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An electron microscopic image that shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. (AFP)

3 COVID-19 deaths, 274 new cases reported in Sask.

The Government of Saskatchewan reported 274 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, along with three new deaths related to the virus.

Kevin Citynski, the owner of the Jolly Roger Beer Store & Tavern stands next to a pool table inside of the iconic Regina bar. (Cally Stephanow/CTV News)

'It's just time': Jolly Roger owners selling the iconic Regina bar after 40 years in business

The owners of the Jolly Roger Beer Store & Tavern are looking to sell the business, after first purchasing it in 1980. 1

People wear face masks as they walk along a street in Montreal, Saturday, January 23, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

At least 1 in 3 COVID-19 infections are asymptomatic, study suggests

A review of 61 studies and reports comprising more than one million people suggests that at least one in three people infected with COVID-19 do not have any symptoms.

Joyce Rena Ryder receives her vaccine shot on Thursday on Carry The Kettle First Nation. (Supplied: Shawn Spencer)

COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins on southern Sask. First Nations

First Nations communities in southern Saskatchewan are beginning to administer their first COVID-19 vaccines. 1

Larry King in Los Angeles, on April 1, 2013. (AP / Jae C. Hong)

Legendary TV host Larry King dead at 87

Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87. 8

A memorial video for the northern Saskatchewan community of La Loche shows students at both schools spreading messages of hope. (Northern Lights School Division #113/Screenshot)

'I had goosebumps': School division creates keepsake video for La Loche shooting anniversary

Two months ago, Darcy Ahenakew started planning a memorial video to remember the victims of a La Loche shooting. 1

A passenger walks the halls at Montreal Trudeau Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Non-essential travel ban would violate Constitution but courts might allow it: expert

Fear that Quebecers will catch a new variant of COVID-19 on vacation is what's driving demands by the Quebec premier for Ottawa to ban non-essential flights to the country. Legal experts, however, say a ban on non-essential travel would violate the mobility rights guaranteed in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms 3

Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29) skates during the first day of their NHL training camp in Winnipeg, Monday, January 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Winnipeg Jets trade star winger Patrik Laine

Winnipeg Jets trade sniper Patrik Laine and Jack Roslevic to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for for Pierre-Luc Dubois .

A lotto Max ticket is shown in Toronto on Monday Feb. 26, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Prairie ticket holder wins Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

A ticket holder from the Prairies won Friday night's whopping $60 million Lotto Max jackpot.

1 new COVID-19 death linked to Regina's Extendicare Parkside (Marc Smith/ CTV News Regina)

NDP calling for investigation into Extendicare financial agreements

The Opposition NDP is calling for Extendicare’s financial agreements to be included in the Ombudsman’s investigation into a COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Parkside in Regina.

Belinda-Lee Krienke (right) and granddaughter Israella Dieter reflect on the wreckage of what used to be there home. (Kaylyn Whibbs / CTV News)

Fort Qu’Appelle home destroyed in devastating blaze

A Fort Qu’Appelle family is picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed their home less than two weeks ago. 1

Residents enjoy the sunset along the riverbank in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Wuhan marks a year since first COVID-19 lockdown as world scrambles to contain spread

The Chinese city of Wuhan marked one year since the start of its traumatic 76-day coronavirus lockdown Saturday, while the pandemic raged elsewhere and governments scrambled to put in place new measures. 3

A nurse gets a swab ready to perform a test on a patient at a drive-in COVID-19 clinic in Montreal, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Sask. reports 8 deaths, 312 new COVID-19 cases

Saskatchewan reported 312 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, in addition to eight deaths and 203 recoveries.

Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine (Courtesy: University of Saskatchewan/Kristen McEwen)

'Restrictions work:' Doctor urges Sask. to change COVID-19 rules at restaurants

An epidemiologist is calling for the province to ban in-person dining at restaurants and move to curb-side pickup and takeout only.

File image of Regina's City Council. (Gareth Dillistone/CTV News)

Regina's Mayor hoping councillors will 'reconsider' support for proposal to restrict advertising from energy companies

Regina's Mayor is hoping city councillors will reconsider their decisions to support an Executive Committee motion to restrict energy companies' ability to advertise with the City. 2

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

PM urges Canadians to cancel travel plans after data reveals 1M travelled over holidays

Young people and wealthy, white Canadians were more likely to travel overnight over the holidays despite provincial lockdown measures, according to new analysis of mobile phone data. 14

This winter, Nature Regina is offering activities for people to enjoy through their “Get Outside! Outdoor Explorer” program. (Hafsa Arif / CTV News)

‘Outdoor Explorer’ program offering safe activities to get people outside during pandemic

A new program is encouraging people to explore the outdoors by offering safe, nature-based activities to try out. 1

Regina Police Service headquarters. (File image)

Regina police detain COVID-19 positive man after refusing to self-isolate

A 36-year-old man was taken into custody in downtown Regina after he refused to self-isolate, despite testing positive for COVID-19, according to the Regina Police Service.

