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Family centre keeps navigating their patrons at the times of COVID-19 storm

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Family centre keeps navigating their patrons at the times of COVID-19 storm

March 29, 2020

Local cannabis retailers limit customers to one at a time

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Local cannabis retailers limit customers to one at a time

March 29, 2020

'Do something now': Inmate's wife calls for release of non-violent offenders

Canadian Press

'Do something now': Inmate's wife calls for release of non-violent offenders

March 29, 2020

Local News

Duck Mountain Ambulance Care in Kamsack reports “business as usual”

March 29, 2020

Home becomes school and workplace as students switch to online learning

Canadian Press

Home becomes school and workplace as students switch to online learning

March 29, 2020

Bereaved Canadians struggle and adapt to grieve under COVID-19 measures

Canadian Press

Bereaved Canadians struggle and adapt to grieve under COVID-19 measures

March 29, 2020

Trudeau remaining in isolation longer despite wife recovering from COVID-19

Canadian Press

Trudeau remaining in isolation longer despite wife recovering from COVID-19

March 29, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

Canadian Press

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

March 29, 2020

Canadian agricultural industry has encountered mixed messages during the pandemic

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Canadian agricultural industry has encountered mixed messages during the pandemic

March 28, 2020

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Sask. health officer confirms two 'area' cases of COVID-19

March 28, 2020

30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask.

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30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask.

March 28, 2020

Trinity Tower residents trying to stay entertained while keeping distance

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Trinity Tower residents trying to stay entertained while keeping distance

March 28, 2020

Horizon School Division to contact families to invite them to continue learning

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Horizon School Division to contact families to invite them to continue learning

March 28, 2020

Trudeau not focusing on Saudi Arabia and OPEC’s price war during COVID-19

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Trudeau not focusing on Saudi Arabia and OPEC’s price war during COVID-19

March 28, 2020

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

Canadian Press

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

March 28, 2020

Trudeau says air, train travel to be denied for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms

Canadian Press

Trudeau says air, train travel to be denied for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms

March 28, 2020

Regions brace to fight rising flood waters and cases of COVID-19

Canadian Press

Regions brace to fight rising flood waters and cases of COVID-19

March 28, 2020

Canadian Press

Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19

March 28, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

Canadian Press

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

March 28, 2020

Keely Shaw pleased Tokyo Summer Games were pushed back a year

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Keely Shaw pleased Tokyo Summer Games were pushed back a year

March 28, 2020

COVID-19 Around the World - 3 Outlook Residents Give a Global Glimpse

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COVID-19 Around the World - 3 Outlook Residents Give a Global Glimpse

March 27, 2020

Regional News

Provincial parks - support the national effort and stay home

March 27, 2020

Two guards at Saskatoon Correction Centre test positive for COVID-19

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Two guards at Saskatoon Correction Centre test positive for COVID-19

March 27, 2020

Canada Post to remain open in Assiniboia, but with reduced hours and added safety measures

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Canada Post to remain open in Assiniboia, but with reduced hours and added safety ...

March 27, 2020

Saskatchewan sees more COVID-19 cases, theft of hospital supplies

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Saskatchewan sees more COVID-19 cases, theft of hospital supplies

March 27, 2020

Saulteaux FN latest to hold election during COVID-19 pandemic

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Saulteaux FN latest to hold election during COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020

Saskatchewan courts further reduce services

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Saskatchewan courts further reduce services

March 27, 2020

Nipawin, Carrot River waste collectors asking for public’s help to keep staff safe

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Nipawin, Carrot River waste collectors asking for public’s help to keep staff safe

March 27, 2020

Federal deficit to top $112 billion in coming year due to COVID-19, PBO says

Canadian Press

Federal deficit to top $112 billion in coming year due to COVID-19, PBO says

March 27, 2020

Leaders detail concerns about COVID-19 impacts on Indigenous populations

Canadian Press

Leaders detail concerns about COVID-19 impacts on Indigenous populations

March 27, 2020

New nursing home cluster amid rising COVID deaths and economic gloom

Canadian Press

New nursing home cluster amid rising COVID deaths and economic gloom

March 27, 2020

Municipalities offer deliveries to citizens

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Municipalities offer deliveries to citizens

March 27, 2020

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

Canadian Press

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Snowmobile club president says March 14 rally followed COVID-19 gathering rules

March 26, 2020

Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

Canadian Press

Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

March 26, 2020

Horizon School Division closes all school playgrounds to public

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Horizon School Division closes all school playgrounds to public

March 26, 2020

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Saskatchewan not considering releasing non-violent, vulnerable inmates early due to ...

