Murray Mandryk: Big COVID numbers require better understanding
Premier Scott Moe had to self-isolate the week before the beginning of the new session.
The Living Word: Why am I suffering?
Mildred was bedridden and suffered incredible pain from a disability. One day when I visited she told me with awe in her voice about the preceding night.
Check It Out: Petitions and more petitions
Did you hear about the bipartisan group petitioning for medical marijuana as an option for arthritis patients? In other words, there’s joint support for joint support for joint support.
Bruce Penton: TV cameras never stray far from Tiger Woods
Since TV golf broadcasts usually begin with film and audio about Tiger Woods, no matter if the greatest golfer of all time is in the lead, middle of the pack or back home resting his back…
Break, enter and theft at Kindersley
On November 23, 2020 Kindersley RCMP were notified of a Break and Enter that occurred at a car wash in Kindersley.
Marengo couple wins Home Lottery
Everybody loves receiving good news. Bev Schmalzbauer from Marengo recently received some very good news from the Saskatoon Home Lottery.
APAS encouraged by Federal Provincial discussions on AgriStability
REGINA – Todd Lewis, the President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), is encouraged by news that the Federal and Provincial governments are considering improvements…
Exponential COVID growth continues for Saskatchewan
REGINA – In reporting 299 new active cases of COVID-19 on Nov. 26, Saskatchewan has continued its trend of exponential growth while its neighbours Manitoba and North Dakota have flattened or lowered their respective curves for 7-day average new cases.
Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 indicators heading upward
REGINA – Saskatchewan has continued to show exponential growth in its 7-day average new COVID-19 case numbers numbers, while over the past two weeks Manitoba has flattened its 7-day average and North Dakota has seen their curve decline.
SJHL season paused until after Christmas
With the announcement on November 25 by the Saskatchewan Government and Saskatchewan Health, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will not be playing any games after Friday, November 27 until after Christmas.
Positive COVID-19 cases continue in Chinook School division
Over the past two weeks, Chinook School Division administration has been informed by officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority that positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in two individuals…
Kindersley RCMP respond to 95 calls for service
Between November 16th to November 22nd, 2020, Kindersley RCMP responded to 95 calls for service.
Team sports dramatically curtailed, more masking in latest COVID-19 restrictions
Regina, Shellbrook – Sports have not been shut down entirely, but games have, and practices are now reduced to eight people. All but the youngest of children are now expected to wear masks when appropriate.
Asquith man charged with child pornography and voyeurism
After a brief investigation, the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged an Asquith man with a child pornography offence and voyeurism.
Two men accused of human trafficking appear in Saskatoon court
Two men accused of human trafficking appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
Hub International’s branch manager receives award
If you walk into Hub International in Kindersley, you will likely be the recipient of a friendly greeting from Doug Odnokon, the branch manager.
Keeping safety a priority while enjoying snowmobiling
An abundant snowfall has enabled snowmobilers to bring their machines out of storage and put them to use once again.
Murray Mandryk: Moe caught between stopping COVID and keeping jobs
The COVID-19 news has not been good and is likely soon to get worse.
Great Plains College promotes ‘Give Where You Live’ campaign on December 1
Great Plains College is encouraging individuals, businesses, organizations and municipalities to participate in “GivingTuesday” on December 1, which is recognized across North America as the start of the giving season.
Bruce Penton: Losing Trebek, Meeker sad day for Canada
Canada lost two broadcasting icons on one day, Nov. 8, and while Alex Trebek is known almost solely for his work on the television game show Jeopardy, both he and Howie Meeker had connections to Hockey Night in Canada.