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Serious crash could push Saskatchewan health-care system to brink: health officer

Serious crash could push Saskatchewan health-care system to brink: health officer

The chief medical officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority says the province's health-care system would not be able to handle a serious collision like the Humboldt Broncos bus crash if it were to happen today. Dr.
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STARS Rescue on the Prairie more than doubles fundraising goal with $427,000 raised

STARS Rescue on the Prairie more than doubles fundraising goal with $427,000 raised

The 2021 Rescue on the Prairie collected more than $427,000 to help STARS air ambulance with its operational costs this year.
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More people voting in federal election advance polls in 2021 compared to 2019

More people voting in federal election advance polls in 2021 compared to 2019

Saskatchewan has seen a 20 per cent increase compared to 2019.
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Hay West currently operational – website seeking applicants and suppliers now live

Hay West currently operational – website seeking applicants and suppliers now live

The Hay West program will ship hay from central and eastern farmers to drought-stricken western farmers.
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USask community reaches 91 per cent full-vaccination status

USask community reaches 91 per cent full-vaccination status

The university is also now requiring masks be worn at any outdoor on-campus gathering of more than 20 people, including Huskies games
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Saskatchewan to require proof of COVID vaccination to try to increase uptake: premier

Saskatchewan to require proof of COVID vaccination to try to increase uptake: premier

REGINA — Saskatchewan is bringing in a proof of vaccination policy to try to increase the number of people immunized against COVID-19 and to decrease pressures on hospitals. The policy is to come into effect Oct.
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Roughriders QB Cody Fajardo declares himself fit to play after concussion scare

Roughriders QB Cody Fajardo declares himself fit to play after concussion scare

REGINA — Saskatchewan Roughriders fans can breathe easier. Quarterback Cody Fajardo has declared himself ready to play. Fajardo’s status for Friday's home game against the Toronto Argonauts was in question this week.
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UPDATED: Mandatory masks return to Sask., vaccine proof policy coming in Oct.

UPDATED: Mandatory masks return to Sask., vaccine proof policy coming in Oct.

Sask. will be bringing back indoor masking mandates and putting forward a proof of vaccination policy for public spaces as early as this week.
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RCMP renews request for information: four wanted individuals

RCMP renews request for information: four wanted individuals

Saskatchewan RCMP are on the lookout for four suspects in an ongoing human trafficking investigation.
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School mates of COVID-positive students exempt from isolating in Saskatchewan

School mates of COVID-positive students exempt from isolating in Saskatchewan

REGINA — Aaron Genest’s Grade 10 son sat in three different classrooms at a Saskatoon high school over three days with a student who later tested positive for COVID-19.
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