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Experts: Leveraging community ties could help small businesses survive pandemic

Experts: Leveraging community ties could help small businesses survive pandemic

While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to shutter many small businesses permanently, two experts insist all hope is not lost for small business owners who learn to leverage their community connections in new ways online.
SHA advises against non-essential travel between northwest Sask. and northern Alberta

SHA advises against non-essential travel between northwest Sask. and northern Alberta

​The Office​ of the nor​​thern​ Medical Health Officers for the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority confirmed saturday that there is currently contact tracing investigation underway, following the identificati
Moe appreciates federal energy support

Moe appreciates federal energy support

The energy sector is getting some support from the federal government. Ottawa is committing more than $2.4 billion to the sector after a proposal was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday morning. The money comes in the form of a $1.

Men of the North helping La Ronge community

The La Ronge men’s support group, Men of the North, have gone from supporting each other to supporting their community. They have taken it upon themselves to deliver food and essential items to vulnerable people during the pandemic.

Metis actress Tantoo Cardinal reflects on COVID19 from isolation in LA home

(Edmonton) - The worldwide shutdown from the Coronavirus pandemic didn’t come as a surprise to Tantoo Cardinal.
Province projecting billions lost in revenue, thousands of jobs lost

Province projecting billions lost in revenue, thousands of jobs lost

Saskatchewan could see its provincial revenues go down between $1.3 billion and $3.3 billion in the 2020-21 year due to the pandemic, according to projections by the provincial government.

In response to the pandemic, border crossings in Saskatchewan have been reduced

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced a short-term cutback in service hours at low-traffic ports of entry along the Canadian/American border by land, effective on April 15 at 11 p.m. EDT.
Case against P.A. man charged with second-degree murder, sexual assault adjourned due to COVID-19

Case against P.A. man charged with second-degree murder, sexual assault adjourned due to COVID-19

The case against a 19-year-old man charged with second-degree murder, sexual assault and aggravated assault was adjourned in Prince Albert Provincial Court due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New presumptive COVID-19 case in far north Sask. tied to care home

New presumptive COVID-19 case in far north Sask. tied to care home

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Saskatchewan, including one presumptive case in the far north. The new far northern case is the first new case in the region reported since April 13.
Saskatchewan RCMP receive 894 COVID-19 related calls to date

Saskatchewan RCMP receive 894 COVID-19 related calls to date

Between March 1 and April 16, Saskatchewan RCMP have received 894 COVID-19 related calls for service in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction.
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