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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.
A rare sight during this time

A rare sight during this time

A gorgeous snowy owl was spotted last weekend along Highway 18 about 15 kilometres west of Estevan. These beautiful birds mostly reside in the high Arctic tundra.
Two killed in fatal collision near Muskoday First Nation

Two killed in fatal collision near Muskoday First Nation

Around 12:45 p.m. April 10, Prince Albert RCMP responded to a fatal two vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Muskoday First Nation. A car and a truck collided, causing the highway to be blocked.
RCMP are enforcing the Federal Quarantine Act

RCMP are enforcing the Federal Quarantine Act

Submitted The RCMP has been asked for assistance in the coordination and enforcement of the March 25, 2020, Quarantine Act Order that, unless specifically exempted, any person entering Canada must isolate or quarantine (self-isolate) themselves for 1

Small B.C. island farmers ‘goating’ serious about COVID-19 food insecurity

Goats are an overlooked tool in the arsenal for rural, isolated communities to improve their resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a pair of farmers from a remote island in British Columbia.
COLUMN - Are we really flattening the curve

COLUMN - Are we really flattening the curve

Our main objective in Saskatchewan has been and continues to be to “flatten the curve”, but what does that mean, and are we really doing it? On March 19, 2020, World Health Organization spokesperson, Christian Lindmeier explained that on a global sca

‘Far North’ COVID-19 case actually in Saskatoon northern mayor says

A fourth case of COVID-19 reported for the Far North region of Saskatchewan is actually in Saskatoon, according to Pinehouse Mayor Mike Natomagan.
COLUMN: A light at the end of the tunnel

COLUMN: A light at the end of the tunnel

Finally, for the first time since the COVID-19 crisis hit Saskatchewan, we have seen some sort of glimmer at the end of a long dark tunnel.

'We are able to talk because this woman loves her'

Her name is Jeannette Poirier. She’s not a nurse. She’s a custodian.
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