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The vaccine has arrived

The vaccine has arrived

Shipments of initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada. This marks a historic day in Canada and an important step in the fight against COVID-19.

The case of the stolen blue spruce

An unknown person, or persons, drove onto Harvey and Rosanne Dutkewich’s property just outside Brandon and, in broad daylight, took down one of their blue spruce trees and carted it off. The theft occurred Dec.

Food banks aren’t the answer to hunger, researchers say

Valerie Tarasuk wouldn’t be surprised if food charities receive record donations this holiday season. But she knows millions of Canadians will still go hungry.

Food prices are set to rise in 2021 — and farmers, food-insecure people will take a hit

A Canadian family of four can expect to spend almost $700 more on food next year, according to a report released Tuesday. That’s about a five per cent increase compared to 2020.
Tam addresses mis- and dis-information

Tam addresses mis- and dis-information

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Dec. 13 COVID-19 update: 3 deaths, 222 new cases, 117 in hospital, 128 recoveries

Dec. 13 COVID-19 update: 3 deaths, 222 new cases, 117 in hospital, 128 recoveries

Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Two (2) new deaths in the group 80+ were reported in Saskatoon and one (1) new death in the age group 70-79 was reported in Regina.
Growing trees for the Christmas tree market

Growing trees for the Christmas tree market

Buy Local, Buy Real are a couple of slogans you may have noticed if you are looking for a real Christmas tree to grace your home this holiday season. I am a fan of the "real" thing.
Dec. 12 COVID-19 update: 11 deaths, most since pandemic began

Dec. 12 COVID-19 update: 11 deaths, most since pandemic began

Eleven residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.
Calgary lawyer represents Prince Albert church fined $14,000 for members singing without masks

Calgary lawyer represents Prince Albert church fined $14,000 for members singing without masks

An Alberta lawyer is representing a Prince Albert pastor fined $14,000 for violating the public health act after his church congregation sang without masks.
Taxpayers Federation slams Trudeau’s massive surprise carbon tax hike

Taxpayers Federation slams Trudeau’s massive surprise carbon tax hike

Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released the following statement in response to the Trudeau government’s announcement it would be hiking the federal carbon tax to $170/tonne by 2030: “In the run up to the last federal ele
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