English River First Nation confirms four COVID-19 cases

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Four cases of the COVID-19 virus have been confirmed in English River First Nation (ERFN). The positive test results were received on Monday, April 20, and mark the first confirmed appearance of the virus in the community. The ERFN is comprised of several communities, including Beauval, Ile-a-la-Crosse, Patuanak, Dipper Lake, Primeau Lake and Elak Dase. ERFN Council spokespersons said the […]

Premier to make provincial address

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  As Saskatchewan continues to flatten the curve and reduce the spread of COVID-19, Premier Scott Moe will make a provincial address to the people of Saskatchewan on Wednesday, April 22, prior to announcing the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan on Thursday, April 23. The provincial address will be televised live on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:02 p.m. from the Premier’s Office […]

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COVID-19 Update: Four new cases, 14 more recoveries, five in hospital

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As of April 21, 2020, Saskatchewan has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 320. Sixty-four of the cases are considered active.  Fourteen more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 252. Currently, there are five people in hospitals across the province.  Four people are receiving inpatient care, while one person is in intensive care. […]

U18 AAA Wildcats prepare for inaugural season


Despite being in the midst of a pandemic and the majority of sporting events on the back burner, the Warman U18 AAA Wildcats hockey team is still preparing for its inaugural season. One of the challenges for the the Wildcats so far is getting sponsorship from local business because everyone is still reeling from the impact COVID-19 has had on […]

Corman Park Police increase patrols


Corman Park residents are seeing an increased police presence as officers step up  patrols throughout the municipality. “People may be wondering why they’re seeing a steady diet of police cars these days,” said Corman Park Police Chief Warren Gherasim in an interview April 14. “Since the start of the COVID-19 restrictions, I’ve directed our officers to increase the number of […]

Dairy farms adjust to new conditions


Dairy farmers in the Saskatoon region are trimming production in response to uncertain market conditions brought on by the COVID-19 crisis. “The pandemic has affected all types of businesses, including dairy farms, not just in Canada, but around the world,” said Sask Milk Manager of Policy and Communications Joy Smith in an interview April 15. “We’ve seen a major shift […]

NDP calls on province to address the digital divide in education

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With Saskatchewan schoolchildren needing access to Wi-Fi and a phone, laptop, or tablet to participate in online learning activities with their classmates, some kids are being left behind. The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the province to work with stakeholders to close the digital divide for Saskatchewan schoolkids. “Teachers, school divisions and parents have stepped up in so many ways […]