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SMA denounces protest at home of Chief Medical Health Officer

SMA denounces protest at home of Chief Medical Health Officer

Submitted The president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) is strongly denouncing what she says is an effort by a small group of protesters to harass and intimidate one of the SMA’s members, Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr.
Buses cancelled in Living Sky SD

Buses cancelled in Living Sky SD

Buses are not running Monday in Living Sky School Division. The school division confirmed on Twitter that due to the cold temperatures in excess of minus 30, school buses are not running today across the division.
Oxfam: Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses yet billions will live in poverty for a decade plus

Oxfam: Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses yet billions will live in poverty for a decade plus

Submitted The 1,000 richest people on the planet recouped their COVID-19 losses within just nine months, but it could take more than a decade for the world’s poorest to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic, reveals a new Oxfam report rel
As Canadians flee cities, rural living gets its mojo back

As Canadians flee cities, rural living gets its mojo back

Starbucks will close 300 restaurants in Canada by March. Other chains will likely follow suit. But have no fear, chains will surely open other stores but certainly not in city centres
Arrests made and lengthy -40C foot chase after multiple firearms incidents - Meadow Lake

Arrests made and lengthy -40C foot chase after multiple firearms incidents - Meadow Lake

Since Friday evening, five firearms, masks and other items were seized as part of the following investigations.
Jan. 24 COVID-19 update: Three new deaths, 33,039 vaccines delivered, 260 new cases

Jan. 24 COVID-19 update: Three new deaths, 33,039 vaccines delivered, 260 new cases

There were 642 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered yesterday in Saskatchewan - this brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 33,039. As of January 23, 101 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
Deadline for entries is Jan. 30

Deadline for entries is Jan. 30

Festival Fanfare
2021 festival goes ahead with modifications

2021 festival goes ahead with modifications

Festival Fanfare
Surprised more pedestrians aren’t hurt

Surprised more pedestrians aren’t hurt

Dear Editor I just read the article regarding the pedestrian getting hit by a vehicle and am quite surprised it doesn't happen more often. This city is not pedestrian friendly close to the shopping malls.
Cold warning over but it's still frigid

Cold warning over but it's still frigid

The extreme cold warning by Environment Canada has been removed from its website, but it's still darn cold. There are still windchills in the minus thirties, and risk of frostbite. So be careful out there.
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