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Manitoba - Ancient hoes point to Indigenous gardeners

A rare find in southwestern Manitoba – modified bison shoulder blades – may lead to knowledge about a pre-contact agrarian Indigenous society in southwestern Manitoba.

Junior miners in North Sask. ready to pounce on high gold prices

Spiking gold prices could send junior miners to the hills in search of the metal. That’s because gold hasn’t reached these heights since 2011. After years of hovering at about $1,300 USD an ounce, it climbed to more than $1,800 USD this month.
Proposed legislation will increase eligibility for people with disabilities affected by COVID-19

Proposed legislation will increase eligibility for people with disabilities affected by COVID-19

On Friday the Federal Government announced that they will propose legislation that would make benefits available to more people with disabilities in Canada and expand a one-time payment that they announced last month.
Federal Government makes wage subsidy extension official

Federal Government makes wage subsidy extension official

The federal government announced Friday that they are officially extending the emergency wage subsidy program (CEWS) deadline to December.
High water level emergency advisory alert issued for far north

High water level emergency advisory alert issued for far north

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is advising that water levels are extremely high in many water systems in the far north.
Canada has one of the most powerful passports in the world: report

Canada has one of the most powerful passports in the world: report

The Henley Passport Index has released its July 2020 ranking of the world's most powerful passports and Canada ranked among the strongest.
SHA warning July 6 visitors to Regina Costco, KFC of possible COVID-19 exposure

SHA warning July 6 visitors to Regina Costco, KFC of possible COVID-19 exposure

Patrons to a Regina Costco and the southern KFC on Albert Street in the southern part of town are being warned a person infected with COVID-19 visited those business on July 6.
Melfort to reopen swimming pool in September

Melfort to reopen swimming pool in September

MELFORT — The Northern Lights Palace Pool will reopen in September, but a firm date has yet to be set. The province announced that indoor aquatic centres can reopen July 6 as part of Phase IV of the Reopen Saskatchewan plan.
Melfort reveals plans to reopen indoor facilities

Melfort reveals plans to reopen indoor facilities

MELFORT — Melfort has unveiled its plan to reopen its indoor facilities.
COVID-19 update: 13 new cases, 12 in hospital

COVID-19 update: 13 new cases, 12 in hospital

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on July 17, bringing the total to 936 cases. The new cases are located in the Far North (1), North (1), Central (8), South (1) and Regina (2) regions.
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