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Sask. reports 236 new COVID-19 cases; 126 variants of concern identified

Saskatchewan confirmed 236 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with 126 newly detected variants of concern.

Saskatoon Fire Department respond to fire on deck and roof of apartment building

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to a call at 11:20 a.m. from a person who noticed a fire on the outside of a building on the deck and roof.

Fire crews began to put out the fire from the ground to stop it from spreading. (Saskatoon Fire Department)

2021 Saskatchewanderer says he will 'push creativity to the next level' during COVID-19

Felipe Gomez, a musician and former school teacher, has been named the 2021 Saskatchewanderer — a role that will look different than years past due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Felipe Gomez, a musician and former school teacher, has been named the 2021 Saskatchewanderer. (Submitted by Jamie Toth)

Increasing COVID-19 variant cases raising concern for STF as students return to class

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is urging increased vigilance to protect against COVID-19 and its variants as students to return to class on Monday

Loving mother of six identified as victim of fatal Sask. rollover

Sheena Hearn’s six children are grieving the sudden loss of their mother, some too young to understand that she is gone.

Saskatoon royal watcher says Prince Philip's death marks 'beginning of the end' of Royal Family's current era

“Hardly a surprise with his age and health, we knew it was coming. One could say it’s the beginning of the end of the Royal Family as most of us know it,” MacDonald said.

Sask. businesses step in with donations after Prairie Harm Reduction denied provincial funding

Local businesses are stepping up to try and fill a funding gap for Saskatoon’s safe consumption site.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon school after discovery of variant case

A coronavirus outbreak has been declared at a Saskatoon school after a variant case was identified there.

6 COVID-19 deaths, 358 new cases reported in Sask.

The Government of Saskatchewan reported six COVID-19 deaths on Friday, along with 358 new cases. There are 138 new variants of concern in the province.

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Canadian researchers want to shift away from health risk and age-based vaccine rollout

Canadian researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach to vaccinating the population, shifting away from a focus on age and health risks and towards a more equitable rollout.

A nurse holds a phial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Guy's Hospital in London, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)

Funeral for Prince Philip to be held on April 17, Harry plans to attend

The funeral service for Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, will be held on April 17, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday, confirming that Prince Harry was planning to attend.

Prince Charles pays tribute to 'my dear Papa' who gave such devoted service

Prince Charles on Saturday paid tribute to his 'dear Papa' who had given such remarkably devoted service to Queen Elizabeth, to the royal family, to Britain and to the Commonwealth, expressing gratitude for such touching praise of his father.

Prince Harry and Meghan honour Prince Philip with brief tribute

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, posted a brief statement on their charitable foundation’s website in memory of Prince Philip who died on Friday.

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.