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So far, 2021 has been a bit of a rollercoaster temperature-wise. The year started with a mild January followed by a frigid February across the province, and in true thrill-ride fashion, March is leaving those cold temperatures behind as warm air floods into the province.

Swift Current is seeing an increased police presence in the community due to an ongoing investigation, according to a release from RCMP.

Health Canada is to announce approval of the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson and Johnson this morning, according to multiple sources aware of the decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly. 32

Saskatchewan will extend the interval between the first and second COVID-19 doses, following new advice from a national panel of medical experts, Premier Scott Moe said on Thursday. 3

Walter Gretzky, the ultimate Canadian hockey dad who taught and nurtured the Great One, has died. He was 82. 3

Four people have died of suspected drug overdoses in Regina since Feb. 14, leading to a renewed warning from the province's coroner. 1

The Regina Pats are preparing for the season to get under way next week, after arriving in the Western Hockey League's East Division Hub on the weekend. 1

Canada spent $24 million on the hundreds of thousands of vaccines the country received in January, according to newly released estimates of trade data from Statistics Canada, arare look into the cost of the immunization effort. 32

Saskatchewan recorded 169 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, along with two deaths and 168 recoveries. 3

Canada's municipalities are asking the federal government to include $7 billion in its upcoming budget for cities and housing providers to buy disused properties and quickly turn them into affordable housing.

The latest phase of relaxed restrictions is officially in effect across all Manitoba health regions.

Adam Taniskishayinew plead guilty to manslaughter in the death of Denny Jimmy, Court of Queen's Bench confirmed to CTV News on Thursday morning.

The Calgary Flames have rehired the coach that brought the organization its greatest playoff success since winning the 1989 Stanley Cup.

Police are investigating after a man’s death in Milden.

According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, the median sale price of a home in the province has gone up 2.6 per cent since last February. 1

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is offering some information to help residents understand when they’ve received a call related contact racing and test results from the province.

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are gearing up for camping season with the launch of reservation bookings next month. 1

Saskatchewan's Opposition leader says Premier Scott Moe deliberately misled voters with his promise to balance the budget by 2024.

With a decision about return to play approval on the horizon, SJHL players are ready for some certainty after almost 12 months of navigating restrictions, pauses and cancellations. 2

Saskatchewan will see a boost to its COVID-19 vaccine supply this month. The province is slated to receive more doses in March than it’s received in total since the vaccine rollout began.

Canada's chief medical adviser says her department is constantly receiving and reviewing any data on vaccines and COVID-19 variants and will be ready to quickly authorize needed boosters when they're available. 12

For more than three months, private indoor gatherings in Saskatchewan have been limited to members of your immediate household. 1

Canada's recent move to offer permanent residency to more foreigners living and working in the country is a short-term solution to the economic problems spurred by a pandemic-related immigration slowdown, analysts say.

A Saskatchewan man defied the odds and logged hundred of kilometres cross-country skiing this winter, despite living with a physical disability. 1

Roland Desjarlais's daughter, Marilyn Gordon, was 30 years-old when she died of a fatal drug overdose. She was the mother of four young children. 1

Saskatchewan reported two new COVID-19 related deaths, as well as 121 new cases on Wednesday.

The City of Regina is looking to protect transit bus drivers – not only from COVID-19, but from some passengers as well.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy until June of this year as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. 20

COVID-19 cut the last two SJHL seasons short, leaving organizations with little to no revenue and constant questions about when, and if, play will resume this year. 1

There’s a new delivery service in Yorkton aimed at supporting local and home-based businesses. 1

Saskatchewan residents will be able to book their vaccination appointment online as early as next week. 3

Lighter COVID-19 restrictions could be just days away for Saskatchewan residents as Premier Scott Moe asked everyone to "hang tight for just a few more days" during the province’s COVID-19 update on Tuesday. 1

According to a news release from the City of Estevan, it wants to show off the Carbon Capture and Storage facility (CCS), located at the Boundary Dam Power Station, after Musk posted on social media that he was in search of the best carbon capture technology. 1

Darcy Iron says his daughter was left crying while he was detained by a conservation officer. 1

On June 2 of last year, staff were just arriving to work at a Tim Horton's located in the city's north end when they found a seven-year-old boy. 1