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Provincial curling speil showcases local talent in Wadena

A Sask Curling Tour event in Wadena is giving a local man the chance to showcase his talent in his home town.

Dustin Mikush (right) is curling in a Sask Curling Tour event in his hometown of Wadena. (Luke Simard/CTV News)

Sask. ref continues to honour hockey legacy of his late father

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

Luke McGeough wears his late father Mick McGeough's NHL jersey. (Luke Simard/CTV News)

Yorkton woman pens, publishes children's book

A woman from Yorkton wrote and published her own children’s book.

Taylor Sawchyn reads her recently published book "Get Down." (Hafsa Arif/CTV News)

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2 new COVID-19 related deaths, 48 new cases reported

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

Regina community rallies to support long-standing donut shop

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

On Instagram Hobo Donuts encouraged followers to head out to support Country Corner Donuts. (Instagram: @hobodonutsyqr)

'Long-lasting immune response': Why Sask. doctors recommend waiting eight weeks between pediatric COVID-19 vaccines

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

Sask. premier responds to Ag Producers concerns about crop insurance surplus

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

Sask. highway closed after 2 semi trucks collide

Two semi trucks with trailers collided on Highway 11 about 10 kilometres north of Davidson early Monday morning, according to RCMP.

Sask. educator 'disgusted' by minister's move to prevent schools from requiring vaccine proof for extracurriculars

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.

Merck Canada to manufacture COVID-19 antiviral drug in Canada for global distribution

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.

Riders loss sends Bombers to Grey Cup

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.

Sask. reports 70 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

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

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