People embrace at a memorial in La Loche in this file photo.

On 5th anniversary of mass shooting, Sask. premier calls La Loche 'a beacon of hope'

Premier Scott Moe says La Loche 'will be a beacon of hope for future generations across Saskatchewan.' 1

The Regina Pats will pick Connor Bedard first overall in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. Bedard is the first western Canadian hockey player granted "exceptional status" (Source: WHL.ca/Garrett James/CSSHL Media)

Pats top pick Bedard skating with Kelowna BCHL team until WHL resumes

Regina Pats first overall pick Connor Bedard will be skating with the British Columbia Hockey League’s West Kelowna Warriors, while awaiting word on when the Western Hockey League season will begin.

2nd person charged in Regina’s 2nd homicide

A second person has been charged in connection with the city’s second homicide of the year, according to the Regina Police Service.

Petition calls on Sask. government to ease COVID-19 restrictions for youth sports

Thousands of parents and hockey supporters in Saskatchewan have signed a petition asking the provincial government to ease COVID-19 restrictions for youth sports. 1

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette leaves along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after delivering the throne speech in the Senate chamber in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyl

In light of 'stark' $393K report into ex-GG Payette, PM reassessing how successor picked

Facing the fallout from the sudden departure of Julie Payette as Canada's governor general, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reassessing the vetting process for top-level appointments to see how it can be improved to avoid future unprecedented departures. 18

Truck driver Jaskirat Sidhu walks out of provincial court after appearing for charges due to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Melfort, Sask., on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis

Families of players killed in Humboldt Broncos bus crash want truck driver who was responsible deported

“He can start a family, he'll look across the table and he'll have a family. We don't have that, our family is broken forever because of him,” Russ Herold says. 1

Warren Woods, a longtime Saskatchewan sports broadcaster, died after his battle with COVID-19.(Supplied)

'A civic treasure': Sask. reflects on Warren Woods' sports legacy and character

Though sometimes overshadowed by his famous, sometimes infamous, love for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was curling that friends describe as Woods’ first love. He dedicated his decades-long career to ensuring amateur sports has a voice in Saskatchewan. 1

Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner gesutres as he responds to a question during his annual news conference Thursday June 18, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada's top judge is now acting Governor General, but expert urges speedy replacement

Julie Payette’s resignation amid allegations of workplace harassment means that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will serve as interim Governor General, but a Crown expert says this temporary appointment should be as brief as possible as it presents potential conflicts. 18

'They are everywhere all the time': Saskatoon researcher captures hidden world of wildlife inside city limits

Spying on the urban wildlife sneaking around Saskatoon, a University of Saskatchewan graduate student has captured incredible images from 30 trail cameras across the city. 1

Clyde the Chihuahua. (Supplied: Alexis Dieter)

Social media helps track down lost dog

Looking for a lost chihuahua in a city can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. 1

An employee is pictured at the Roy Romanow Provincial Lab. (Supplied)

13 COVID-19 deaths marks new single-day high in Sask.

Saskatchewan set a new single-day record on Thursday reporting 13 COVID-19 related deaths, according to a release from the province.

Marlene Dow is pictured with the 77-year-old letter her mother sent to her brother, who was stationed in England during WW II. (Cally Stephanow / CTV News)

77-year-old WW II letter found in England returned to Sask. family

A letter found in a British charity shop is giving one Saskatchewan woman a better idea of how her mother experienced World War II on the prairies. 1

Mourners mourn by the flag-draped coffin of a suicide bomb victim, Samer Hassan during his funeral procession at the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, Iraq, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)

Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a rare suicide attack that rocked central Baghdad, killing 32 people and wounding dozens.

Pharmacists waiting for COVID vaccine directions

'We're expecting to get the call': Sask. pharmacists waiting for direction on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Registered pharmacist Myla Bulych says she, along with many other pharmacists in Saskatchewan, are ready and willing to give out the COVID-19 vaccine, but are waiting for direction from the province. 1

In this Sept. 8, 2020, file photo, Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health nurses Crys Kuntz, left, and Sara Nelson confer inside the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, N.D., where vehicles were lined up for the weekly drive-thru COVID-19 testing. (Tom Stromme/The Bismarck Tribune via AP, File)

Sask. watches as North Dakota continues to flatten the COVID-19 curve

Saskatchewan officials are keeping an eye on happenings south of the border. Not just on the transfer of power from former president Donald Trump to President Joe Biden, but also North Dakota’s apparent success in overcoming the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

Sask. film showcases multicultural lifestyle of Canadian woman

A feature-length film that explores coming-of-age in a multicultural Canadian family began filming in Regina on Monday, a new project from Canadian actor and writer Agam Darshi. 1

Former U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he disembarks from his final flight on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, on Jan. 20, 2021. (Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP)

Trump returns to a business empire ravaged by pandemic

Donald Trump is returning to a family business ravaged by pandemic shutdowns and restrictions, with revenue plunging more than 40 per cent at his Doral golf property, his Washington hotel and both his Scottish resorts over the past year. 3

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