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Dimensions 2021 Awards presented

Dimensions 2021 Awards presented

The recipients of the coveted Dimensions Awards were presented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council online on Tuesday June 29.
Hoback says constituents wanted him to vote against conversion therapy bill

Hoback says constituents wanted him to vote against conversion therapy bill

Randy Hoback, the MP for Prince Albert, said that his riding supports his decision to vote against Bill C-6, which if passed would restrict the practice of conversion therapy.
June 26 COVID-19 update: One death, 1,092,980 vaccines, 61 new cases, 71 recoveries

June 26 COVID-19 update: One death, 1,092,980 vaccines, 61 new cases, 71 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 23,323 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,092,980.
Crimestoppers says keep your answers to yourself

Crimestoppers says keep your answers to yourself

Saskatchewan Crimestoppers is telling the public when you see these posts on social media, resist the urge to answer the questions. You are telling hackers your password hints and account access questions.
Archdiocese to ‘follow the lead’ of Cowessess FN looking into residential school burials

Archdiocese to ‘follow the lead’ of Cowessess FN looking into residential school burials

Archbishop Don Bolen of the Archdiocese of Regina said the local archdiocese will be following the lead of Cowesses FN following the discovery of unmarked graves this week.
June 25 COVID-19 update: 1,069,657 vaccines, 56 new cases, 52 recoveries

June 25 COVID-19 update: 1,069,657 vaccines, 56 new cases, 52 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 20,988 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,069,657.
Regina Police positively ID human remains in 23-year-old missing persons case

Regina Police positively ID human remains in 23-year-old missing persons case

The Regina Police Service has confirmed that human remains discovered last year in a 23-year-old missing persons case are those of Patrick Thauberger.
Swiftwolfe sentenced to 4 years in prison

Swiftwolfe sentenced to 4 years in prison

A Moosomin First Nation man was sentenced Friday to four years in prison for evading and fleeing from police, assault, uttering threats, dangerous driving and weapons-related offences.
Carlyle RCMP officer charged after investigation into complaint

Carlyle RCMP officer charged after investigation into complaint

A Carlyle RCMP officer has been charged with one count, assault with a weapon (OC spray), section 267(a) of the Criminal Code, as a result of an investigation into a complaint. On Oct.
APAS welcomes new investments to improve rural internet

APAS welcomes new investments to improve rural internet

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says it is pleased with Friday’s announcement by SaskTel and the provincial government to help further improve rural connectivity across the province.
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