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'A very strong, independent woman': Friend of Air Ronge, Sask. woman shocked at her death

An Air Ronge homicide victim is being remembered for her intelligence, women’s rights advocacy and a strong sense of justice.

'Life rich with adventure': Metis community mourns loss of Sask. WWII veteran Louis Roy

One of the oldest Metis veterans of the Second World War died Tuesday at the age of 101 at a long-term care home in northern Saskatchewan.

Louis Roy is being remembered by his family as a kind man who paved a path for his 10 children and many grandchildren. (Courtesy Glenda Burnouf)

'The air just feels different': Sask. sees reprieve from fierce winter weather

After weeks of temperatures reaching as low as -40 C, Saskatchewan will see a reprieve this week.

The sun shines in Saskatoon on Jan. 11, 2022. (Pat McKay/CTV News)

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Sask. surpasses 11k active COVID-19 cases with 1,169 new infections reported Sunday

Active COVID-19 cases reached 11,465 in Saskatchewan as 1,427 new cases were reported for Sunday.

Blue Monday draws attention to Seasonal Affective disorder in Sask.

The third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday, drawing attention to the depression and the difficulties those suffering from the winter blues face.

The third Monday in January is widely known as Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year, despite little to no scientific evidence backing up that claim. (Nathan Cowley / Pexels)

Block heater cord causes $60k in damage in Saskatoon garage fire

A Saturday night fire was caused by a block heater cord being plugged into an extension cord according to the Saskatoon Fire Department.

'Fill the gap': Sask. student creates tool to track rapid test results, account for unreported COVID-19 cases

Saskatchewan’s recorded COVID-19 cases only reflect the positive results confirmed through a PCR test. However, one epidemiologist says this practice leaves too many cases unreported.

Canadian study reveals rate of false positives from rapid antigen tests

As provinces rely more heavily on rapid antigen tests as part of their strategy to curb the spread of COVID-19, there have been concerns over the possibility of false positive results. A University of Toronto study has produced new data shedding light on the likelihood of such events.

Regina churches embrace COVID-related adaptations

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and First Baptist Church Regina have fully embraced the virtual platforms their congregations were thrust into two years ago.

GoFundMe page raises more than $25K for Sask. boy with rare genetic condition

A Martensville family is getting support from the community as their 15 month old son battles a rare genetic condition.

Appointment of Sask Party member to SHA leadership position draws criticism

The appointment of a Saskatchewan Party member to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Executive Leadership team is drawing criticism.

Celine Dion cancels North American tour dates over health issue

Celine Dion has cancelled the remaining shows in the North American leg of her 'Courage World Tour' as she continues to recover from a recent health issue.

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