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North Dakota dramatically reduced COVID-19 numbers, Manitoba flat, but Sask. rising

North Dakota dramatically reduced COVID-19 numbers, Manitoba flat, but Sask. rising

In a little over two weeks since Christmas, Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 numbers have erased all the reductions in new case counts that had been achieved by greater restrictions imposed at the end of November.
2020 Saskatchewan clubroot distribution map released

2020 Saskatchewan clubroot distribution map released

Submitted Jan. 11, the Government of Saskatchewan and SaskCanola released the 2020 Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map, which outlines the rural municipalities (RMs) where clubroot has been identified.
Saskatchewan’s top 10 oil producers

Saskatchewan’s top 10 oil producers

Husky Energy, which was acquired by Cenovus Energy, had been Saskatchewan’s top oil producer for the first 11 months of 2020. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Resources, from January to November, 2020, Husky produced 31.
Feds say international travellers cannot access recovery benefits during mandatory quarantine

Feds say international travellers cannot access recovery benefits during mandatory quarantine

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has strongly urged Canadians to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Saskatoon outbreak could be super-spreader says SHA

Saskatoon outbreak could be super-spreader says SHA

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing this alert due to a significant risk of increased exposure at the following location where persons attended while infectious: Crackers Restaurant/Bar - 1-227 Pinehouse Drive, Saskatoon December 23, 2020 -
Jan. 10 COVID-19 update: Statistics delayed, 7,929 vaccines delivered

Jan. 10 COVID-19 update: Statistics delayed, 7,929 vaccines delivered

As of January 10, a total of 7,929 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.

Up to five deaths at lodge in Wakaw

Sunday morning’s update from Wakaw’s Lakeview Pioneer Lodge relayed the sad information that another resident lost the battle with the virus bringing the total to five.
City of P.A. was already looking into leaving Municipalities of Saskatchewan

City of P.A. was already looking into leaving Municipalities of Saskatchewan

The City of Prince Albert was already examining their membership in the Municipalities of Saskatchewan before the controversy around Saltcoats Mayor and organization president Gordon Barnhart travelling to Hawaii.
Positive case of COVID-19 at St. Mary School in N.B.

Positive case of COVID-19 at St. Mary School in N.B.

On Jan. 9, officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority informed Light of Christ Catholic Schools Division of a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at St. Mary School in North Battleford.
Jan. 9 COVID-19 update: Seven new deaths 6,964 vaccines delivered, 332 new cases

Jan. 9 COVID-19 update: Seven new deaths 6,964 vaccines delivered, 332 new cases

As of January 9, a total of 6,964 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.
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