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Researchers to help feed the world, protect the planet

Researchers to help feed the world, protect the planet

Eighteen wide-ranging University of Saskatchewan crop research projects have been awarded a total of almost $5.
Jan. 16 COVID-19 update: Two new deaths, 16,927 vaccines delivered, 270 new cases

Jan. 16 COVID-19 update: Two new deaths, 16,927 vaccines delivered, 270 new cases

There were 2,857 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered yesterday in Saskatchewan - the highest one-day total to date. This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 16,927.
Fatal collision on Circle Drive in Saskatoon

Fatal collision on Circle Drive in Saskatoon

Saskatoon police patrol and traffic members have cleared the scene and traffic is once again flowing normally on Circle Drive between Attridge Dr. and College Drive after a fatal collision. At approximately 1:30 p.m., Jan.
Public invited to join in Traditional Ceremony in fight against COVID-19

Public invited to join in Traditional Ceremony in fight against COVID-19

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is asking all Saskatchewan people to come together on Monday January 18th to acknowledge and remember those we have lost to COVID-19, think of those who are battling it, recognize the efforts of our front line
Obstetrical services in Meadow Lake disrupted

Obstetrical services in Meadow Lake disrupted

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says a disruption of obstetrical services to the Meadow Lake Hospital will commence immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.
A tight squeeze: fail

A tight squeeze: fail

Turning right off 100 th Street at the Capitol Theatre corner is tight for cars and SUVs. It’s almost impossible for something bigger.
Jan. 15 COVID-19 update: Four new deaths, 14,017 vaccines delivered, 382 new cases

Jan. 15 COVID-19 update: Four new deaths, 14,017 vaccines delivered, 382 new cases

As of January 15, a total of 14,017 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.

Canadian COVID-19 agency is out for blood

If you’re a diabetic, you probably know what it’s like to prick your finger to get a blood sugar reading. If you’re not, Canada may be calling you to let a little blood as a civic duty.
Alberta man facing drug trafficking charges gets bail in N.B. court

Alberta man facing drug trafficking charges gets bail in N.B. court

An Alberta man facing drug trafficking charges was granted bail after a show cause hearing in North Battleford Provincial Court Jan. 15. Lowen Diehl, 36, will be released after he pays $10,000 cash bail and a $10,000 surety to the court.
Sometimes it pays to be a girl

Sometimes it pays to be a girl

A wild wind howls through the trees outside my window tonight as I tap out this column. We had quite the storm. Before dawn I rumbled out of the yard in my school bus, flipping on the windshield wipers to deal with a few drops of rain.
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