Province focuses on rapid tests, vaccination while pondering change to health restrictions

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Premier Scott Moe hinted on Wednesday, January 26 in an interview with CKOM radio that he is considering ending some COVID-19 health restrictions, including vaccine passports. “(The proof of vaccination requirement) has really for the most part run its course,” Moe is quoted as saying in a story on the CKOM website January 26. “It increased our vaccination rates tremendously […]

Connecting with residents a top priority for Corman Park Police

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Corman Park Police Chief Ron Chomyn is looking to strengthen communication between the municipal police force and residents of the RM of Corman Park. “My top priority is to have a real re-engagement with members of the community,” said Chomyn, who stepped in to his new role at the beginning of January after several decades with the Saskatoon Police Service […]

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Saskatoon Police, Mobile Crisis establish new protocol

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The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) has announced a new partnership with the Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service to offer an alternative to a police response to calls relating to mental health. This partnership introduces a “Mental Health & Suicide Intervention Call Transfer Protocol” for Saskatoon Mobile Crisis (MCS). This means that when a caller contacts SPS Communications to report a situation […]

Abandoned mine at Creighton cleaned up

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The Government of Saskatchewan recently completed remediation activities at the abandoned Newcor mine site near Creighton. This work is the first of six remediation projects to be completed as part of the government’s commitment to address abandoned mine sites on Crown land and reduce the number of contaminated sites in the province. “The work done to clean up the Newcor […]

U18AAA Wildcats keep tight grip on top spot


The Warman Wildcats U18 AAA lead the Saskatchewan Male AAA league. A pair of home victories over the past weekend allow the team to remain in the top spot with 25 wins and 5 losses 1 overtime loss for 51 points. Nipping at the heals of the Wildcats are the Notre Dame Hounds and the Saskatoon Blazers who each have […]

Area teams set to compete in hockey provincials

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Hockey Saskatchewan Provincial Playoffs are a long-standing hockey tradition. Approximately 250 teams participate in categories ranging from U13 D to Senior A. Starting in January, series begin between teams from nearby areas of the province, and winners advance to play regional winners from other areas. Teams compete in each division further broken down by the size of the communities that […]