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Outbreak declared at Saskatoon bar and grill

Outbreak declared at Saskatoon bar and grill

An outbreak has been declared at Feisty Goat Bar and Grill - 3730 Diefenbaker Drive, Saskatoon, as of Feb. 2, and is being described as an exposure event in which acquisition of COVID 19 occurred.
Kids can warm all our hearts

Kids can warm all our hearts

Running with police dogs and other things you didn’t know about a -35C missing persons investigation

Running with police dogs and other things you didn’t know about a -35C missing persons investigation

Submitted by Sask. RCMP Do you remember those extreme temps last week? Our officers were out frantically searching rural Saskatchewan – on foot and in vehicles – last Monday for two missing youth.
Increased COVID-19 exposure risk in St. Louis area

Increased COVID-19 exposure risk in St. Louis area

Due to an number of cases linked to events in the community and subsequent spread to household members and other close contacts there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who may have attended any outdoor recreational events, suppe
Gang associate allegedly involved in incident where RCMP shot at denied bail

Gang associate allegedly involved in incident where RCMP shot at denied bail

An alleged street gang associate - charged after RCMP were shot at while they were pursing a fleeing vehicle - was denied bail. A show cause hearing for Glynnis Larene Chief, 37, was heard in Lloydminster Provincial Court Jan.
Feb. 3 COVID-19 update: Eight deaths, 35,763 vaccines delivered, 194 new cases, 252 recoveries

Feb. 3 COVID-19 update: Eight deaths, 35,763 vaccines delivered, 194 new cases, 252 recoveries

There were 177 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,763. As of February 3, 109 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
NDP want to nationalize five Extendicare long-term care facilities

NDP want to nationalize five Extendicare long-term care facilities

Outbreaks of COVID-19 at privately-administered long-term care facilities has the New Democratic Party (NDP) calling for essentially nationalizing five long-term care homes within Saskatchewan.
Terror Squad member facing prison denounces gang ties: Defence

Terror Squad member facing prison denounces gang ties: Defence

A known Terror Squad street gang member denounced his ties to the criminal organization and is turning his life around, according to his defence lawyer. During a sentencing hearing on Feb.
USask’s VIDO begins COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials

USask’s VIDO begins COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials

Submitted The first volunteers have been selected for a vaccine trial of COVAC-2, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Vaccine and infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Keep busy during the February break with Wintertainment

Keep busy during the February break with Wintertainment

There is a raft of things to do over Wintertainment week in North Battleford. The events are free, but require pre-registration.
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