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Four people from one household screened positive for the variant, a statement from the Ministry of Health said. The family has a travel history to one of the countries of concern identified by the Government of Canada. 3

The Saskatchewan Health Authority Board met for the first time under interim CEO Andrew Will on Wednesday, following the departure of Scott Livingstone. 1

Regina city council is rethinking its bylaw change that would have prevented delegations from speaking at council meetings. 1

Timely coroners' reports and a need for serious incident analysis in homes that care for adults with intellectual disabilities are two of the key topics identified in the second volume of the 2021 Auditor’s report.

SaskTel has launched a new mobile phone company called Lum which will serve as a low-cost cell service provider. 1

An annual Regina Christmas lights display is fundraising for a local wildlife rehabilitation centre. 1

The federal legislation to ban conversion therapy practices in Canada received royal assent on Wednesday, meaning the bill is now a law, but the new criminal offences won’t be in effect until early January. Per the coming-into-force provisions of the bill, the four new Criminal Code violations will be enacted 30 days after it received royal assent, which will be Jan. 7. 4

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

The Government of Saskatchewan reported 48 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, along with two more deaths. 66

Two men pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2016 death of Mackenzie Parker Keshane on Wednesday morning.

A woman was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious crash on Highway 6 north of Southey, Sask.

Two Regina Police Service officers were recognized for 30 years of exceptional service, while 22 other officder were recognized for 20 years.

As the provincial government issues its annual reminders about safe driving around snowplows, one operator told reporters his closest call was being passed by a semi on the Trans Canada Highway during a storm.

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

Canada will proceed with a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, meaning government officials won't attend but athletes can continue to compete. 19

Three more deaths related to COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on Tuesday, along with 47 new cases. 66

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. 66

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. 66

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