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Sask. man hospitalized twice from COVID-19 says province not doing enough to prevent deaths

Prince Albert’s Michael Hawkins says the province needs to do more to stop people from dying of COVID-19.

Bishop Michael Hawkins has been hospitalized twice because of lingering effects from COVID-19.

'There’s some hope': Sask. expands age range eligibility for autism funding

Saskatoon advocates are praising the provincial government’s decision to expand funding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Shannon Hill is a behaviour analyst and mom to a 19-year-old son with autism. (Shannon Hill/Submitted)

Prince Albert hospice construction set to begin next month

Prince Albert’s Rose Garden Hospice will be under construction starting on May 15.

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'Don't go vaccine shopping': Sask. doctor urges residents to take any vaccine

While Saskatchewan has seen hesitancy from residents to receive AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, one Regina doctor is encouraging people to take whichever vaccine is offered to them.

AstraZeneca's vaccines are ready for Corona vaccination at the vaccination center. in Apolda, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (Michael Reichel/dpa via AP)

Sask. man hospitalized twice from COVID-19 says province not doing enough to prevent deaths

Prince Albert’s Michael Hawkins says the province needs to do more to stop people from dying of COVID-19.

'This basically doubles our revenue': Saskatoon coffee shop praises summer patios

It looks like Saskatoon businesses are a step closer to being able to take their businesses outside again this spring.

Jimmy Oneschuk, owner of Museo Coffee, says having patios doubled his business last summer.

Man accused of child sexual assault suspended from Saskatoon minor softball, fastpitch groups

A Saskatoon man charged with the sexual assault of child has been suspended from his roles with the Saskatoon Minor Softball Association and Saskatoon Hustlers girls fastpitch zone.

WATCH: With 'no other option,' Saskatoon runner rescues boy struggling in river

Brad Pilon was running by the river when he saw an eight-year-old boy bobbing in the water, struggling to swim.

Golfers should double check tee-times at city golf courses

Many people are excited to get their golf game back in gear, but the city is asking golfers to double check their tee-times.

Fire department bills Saskatoon condo $58,000 for fire code fixes after months of 'insanity'

From May 2019 to January 2021, Bryan Pisesky has been monitoring the video captured by the security cameras at the Prairie Heights condo in Pleasant Hill.

Sask. adds 300 new COVID-19 cases; identifies 214 more variant cases

Saskatchewan confirmed 300 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death on Monday.

SaskTel will waive domestic data overage charges until June 30

SaskTel announced Monday it will waive overage charges until the end of June to assist those learning or working online as a result of COVID-19.

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12-year-old Manitoba boy narrowly escapes muddy sinkhole

Jill Macyshon has the story of the rescue operation to save a 12-year-old boy in northern Manitoba from being swallowed by a sinkhole.

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Hospital staff in Colombia are praising a 104-year-old coronavirus patient after she recovered from the virus for a second time.

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Wedding planners are finding creative ways to help couples get itch during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 vaccination selfies flooding social media sites

Jill Macyshon has the story on the flood of social media selfies from people getting their COVID-19 vaccinations.

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