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More tests needed as Hudson Bay landfill work continues

More tests needed as Hudson Bay landfill work continues

HUDSON BAY — Work is continuing to bring the Hudson Bay landfill up to the provincial Ministry of Environment standards.
Tisdale looking at alternatives to dog breed ban

Tisdale looking at alternatives to dog breed ban

TISDALE — Tisdale council is continuing to discuss whether a ban on pitbulls and other dog breeds in the town will help protect citizens.
COVID-19 update: One additional death, 15 new cases, eight in hospital, nine more recoveries

COVID-19 update: One additional death, 15 new cases, eight in hospital, nine more recoveries

There are 15 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 16, bringing the total to 1,580 total cases.
COVID-19: Canada’s average testing rate 43,000 per day

COVID-19: Canada’s average testing rate 43,000 per day

In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement Sunday: “There have been 121,889 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,024 deaths. 89% of people have now recovered.
More Sask. municipalities back call to reverse firearms ban

More Sask. municipalities back call to reverse firearms ban

Both the RM of Prince Albert and RM of Buckland are supporting a letter from the City of Cold Lake, Alberta around recent changes to firearms guidelines.

La Ronge bares its grief

A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday in La Ronge, Sask., to support Métis fiddle player Tristen Durocher’s advocacy for a legislated suicide prevention strategy in the province.

Disease and warming oceans continue to push sea stars to the edge of extinction on West Coast

Every child who has ever explored a West Coast shore relishes the discovery of a sea star, with its bumpy skin, jumble of arms and striking colours.
Possible COVID-19 exposure at Turtleford SARCAN

Possible COVID-19 exposure at Turtleford SARCAN

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting individuals of a possibility of COVID-19 transmission through a local business in Turtleford and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to preven
NDP wants more strenuous measures for schools

NDP wants more strenuous measures for schools

The NDP opposition has been continually calling on the provincial government, and Minister of Education Gord Wyant, to bring in more strenuous measures for soon-to-be reopening schools with regards to COVID-19. On Aug.
COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people

COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people

While some people can develop severe illness from COVID-19, others may have impacts lasting weeks or months – even if they were never hospitalized, and had a “relatively mild illness.” That’s according to Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.
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