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The CEO of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Scott Livingstone is stepping down from his position, effective immediately.
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Government of Sask. releases guidelines for COVID-safe holiday gatherings
The province released guidelines to help families celebrate the holiday season in a COVID-safe way.
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Regina Archdiocese representatives visiting Pope Francis hoping for listening, understanding
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71 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death in Sask.
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Province fires back at Sask. Ag Producers after concerns raised about crop insurance surplus
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How is the Omicron variant different and why are scientists so concerned?
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Sask. will expand booster shot eligibility soon: CMHO
Saskatchewan could soon be expanding booster shot eligibility – as more people reach the six-month mark after their second dose.
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Samsung establishing regional office in Regina to support 5G rollout
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Riders hope to play spoiler to first-place Bombers in West Final
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Swift Current Broncos beat Wheat Kings in historic WHL performance
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'The possibilities are endless': YWCA asks city for $1M in funding for new healing lodge
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Police called to Regina restaurant for incident involving Riders' player
A Saskatchewan Roughriders player was involved in an incident at a Regina restaurant where the police were called, according to the team.
6 impaired drivers caught in Yorkton during daytime traffic stops: RCMP
RCMP stopped six impaired drivers during daytime hours while conducting a traffic initiative in Yorkton.
Highs and lows of Sask. vaccination uptake detailed in latest modelling
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Sask. ref continues to honour hockey legacy of his late father
Luke McGeough, a Saskatchewan-based hockey referee, continues to honour his late father’s legacy by wearing his NHL jersey at his games.
Yorkton woman pens, publishes children's book
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Minimum wage in New Brunswick to increase by largest percentage in 40 years
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3,000 wreaths, destined for veterans' headstones in Ottawa, stolen
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Inuit youths speak out about the suicide crisis in Nunavut
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