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U of S keeping students off campus until Feb. 7
The University of Saskatchewan is extending its current state of operations until Feb. 7, according to a memo sent to students Tuesday."Given the increased transmissibility of Omicron, in combination ...
Jan 18, 2022

Saskatchewan to expand COVID treatments to include Paxlovid
The Government of Saskatchewan is ready and willing to use the recently approved antiviral COVID-19 pill once a supply lands in the province.A news release from the province Tuesday said a shipment of...
Jan 18, 2022

Riders’ Moore still recovering from torn ACL, but excited to re-sign
There was only one place Kyran Moore wanted to play CFL football in 2022."I love Saskatchewan. Just from (general manager Jeremy O'Day and head coach Craig Dickenson) and I've talked to a couple of pl...
Jan 18, 2022

Roughriders sign Shaq Evans to contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking out for No. 1.Receiver Shaq Evans, who wears the No. 1 jersey for the CFL team, has signed a contract extension. He could have become a free agent in February....
Jan 18, 2022

All firefighters, police officers in tri-communities vaccinated for COVID-19
Every police officer and firefighter responsible for protecting the tri-communities are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. La Ronge RCMP Staff Sgt. Dean Bridle and La Ronge Regional Fire Department chief ...
Jan 18, 2022

Latest research shows Omicron infectious up to 10 days: Tam
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the latest evidence does not support the hope the Omicron variant is contagious for less time than previous versions of the virus that causes ...
Jan 18, 2022

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Ontario schools are starting to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests and ramp up on-site vaccination clinics as more students head back to class in-person. T...
Jan 18, 2022

Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection issued a new batch of subpoenas Tuesday to some of Donald Trump's closest advisers, including Rudy Giuliani, as the committ...
Jan 18, 2022

NHL to stop testing asymptomatic players post-All-Star break
The NHL will stop testing asymptomatic players, coaches and staff who are fully vaccinated following the All-Star break in early February, saying coronavirus cases continue to decline across the leagu...
Jan 18, 2022

Prosecutor: No charges in Black Kansas teen’s custody death
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas prosecutor said Tuesday that he won't file criminal charges over the death of a Black 17-year-old who became unresponsive while being restrained facedown for more than 30...
Jan 18, 2022