March 26, 2020

Feature: Living Our Lives Under COVID Conditions

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Feature: Living Our Lives Under COVID Conditions

March 26, 2020

Saskatchewan gives residents extra six months to pay fines

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Saskatchewan gives residents extra six months to pay fines

March 26, 2020

Educational content on Netflix and Disney+

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Educational content on Netflix and Disney+

March 26, 2020

BHP enacting anti-COVID-19 measures, reducing activity at Jansen site

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BHP enacting anti-COVID-19 measures, reducing activity at Jansen site

March 26, 2020

Nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask

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Nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask

March 26, 2020

Researchers balancing scientific rigour with speed to find COVID-19 treatment

Canadian Press

Researchers balancing scientific rigour with speed to find COVID-19 treatment

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19

March 26, 2020

Local SPCAs still allowing adoptions, closed for everything else

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Local SPCAs still allowing adoptions, closed for everything else

March 26, 2020

'A death sentence': Advocates warn of COVID-19 spread in jails, prisons

Canadian Press

'A death sentence': Advocates warn of COVID-19 spread in jails, prisons

March 26, 2020

Science needed to combat disinformation in COVID-19 fight: Champagne

Canadian Press

Science needed to combat disinformation in COVID-19 fight: Champagne

March 26, 2020

Saskatchewan government suspends evictions

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Saskatchewan government suspends evictions

March 26, 2020

Canada to cut number of troops in Ukraine due to COVID-19 pandemic

Canadian Press

Canada to cut number of troops in Ukraine due to COVID-19 pandemic

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Facts about the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

March 26, 2020

Trudeau says refusing to self-isolate after travelling is 'dangerous'

Canadian Press

Trudeau says refusing to self-isolate after travelling is 'dangerous'

March 26, 2020

Benefit to COVID-19 impacted workers may be model for future: Qualtrough

Canadian Press

Benefit to COVID-19 impacted workers may be model for future: Qualtrough

March 26, 2020

Columnists

COLUMN: Not another drop of OPEC oil, ever

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Freedom-of-information requests shunted to sidelines during virus crisis

March 26, 2020

Local News

Town of Canora supports residents in fight against COVID-19

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Prince Charles tests positive and a pandemic message ; In The News for March 26

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 cases march higher despite restrictions and threats of punishment

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Agriculture sector scrambling to offset consequences of COVID-19 crisis

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

March 26, 2020

Canadian Press

No appetite, no smell: Saskatchewan athlete recounts falling ill with COVID-19

March 26, 2020

News

Canada Post makes changes at post offices

March 25, 2020

Local News

Transit reduced service, Handi-Bus shut down due to COVID-19

March 25, 2020

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Nipawin Kinsmen offering supplies delivery

March 25, 2020

Local News

‘Neighbourhood Watch’ program set up in Weyburn to look after each other

March 25, 2020

Local News

March 25 COVID-19 Update: Confirmed cases up to 86

March 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Health minister encourages kindness, fresh air to manage COVID-19 stress

March 25, 2020

Canadian Press

A look at what's in the federal COVID-19 aid legislation

March 25, 2020

Local News

Here’s what the province deems critical and allowable services

March 25, 2020

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Nipawin council moving to conference calls

March 25, 2020

Local News

Accessing grocery delivery in the Battlefords

March 25, 2020

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Sentencing for woman charged in connection to Laverdiere murder delayed due to COVID...

March 25, 2020

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Revised relief measure will grant out-of-work Canadians $2k/month

March 25, 2020

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SE Cornerstone asks that playgrounds not be used

March 25, 2020

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Sask. NDP leader calling for ban on evictions

March 25, 2020

Local News

Weyburn council meetings to go electronic

March 25, 2020

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Sentencing for Checkosis delayed due to COVID-19

March 25, 2020

Community

Humboldt Facebook group trying to connect people in face of COVID-19

March 25, 2020

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Your expiring ESC tickets just got extended

March 25, 2020

Local News

Weyburn community forum page set up to help navigate the pandemic

March 25, 2020

Richmond News

What does it all mean? Pandemic, social distancing and other COVID-19 terms, defined

March 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Federal bill with more than $100 B in COVID-19 aid gets royal assent, is now law

March 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Patients bumped by COVID face anxiety, as health system searches for alternatives

March 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Testing backlog linked to shortage of chemicals needed for COVID-19 test

March 25, 2020

Canadian Press

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

March 25, 2020

Canadian Press

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

March 25, 2020

Local News

Local restaurants providing service - updated

March 24, 2020

Local News

Food bank preparing for increased use

March 24, 2020

Regional

Sask. Health Authority releases figures, including worst-case scenario, for COVID-19

March 24, 2020

Regional

Cornerstone announces closure of school playground structures

March 24, 2020

News

Four COVID-19 cases in Sask. with no clear connection to travellers

March 24, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadian Forces close colleges and training centres to fight COVID-19

March 24, 2020

News

Melfort asks public to pause donations

March 24, 2020

Canadian Press

Online meeting: Indigenous health managers to discuss response to COVID-19

March 24, 2020

Local News

North Battleford closes all playgrounds

March 24, 2020

News

SHA asking for pause in supply donations as it works out safe protocols

March 24, 2020

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan RCMP receiving calls about people violating public health ...

March 24, 2020

Local News

Concerns people aren't taking COVID-19 seriously in the Battlefords

March 24, 2020

Local News

Husky shutting down work on West White Rose due to COVID-19 concerns

March 24, 2020

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