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VIDEO: Quick Dick McDick and the Battle of the Thermometer

VIDEO: Quick Dick McDick and the Battle of the Thermometer

In his latest YouTube video, Quick Dick McDick explains a concept familiar to all rural Saskatchewan residents: The Battle of the Thermometer. Find out how you can be the community member who records the coldest temperature for the day.
COVID-19 update: Nine new cases, 17 more recoveries, seven in hospital

COVID-19 update: Nine new cases, 17 more recoveries, seven in hospital

As of April 12, 2020, Saskatchewan has seven new confirmed cases and two new presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 298 reported cases. The presumptive positives are due to more testing machines being added in Saskatchewan.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on COVID-19

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on COVID-19

In lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today. "As of Sunday, April 12, there are 23,318 cases of COVID-19 cases and, sadly, 653 deaths.
SHA reminds public to seek emergency and hospital care when needed

SHA reminds public to seek emergency and hospital care when needed

If you have a medical emergency, Saskatchewan hospitals remain safe places to go for care, said the Saskatchewan Health Authority. “If you feel unwell and think you require urgent or emergent care, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department.
Rancher talks about making switch to wool sheep

Rancher talks about making switch to wool sheep

PILGER — When Roland Bateman was looking to change up his Pilger cattle operation, he turned to sheep to stay farming. Bateman said his health had been deteriorating so much that he needed something less physically demanding compared to cattle.
COVID-19 update: Saskatchewan records fourth death

COVID-19 update: Saskatchewan records fourth death

A Saskatchewan resident in their 60s has died from complications related to COVID-19. The death took place in Regina. The province now has four deaths related to the virus.
Bullet holes found on residence on 108th Street

Bullet holes found on residence on 108th Street

The North Battleford RCMP were responded to several calls of people hearing shots being fired in the 1200 block of 108th Street in North Battleford. A residence in the area was found to have several bullet holes in it.
Saskatchewan records fourth death from COVID-19; four new cases, 11 more have recovered

Saskatchewan records fourth death from COVID-19; four new cases, 11 more have recovered

A Saskatchewan resident in their 60s has died from complications related to COVID-19. The death occurred in Regina. The province now has four deaths related to the virus.

Gold miners still showing up in Yukon from Sask., Europe and more, ignoring self-isolation rules

Roughly 10 miners from Saskatchewan arrived in Dawson City, Yukon, last weekend and two members of the group ignored self-isolation rules and entered a store, according to the chairperson of the community’s emergency measures organization.
Peace in the Prairies

Peace in the Prairies

During the times of changes and uncertainty, red barns, symbols of family farms in southern Saskatchewan, catch the eye and serve as reminders of our greatest values.
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