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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)

Yorkton Terriers' player starts clothing line to support mental health charities

The captain of the Terriers says the purpose behind the brand is to advocate for mental health.

A player with the Yorkton Terriers has started a clothing line with a portion of proceeds supporting mental health charities. (Luke Simard/CTV Yorkton)

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Sask. will expand booster shot eligibility soon: CMHO

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

Province fires back at Sask. Ag Producers after concerns raised about crop insurance surplus

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.

Hot, dry weather is causing problems for Saskatchewan producers in 2021. (Supplied: Government of Saskatchewan)

Riders hope to play spoiler to first-place Bombers in West Final

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.

Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson bumps fists with quarterback Cody Fajardo (7) during first half CFL football action against the Ottawa Redblacks in Regina on Saturday, August 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis.

Samsung establishing regional office in Regina to support 5G rollout

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

'The possibilities are endless': YWCA asks city for $1M in funding for new healing lodge

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.

Sask.'s South East leads in new COVID-19 cases

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

Bedard among Sask.-based players invited to Hockey Canada World Junior selection camp

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.

These Sask. acts are performing on TeleMiracle 46

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

3 killed, 44 injured in impaired driving collisions during last year's holiday season: SGI

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

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