How animal rescues are helping northern Sask. communities reduce stray populations
Two Alberta rescue organizations are giving 87 animals from northern Saskatchewan a new leash on life.
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In-flight 'aviation incident' forces early landing for Saskatoon-bound medical flight
A medical transport flight from Stony Rapids to Saskatoon had to make a stop in Prince Albert after an incident in the air, according to Transwest Air.
Sask. care home CEO says COVID-19 vaccine was provided to board members to prevent wasting doses
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.
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'Stay off our lands unless given consent': FSIN, mining firm at odds over exploration on Sask. First Nation
“Resource developers must understand that provincial permits don’t give them the green light to run roughshod over our inherent and treaty rights,” said Birch Narrows Dene Nation Chief Jonathan Sylvestre.
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'Grossly underserviced': Prince Albert youth psychiatry unit fills up a week after reopening
A hospital unit dedicated to youth mental health in Prince Albert is open again thanks to the addition of psychiatrist Dr. Randy Zbuk.
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'Not really dealing with the issues': Homeless advocate questions removal of bus benches in Prince Albert
An advocate for homeless people in Prince Albert says removing benches at a downtown bus station doesn’t address the roots causes of crime.
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Prince Albert hospital’s youth psychiatric unit reopens with new hire
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Sask. police say online 'sextortion' involving kids is a 'growing concern'
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Prince Albert group hoping to foster mental healing through retreat for public safety workers
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Court watches video of police interview in Marissa Bird trial
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Cold weather prompts temporary homeless shelter in Prince Albert
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Investigation underway into broken sprinkler line at Prince Albert courthouse
Prince Albert Provincial Court remains open after a sprinkler line broke and caused water damage to the building, according to Saskbuilds and Procurement.
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Saskatoon drivers could see lower speed limits on residential streets
The City of Saskatoon is looking at options to reduce the speed limit on residential streets to 40 km/h from 50.
How animal rescues are helping northern Sask. communities reduce stray populations
Two Alberta rescue organizations are giving 87 animals from northern Saskatchewan a new leash on life.
Man in custody after Saskatoon police surround apartment building
Saskatoon police say they took a male into custody after surrounding an apartment building in the city's Massey Place neighbourhood late Monday morning.
'We could make it work': Protestors push back after Sask. horse racing is season is axed due to COVID-19
Nicole Hein says Prairieland Park’s decision to cancel the 2021 horse racing season would be a major blow to the local industry.
Sask. records 154 new COVID-19 cases, provincial lab to start testing for variants
Saskatchewan reported 154 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, along with 146 recoveries. There are no new deaths to report.
Saskatoon Transit union calls for better training to help drivers handle abusive or aggressive bus riders
Darcy Pederson says Saskatoon Transit drivers could benefit from more training when it comes to dealing with abusive and aggressive transit users.
Sask. to immediately start testing for COVID-19 variants
The Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory can now test for COVID-19 variants of concern, the Government of Saskatchewan confirmed on Monday afternoon.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 'not recommended' in people 65 and older: NACI
Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is not recommending the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine in individuals aged 65 years and older, due to "the insufficiency of evidence of efficacy in this age group at this time."
Saskatoon firefighters save cat injured in garage fire using 'pet mask'
Several fire crews were on scene at a structure fire in Corman Park on Dalmeny Road shortly after 1 p.m. Monday.
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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 'not recommended' in people 65 and older: NACI
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Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19 needs better promotion: experts
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