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Canadian Red Cross study found SK and MB residents were faring better with COVID-19

The Canadian Red Cross released the results of its four-month COVID-19 study on August 20 and called for policies and practices to better serve the most vulnerable amongst Canada’s senior population during the pandemic and beyond.

Friends of St. Victor received an impressive award

The Friends of the St. Victor Petroglyphs were presented with the 2020 Everett Baker Award from the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society (SHFS).

Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors elections

Glenn LaPointe Communications & Marketing Lead Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Each year, the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) holds board elections in alternating districts.

Prorogation of Parliament doesn’t bode well for Canadians

In the past days, we saw Finance Minister Bill Morneau resign.

Saskatchewan had the highest wholesale trade increase in Canada

The value of wholesale trade in Saskatchewan increased by 3.8 per cent in June 2020 (compared to June 2019), which was the highest percentage increase compared to the other provinces and well above the 2.

Five things the federal government can do to support women and economic growth

Research consistently showed that women in the workforce, whether they be employees, business-owners or entrepreneurs, have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education announcement is more smoke and mirrors

Premier Scott Moe's recently announced updates to the provincial government's “Safe Schools Plan” still falls short of the measures parents and staff are calling for.

Couple charged with weapons and property offences

The Indian Head RCMP located and arrested a male and female in the town of Indian Head on the morning of August 17. The male and female were subjects of a Saskatchewan Crime Watch Network advisory sent out by the detachment.

COVID-19 update: one new case, eight in hospital, 16 more recoveries

There was one new case of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 18, bringing the total to 1,582 total cases. The newest case was located in the Saskatoon zone. Of the 1,582 reported cases, 157 were considered active.

Court of Queen’s Bench modernizations

The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General and Saskatchewan’s Court of Queen’s Bench have deployed a new system for scheduling, tracking cases and processing financial transactions in the court.
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