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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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Sask. government confirms first case of Omicron variant

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.

Sask. Health Authority holds first board meeting post-Livingstone depature

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

Andrew Will, formerly the SHA's vice president of infrastructure, information and support has been appointed the Interim CEO. (Source: SHA)

Regina city council strikes down bylaw change that prevents delegations from speaking at meetings

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

Recommendations for coroners service, care homes highlighted in Auditor's report

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 launches new low-cost mobile carrier

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

Regina Christmas display fundraises for wildlife rehabilitation centre

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

Conversion therapy to be illegal in Canada in 30 days

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.

Sask. premier calls for end to 'stigmatizing the unvaccinated'

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

Sask. reports 48 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

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

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