Sask. reports 236 new COVID-19 cases; 126 variants of concern identified
Saskatchewan confirmed 236 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with 126 newly detected variants of concern.
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SHA expands vaccine eligibility at Regina drive-thru clinic to ages 52-54
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has expanded vaccination eligibility to include 52-year-olds at the Regina drive-thru clinic.
Regina volunteers giving back to front line workers
A group of volunteers is raising money to give back to Regina's frontline workers that have felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for southern parts of Saskatchewan
Environment Canada has upgraded its special weather statement to a snowfall warning for parts of southern Saskatchewan on Saturday.
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Connor Bedard caps off WHL rookie season with emotional OT win
Pats forward Connor Bedard closed out his 15-year-old season with an emotional overtime win on Friday night.
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Increasing COVID-19 variant cases raising concern for STF as students return to class
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Felipe Gomez, a musician and former school teacher, has been named the 2021 Saskatchewanderer — a role that will look different than years past due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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6 COVID-19 deaths, 358 new cases reported in Sask.
The Government of Saskatchewan reported six COVID-19 deaths on Friday, along with 358 new cases. There are 138 new variants of concern in the province.
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Regina family frustrated with COVID-19 hospital restrictions
A Regina family is advocating for more flexibility in the COVID-19 restrictions after a traumatic experience.
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Sask. doctors urge province to expand vaccine eligibility and adopt stronger measures against COVID-19
Nearly 300 Saskatchewan physicians have signed a letter to the government asking for more aggressive measures as the province grapples with COVID-19 variants.
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Men's world curling championship in Calgary in COVID limbo
The men's world curling championship in Calgary remained suspended Saturday awaiting test results for the COVID-19 virus.
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Loving mother of six identified as victim of fatal Sask. rollover
Sheena Hearn’s six children are grieving the sudden loss of their mother, some too young to understand that she is gone.
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How Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign compares to Saskatchewan
At first glance, Manitoba’s vaccine rollout seems to be at a rate comparable to the province’s closest western neighbour, Saskatchewan. A closer look at each province’s daily vaccination rates, however, shows a different story.
What's in it for me? Here's how the Sask. 2021-22 budget could impact you
Whether you’re a parent, senior or university student, the 2021-22 provincial budget will impact people across the province in different ways. Here are some of the budget pledges that might impact you this fiscal year:
Sask. budget breakdown: Here's what the province will spend on health in 2021-22
The Government of Saskatchewan has allocated $6.54 billion, a $359 million or 5.8 per cent increase from the 2020-21 budget. Health accounts for 38.2 per cent of the government’s total expenses.
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Cowessess First Nation new child welfare legislation will keep children in care connected to community
Cowessess First Nation children in care have a better chance of staying connected to their community after Cowessess introduced its own child welfare legislation.
'Below normal' moisture conditions expected in Southern Sask.
The Water Security Agency says low snow cover through much of southern Saskatchewan will lead to below normal moisture conditions in the area heading in to spring.
Yorkton City Council approves 2021, 2022 city budgets
Yorkton City Council passed the 2021 capital and operating budgets as proposed at their regular meeting on March 29.
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NHL announces return to play plan for Vancouver Canucks
As long as there are no further positive tests for COVID-19 Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks will return to the ice on Sunday, the National Hockey League has announced.
'Dried Almond' product added to cyanide poisoning recall list
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled a product sold as 'dried almond' by Double Happiness brand because it may cause cyanide poisoning.
Alberta's vaccine rollout extends to more health-care workers Monday
The next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations in Alberta will begin Monday with more health-care workers being eligible to receive their immunization.
Homegrown evidence suggests COVID-19 is less infectious for children: Canadian study
There is some homegrown evidence children may be less infectious when it comes to COVID-19 compared to adults, according to some local researchers.
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Prince Charles pays tribute to 'my dear Papa' who gave such devoted service
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The funeral service for Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, will be held on April 17, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday, confirming that Prince Harry was planning to attend.
Too much Prince Philip coverage? BBC says complaints have been received
The British Broadcasting Corporation said on Saturday it had received complaints about the amount of coverage it dedicated to the death of Prince Philip after some viewers were upset that normal programming was cancelled.
Trudeau winds up Liberal convention with election campaign-style speech
Justin Trudeau wound up a three-day Liberal convention Saturday with a partisan speech that sounded much like the launch of an election campaign.
Erin O'Toole says 'I didn't hide who I was' running for Conservative leader
Erin O'Toole assured Conservative supporters that he never hid who he was in his bid to secure the party leadership, telling a high-profile conference on Saturday that the 'true blue' campaign he ran to secure the party helm does reflect his true colours.
Canadian researchers want to shift away from health risk and age-based vaccine rollout
Canadian researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach to vaccinating the population, shifting away from a focus on age and health risks and towards a more equitable rollout.
COVID-19 vaccine selfies taking social media by storm
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Hours-long lineup for vaccine at Toronto hotspot clinic
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Only family allowed at April 17 funeral for Prince Philip
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Prince Charles pays tribute following his father's death
An eight-day period of national mourning for the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, begins in the U.K.
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