristen Durocher is in the second week of a 44-day hunger strike to push for more action to combat high suicide rates in northern Saskatchewan.
RM of St. Peter to get new fire truck, fire hall upgrades

RM of St. Peter to get new fire truck, fire hall upgrades

RM OF ST. PETER, ENGLEFELD, LEROY — Local communities are seeing the benefits of the additional infrastructure funding this year through the province’s Municipal Economic Enhancement Program.
27 new cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday

27 new cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday

From the province: There are 27 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 13, bringing the total to 1,511 total cases. The new cases are located in the South West (18), South Central (4), Saskatoon (3) and Regina (2) regions.
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