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Canada's Pellington says response to NCAA tournament has been overwhelming
Four days after a thrilling NCAA women's basketball final, Shaina Pellington had barely made a dent in replying to the countless congratulatory messages. They poured into her phone and her social medi...
Apr 08, 2021
Latest COVID update April 8: Sask. sets single-day record for vaccinations
A record number of COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in Saskatchewan on Wednesday. There were 10,437 new vaccinations reported Thursday, increasing the total so far to 244,646. The latest shots...
Apr 08, 2021
Bookings for COVID vaccines set to open to 55+ age group in Saskatchewan
The eligibility for Saskatchewan's vaccine booking system is set to change. Starting Friday at 8 a.m., everyone 55 and over can book an appointment online or by phone. The eligibility had been at 58 a...
Apr 08, 2021 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Canada's Brendan Bottcher into playoffs at world men's curling championship
CALGARY - Brendan Bottcher ensured Canada will compete in men's curling at the next Winter Olympics and also clinched a playoff berth at the world curling championship Thursday. Bottcher downed Norway...
Apr 08, 2021
Canadian women continue Olympic prep with friendlies against Wales and England
After missing the SheBelieves Cup in February, fullback Ashley Lawrence is happy to be back in Canadian colours for friendlies against Wales and England. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has been ...
Apr 08, 2021
SHA considering giving second doses of AstraZeneca vaccine; Moderna shipment delayed
The Saskatchewan Health Authority could find itself in a position where it has vaccines on hand but not enough people to take them. There hasn't been an unexpected arrival of new supply. Rather, it's ...
Apr 08, 2021 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Sports groups ask for government help in getting Canadians back playing again
Canada Soccer, Curling Canada, Hockey Canada, Rugby Canada, Skate Canada and Tennis Canada have joined forces in asking the federal government for a $75-million sport recovery program to support local...
Apr 08, 2021
Saskatchewan 'bone dry' as warmth and wind erase soil moisture
Like a good martini, Saskatchewan has been dry lately. Actually, Environment Canada's senior climatologist, David Phillips, said it has been more like that for a while. "We've seen, in that period fro...
Apr 08, 2021
Discounted Bus Pass program set to continue in Sask.
People who receive income assistance in Saskatchewan will again be getting help to buy bus passes. The provincial government is investing up to $1.84 million to continue the Discounted Bus Pass (DBP) ...
Apr 08, 2021
Suspensions leave Raptors short again but help on the way
The Toronto Raptors have been dealt another blow. Guard Fred VanVleet and guard/forward DeAndre Bembry have been suspended one game after a recent on-court altercation -- more bad news for the reeling...
Apr 08, 2021
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