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Slow wildfire season a relief for northern Saskatchewan

Slow wildfire season a relief for northern Saskatchewan

About a third of the average number of wildfires burned in northern Saskatchewan this year, despite earlier predictions of a high-risk season.
Increased COVID-19 exposure at Watrous, Waskesiu Lake and Wakaw

Increased COVID-19 exposure at Watrous, Waskesiu Lake and Wakaw

Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public that an individual who tested COVID-19 positive was at the following businesses when the individual was likely infectious: · Co-op Watrous Food Store – Aug. 28, 3-3:30 p.m.
Adult male from Australia arrested on child pornography charges

Adult male from Australia arrested on child pornography charges

By Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit
COVID-19 update: Seven new cases, one in hospital, seven more recoveries

COVID-19 update: Seven new cases, one in hospital, seven more recoveries

There are seven new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 8, bringing the total to 1,669 reported cases. Of the 1,669 reported cases, 58 are considered active. A total of 1,587 people have recovered.
As schools reopen, North Dakota has 39x more active COVID-19 cases than Sask.

As schools reopen, North Dakota has 39x more active COVID-19 cases than Sask.

As Saskatchewan students go back to school on Sept. 8, there’s a stark contrast in the number of COVID-19 cases in this province compared to our neighbours to the south. On Sept.
Wyant unveils details of new schools funding from province

Wyant unveils details of new schools funding from province

On the same day that students returned to school Tuesday throughout Saskatchewan, the province has announced details of new funding going to classrooms towards their safe return.
50 kilometres of highway to be upgraded near Spiritwood

50 kilometres of highway to be upgraded near Spiritwood

The Government of Saskatchewan is rebuilding 50 kilometres (km) of Highway 24 between Spiritwood and Chitek Lake. This project is part of the government’s $7.
Falk named to shadow cabinet as seniors critic

Falk named to shadow cabinet as seniors critic

The new Conservative opposition leader Erin O’Toole has tapped Rosemarie Falk to be in his shadow cabinet. Falk, the MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster, has been named the Conservative shadow minister for seniors.
CFIB encourages people to shop local

CFIB encourages people to shop local

CFIB’s latest Small Business Recovery Dashboard results show that in Saskatchewan, 76 per cent of small businesses are fully open (up 17 per cent since June), 43 per cent are fully staffed (up 7 per cent since June), 27 per cent are making normal sal

Slow wildfire season a relief for northern Saskatchewan

About a third of the average number of wildfires burned in northern Saskatchewan this year, despite earlier predictions of a high-risk season.
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