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The Government of Saskatchewan and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) were caught in a war of words on Wednesday surrounding the province’s deficit and crop insurance payments. 1

Saskatchewan could soon be expanding booster shot eligibility – as more people reach the six-month mark after their second dose. 61

Samsung Electronics Canada will be establishing a new regional office in Regina, through a partnership with SaskTel.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are set to meet the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2021 West Final, a rematch of 2019 with one key difference: the Bombers hold home field advantage. 1

It was an historic night for Swift Current Broncos goaltender Isaac Poulter in his team’s 3-0 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Wednesday night.

YWCA Regina is asking the City of Regina to contribute $1.07 million dollars to go towards a healing lodge and ceremonial space in its new building.

Saskatchewan reported 81 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday – with 31 new cases reported in the province’s South East zone. 61

Regina Pats’ star Connor Bedard is among three Saskatchewan-based players invited to attend Hockey Canada’s selection camp for the World Junior Hockey Championships. 1

TeleMiracle has announced the list of Saskatchewan performers who will be featured on the 46th installment of the charity telethon.

Three people were killed and 44 people were injured in impaired driving collisions last holiday season in Saskatchewan, according to SGI.

All Nations Hope Network (ANHN) will soon be able to expand the services offered through its Awasiw program. 1

Three fines were handed out in Saskatchewan under the Public Health Order, due to masking and proof of vaccination violations. 61

Parents will now have to be present for the COVID-19 vaccination of elementary school students in schools, according to a new policy change from the Government of Saskatchewan. 61

Indigenous NDP MLA Betty Nippi-Albright hopes bringing attention to the racist comments she receives creates change in Saskatchewan. 1

Dozens of travellers are in isolation here in the province – after returning from southern Africa in the last two weeks. 61

A Saskatchewan Roughriders player was involved in an incident at a Regina restaurant where the police were called, according to the team. 2

An initiative in Regina's downtown that recently secured city funding to continue operating next year is heading into its first winter. 2

Saskatchewan reported 42 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, along with 185 more recoveries. 61

After redeploying hundreds of healthcare workers to deal with the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all eligible staff are back working in their home departments, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). 61

Luke McGeough, a Saskatchewan-based hockey referee, continues to honour his late father’s legacy by wearing his NHL jersey at his games. 1

Richard Montgrand called them "the Queen's cowboys" and many RCMP officers who worked in La Loche considered him a friend.

Saskatchewan residents can now book a COVID-19 test online.

Airports in both Regina and Saskatoon are once again receiving flights from outside of the country. 1

Saskatchewan’s health minister said officials in the province are keeping a close watch on developments around the new Omicron variant. 25

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it has intercepted hundreds of suspected falsified or fraudulent COVID-19 test results and proof of vaccination credentials since they were required for travel. 5

Despite having a much smaller yield after harvest than usual, Saskatoon area farmer Blair Cummins was still able to fulfill his canola contract—with a little help. 2

A Pfizer study involving more than a million fully vaccinated people found that COVID-19 breakthrough infections were more common among immunocompromised individuals and were far more likely to lead to hospitalization or death. 5

The sixth day of trial for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old continued at Court of Queen’s Bench Monday. 1

Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo didn’t have his best game on Sunday, despite the Riders’ 33-30 victory over the Calgary Stampeders.

The Government of Saskatchewan reported 49 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, along with one more death. 61

The basis of a lawsuit between Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and the Saskatchewan government moves to the floor of the provincial legislature Monday, before possibly heading to Ottawa in a bid to amend the Constitution. 1

Despite a boost in revenue for 2021-22, Saskatchewan’s deficit is expected to be higher than forecast in the budget due to fiscal challenges created by the drought this past summer.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading to the CFL Western Final after beating the Calgary Stampeders in overtime.

The Regina Pats win streak came to an abrupt end on Sunday in Calgary.

After a year without a parade due to the pandemic, a favourite tradition has returned to the Queen City. 1