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May 29 COVID-19 update: One death, 700,000+ vaccines , 179 new cases, 141 recoveries

May 29 COVID-19 update: One death, 700,000+ vaccines , 179 new cases, 141 recoveries

An additional 12,923 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 706,548.
Last day of voting for Métis citizens

Last day of voting for Métis citizens

Polls open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Two trials set for Onion Lake man facing weapons and assault charges

Two trials set for Onion Lake man facing weapons and assault charges

Two trials have been set for an Onion Lake man facing numerous charges in two separate incidents. Trials for Lane Ryder Pahtayken, 23, are set in Lloydminster Provincial Court on July 7 and Sept. 15.
Prince Albert man sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter

Prince Albert man sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter

A Prince Albert man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of 27-year-old Cody McAdam. Judge Natasha Crooks sentenced Bryce Bird, 20, in Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench on May 28.
Canada-wide warrant issued for man accused of human trafficking

Canada-wide warrant issued for man accused of human trafficking

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 33-year-old man wanted on several criminal code offences relating to a 15-month long human trafficking investigation by the Saskatoon Police VICE and Human Trafficking Unit.
May 28 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 693,625 vaccinations, 122 new cases, 131 recoveries

May 28 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 693,625 vaccinations, 122 new cases, 131 recoveries

Vaccines Delivered An additional 14,351 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 693,625.
Saskatchewan man charged with child porn offences

Saskatchewan man charged with child porn offences

The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged a Moosomin man with two child pornography offences following an investigation into the online accessing and transmitting of child pornography through a popular online social media applicat
Casinos to reopen June 20

Casinos to reopen June 20

All seven casinos in the province are set to open to the public on June 20.
First Nation laws on First Nation land codes to be enforced by provincial justice mechanism

First Nation laws on First Nation land codes to be enforced by provincial justice mechanism

Two Saskatchewan First Nations will be working with the province to enforce the First Nations’ laws on their reserves. The pilot project involves Whitecap Dakota First Nation and Muskoday First Nation and is expected to get underway this September.
Ethan Bear speaks out against racism

Ethan Bear speaks out against racism

I’m proud of where I come from’
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