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Jan. 30 COVID-19 update: Eight new deaths, 35,239 vaccines, 258 new cases, 228 new recoveries

Jan. 30 COVID-19 update: Eight new deaths, 35,239 vaccines, 258 new cases, 228 new recoveries

There were 148 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,239. As of January 30, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
COVID-19 support for small businesses extended again

COVID-19 support for small businesses extended again

With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the public health restrictions resulting from it, nowhere yet in sight, the Government of Saskatchewan announced on Jan.
Maverick among top baby names in 2020, but Goose doesn’t make it - see the list

Maverick among top baby names in 2020, but Goose doesn’t make it - see the list

It appears there are a lot of Top Gun fans who might have been really, really, disappointed when the sequel to the 1986 movie, which was supposed to come out last summer, was delayed due to COVID-19.
Complexity of case and number of charges against Swiftwolfe cause court delays

Complexity of case and number of charges against Swiftwolfe cause court delays

The case against a Moosomin First Nation man continues to be delayed due to its complexity.
Onion Lake woman facing drug, weapons charges released on bail

Onion Lake woman facing drug, weapons charges released on bail

An Onion Lake woman arrested by Alberta RCMP in a huge drug bust was released on bail. Bianca Lasas, 20, and Courtlin Littlewolfe, 34, also from Onion Lake Cree Nation, were arrested by Lloydminster, Alta., RCMP on Jan. 10, 2021, after a pursuit.
Jan. 29 COVID-19 update: Seven new deaths, 328 new cases, 300 new recoveries

Jan. 29 COVID-19 update: Seven new deaths, 328 new cases, 300 new recoveries

There were 308 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,091. As of January 29, 107 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
Hearing for four accused of killing elementary teacher delayed

Hearing for four accused of killing elementary teacher delayed

A preliminary hearing for four people accused of kidnapping and killing elementary teacher Sheena Marie Billette, 28, of La Ronge in 2019 is delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feds temporarily waive one-week waiting period for Employment Insurance claims

Feds temporarily waive one-week waiting period for Employment Insurance claims

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, provinces and territories are announcing further restrictions to slow the spread of the virus.
Ahtahkakoop RCMP investigate report of male with a firearm

Ahtahkakoop RCMP investigate report of male with a firearm

On Thursday, Jan. 28, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Ahtahkakoop RCMP received the report of an adult male allegedly carrying a firearm near the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation School.

USask funding will change emergency response in Saskatchewan

Researchers have been awarded a grant to work to change emergency response in First nations and Métis communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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