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No personal information taken in Sask Polytech cybersecurity incident

The October 2020 cybersecurity incident at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is still affecting the institution. While most of the school’s problems have been addressed, challenges remain for the school.
Current wave of COVID-19 receding in much of the world, including Saskatchewan

Current wave of COVID-19 receding in much of the world, including Saskatchewan

According the John Hopkins University COVID-19 Dashboard, as of Feb. 11, Canada is currently 22nd in the world for the number of COVID-19 cases it has had to date.
Making the decisions that can mean life and death: Moe

Making the decisions that can mean life and death: Moe

Regina – This past week Premier Scott Moe, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Agency have been confronted with numerous complaints and backlash regarding its decision, announced Feb.
Man accused of murder, sexual assault, heading to trial in P.A. Court of Queen’s Bench

Man accused of murder, sexual assault, heading to trial in P.A. Court of Queen’s Bench

A man accused of murdering nineteen-year-old Zellall Highway and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl is headed to trial in Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench. A preliminary hearing for Nathan Waditaka, 20, was scheduled Feb.
COVID-19 cases 'trending in the right direction' says Moe

COVID-19 cases 'trending in the right direction' says Moe

Here are some of the highlights from Thursday’s COVID-19 news conference with Premier Scott Moe and Dr. Saqib Shahab, chief medical health officer for Saskatchewan: In his remarks Premier Moe noted that the numbers were moving in the right direction.
Crown withdraws child porn charges against Saskatoon man

Crown withdraws child porn charges against Saskatoon man

Child porn charges against a Saskatoon man were withdrawn by the Saskatoon Crown prosecution’s office. John P. Malsi, 22, had an appearance scheduled on Feb.
Helpless – can’t buy, beg or borrow a cup of coffee!

Helpless – can’t buy, beg or borrow a cup of coffee!

I forgot that Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, has no stomach for bellyachers and whiners. When I phoned him yesterday, I launched into my story of a disastrous start to my day.
Show your Valentine’s love to your community

Show your Valentine’s love to your community

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Murder charges in Meadow Lake

Murder charges in Meadow Lake

From the RCMP: At approximately 9 p.m. on February 9, 2021, Meadow Lake RCMP and local EMS responded to a residence on Deer Street on the Flying Dust First Nation after receiving a report of an alleged stabbing.
Could Enbridge Line 5 trouble restart Energy East discussions?

Could Enbridge Line 5 trouble restart Energy East discussions?

Saskatoon, Calgary – The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) held a virtual town hall with the on Feb.
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