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The Government of Saskatchewan announced it has approved a one-time rebate of $285 million to be paid out to SGI customers. 1

Saskatchewan recorded 153 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with 136 recoveries and no new deaths.

The CFL is unlikely to begin its season on its scheduled May start date due to continuing financial uncertainty, according to TSN football insider Dave Naylor. 1

Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre is warning hunters of the dangers of using lead bullets, after two bald eagles found near Alameda in December died from lead poisoning. 1

The Lighthouse North Battleford shelter will close April 1 due to a lack of funding, Lighthouse Supported Living executive director Don Windels told CTV News.

A Saskatoon man wants the province to allow more visitors into long term care homes after residents have had their COVID-19 vaccinations.

The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public that a violent offender could be making his way to Saskatchewan.

New research based on mathematical models suggests one-way shopping aisles can be “highly effective” in reducing the rate of direct transmission for COVID-19.

The chief executive of the fund that manages Canada Pension Plan investments has resigned after it was revealed that he decided to travel to the United Arab Emirates, where he arranged to be vaccinated against COVID-19. 2

In recent history, it was customary for schools to force Indigenous children to cut off their hair, robbing them of their braids which served as a strong cultural symbol -- one that wove identity, ancestry and pride together. 1

A Saskatoon man is part of a group in Canada trying to save the sport of Airsoft, which is included in the federal government’s new gun legislation.

Regina Mayor Sandra Masters says she would like the City of Regina to follow in the Saskatoon's footsteps and ban the practice of conversion therapy. 1

Regina Public Schools is hoping to bring back Campus Regina Public this fall, after being halted due to COVID-19. 1

A Saskatchewan couple had an up-close — and prolonged— wildlife encounter after a moose that had been hanging around town decided to spend a couple of days relaxing in their backyard

Health Canada has approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and a related shot by the Serum Institute of India for use around the country with the first doses expected to arrive soon. 8

In an effort to streamline the booking of COVID-19 vaccine appointments, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is preparing to launch an online and phone booking system during Phase 1 of the Vaccine Delivery Plan. 1

Saskatchewan country music artist Tenille Arts has been nominated for the New Female Artist of the Year award by the Academy of Country Music.

The historical and highly-contentious Cook House in Regina’s Lakeview neighbourhood will remain a single-family dwelling. 1

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum announced it has begun construction on a brand new gallery, set to open in spring 2022.

A single dose of Pfizer and BioNtech's COVID-19 vaccine cuts the number of asymptomatic infections and could significantly reduce the risk of transmission of the virus, results of a U.K. study found on Friday. 43

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact nearly every facet of our lives, it turns out tax season will be no exception.

Saskatchewan is preparing to offer hundreds of thousands of rapid COVID-19 testing kits across the province. 1

The CEO of the Mont St. Joseph Home in Prince Albert is speaking out about the facility’s decision to give leftover COVID-19 vaccines to people who aren’t included in the government’s Phase 1 rollout plan. 1

A study published this month in the scientific journal Nature Communications suggests that while napping is a common activity, the frequency and duration of your midday naps may be connected to specific genes.

Canada should prepare for the next pandemic by investing in the necessary infrastructure to be able to produce vaccines domestically, says Canadian stem cell biologist and Moderna co-founder, Derrick Rossi. 9

A historical photo collection of First Nations in Saskatchewan by Adrian K. Paton is being preserved and passed on after his death. 1

Former employees of Raising Hope in Regina have been expressing their concerns about the organization, and now the province says there will be a review. 1

Hours before stepping down as Canada’s chief of defence staff, Admiral Art McDonald invited members of the Canadian Armed Forces to come forward if they have information about military misconduct, vowing to lead the culture change from inside. 6

Saskatchewan reported one new COVID-19 related death on Thursday. There are 211 new cases to report.

After weeks of uncertainty, Moderna Inc. has confirmed to the Canadian government that it will deliver 1.3 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine next month. 9

A Saskatoon family who opted to homeschool their children during the pandemic says they are being denied the support typically provided to parents who homeschool, and it's proving costly. 1

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association is standing with the Canadian Trucking Alliance in support of voluntary COVID-19 testing, but in opposition of mandatory testing at the U.S.-Canada border that could result in shipping delays. 1

A community health expert says recent modelling shows variants and high test positivity rates could threaten a resurgence of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan’s largest public skating rink will close for the season after this weekend.

Team Saskatchewan is currently first in Pool B and faces Newfoundland and Labrador in their final Pool B match up Thursday evening. 1