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Saskatchewan’s premier is calling for an end to the stigmatization of those who remain unvaccinated in the province. 2

Saskatchewan is on track to have the lowest minimum wage in Canada come April following a significant increase to New Brunswick’s wage earlier this week. 2

Three more deaths related to COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on Tuesday, along with 47 new cases. 65

A Regina man is facing assault charges after allegedly fighting with police officers on Monday, according to the Regina Police Service.

The interim emergency shelter where residents of a former tent village were relocated has been full with a long waitlist since it opened on Nov. 15, a report created by the City of Regina shows. 20

Saskatchewan has expanded the eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots. 65

A Saskatchewan woman is calling for better measures to protect seniors in long term care due to the findings of an investigation into the death of her mother in a Saskatchewan care home. 1

A truck hauling hay collided with a school bus near a town southwest of Assiniboia, Sask. last week, according to RCMP.

Manitoba is reporting its first case of the Omicron variant in the province. 31

Questions were raised at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Monday about a phone call between Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and an organization that opposes the province’s COVID-19 health measures. 1

An official from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is sounding the alarm about increasing suicides in Saskatchewan’s northern communities. 1

During the WWE SmackDown, Lesnar used his Saskatchewan connection to intimidate his opponent -- Sami Zayn.

The 20th annual City of Regina Light the Lights celebration is set to go Tuesday at City Hall from 6 to 8 p.m.

Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors will not travel to the Vatican as planned this month to meet with Pope Francis because of the latest threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 11

Businesses and individuals in Regina have rallied to show their support for a local donut shop after it was vandalized. 1

As the Saskatchewan Roughriders pack up their lockers, players and staff are reflecting on a season they say was full of adversity. 2

A decision on whether a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash should be deported to India likely won't be coming until the new year. 3

The Government of Saskatchewan reported 48 new COVID-19 cases on Monday along with two additional deaths related to the virus. 65

Saskatchewan’s premier thinks the group that represents local farmers should have reached out before it started criticizing remarks made by the finance minister. 2

As thousands of Saskatchewan kids receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, many parents are eager to book the second appointment. 1

A semi driver is dead after a crash just north of Davidson early Monday morning.

A Prince Albert vice principal says he's frustrated with the Saskatchewan education minister's decision to limit the COVID-19 vaccine-related measures school divisions can take. 1

In a deal Ottawa hopes will help jump-start Canada's biomanufacturing industry and better secure its supply chain for future public health emergencies, Merck Canada is partnering with Thermo Fisher Scientific to manufacture its COVID-19 antiviral drug, molnupiravir, in Canada for global distribution. 7

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 108th Grey Cup after beating Saskatchewan 21-17 in the CFL West Final on Sunday. 1

Saskatchewan reported 70 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday with no additional deaths.

After expanding its travel ban to include 10 countries in southern Africa, the Canadian government has introduced a temporary exception for travellers who provide a negative PCR test within 48 hours of departing. 17

XP League’s Regina chapter has added physical activities to its gamer training programs. 1

Saskatchewan reported 68 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday with no additional deaths.

Matthew Ward scored on the power play with a shade over three minutes remaining to help lift the Swift Current Broncos to a 5-4 win over the Pats on Saturday night in Regina.

The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 likely acquired at least one of its mutations by picking up a snippet of genetic material from another virus, possibly one that causes the common cold. 13

Former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations Phil Fontaine says he is keeping hope to his heart as he prepares to make a second trip to the Vatican to ask a pope to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. 11

A public policy consultant says it is not necessary for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to disclose the reasons behind former CEO Scott Livingstone’s departure. 3

The Government of Saskatchewan has been billed for some of the costs associated with COVID-19 patient transfers to Ontario hospitals. 66

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team came up short in the Vanier Cup falling 27-21 to the University of Western Ontario Mustangs on Saturday. 1

Saskatchewan’s physicians are encouraging the province to “stay the course” with its current public health measures, as a way to reduce the severity of a fifth wave of COVID-19. 65