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Winter sports experience sales boom in Saskatchewan
Kevin Robinson never imagined cross-country skiing would become a popular sport in Saskatchewan. The owner of Eb's Source for Adventure has seen his company thrive like never before thanks to a global...
Dec 04, 2020 Cross-country skiing is seeing a surge in popularity as more people look for outdoor activities instead of a vacation to a hot climate. (Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club/Saskatoon)
2.83 per cent property tax increase approved by Saskatoon city council for 2021
After two days of deliberations, numerous motions, inquiries, debates and revisions, Saskatoon city council has passed the 2021 capital and operating budgets. Mayor Charlie Clark called the deliberati...
Dec 04, 2020
'It hasn’t been easy:' Inter-Agency Response to COVID-19 working to keep vulnerable sector safe
The community continues to step up in the face of COVID-19, especially when looking at Saskatoon's most vulnerable. As the threat of COVID began in Saskatchewan, members of many of Saskatoon's inner-c...
Dec 04, 2020
COVID-19 outbreaks declared at two Saskatoon schools
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at Montgomery School and Vincent Massey Community School in Saskatoon. In a release, Saskatoon Public Schools says to date, Mont...
Dec 03, 2020 (Vincent Massey Community School/Facebook)
Saskatoon ag-based company looks to lighten the province's load of COVID testing
Quantum Genetix is looking to ease the load of asymptomatic COVID testing on Saskatchewan, but it will cost you. The company, which usually works within the agricultural sector, is now licensed and se...
Dec 03, 2020 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Saskatchewan's latest drug overdose death numbers surpass 300, nearly double record set in 2018
Forget about breaking Saskatchewan's record for overdose deaths set in 2018; we're now nearing doubling it. New numbers from Jan. 1 through Tuesday indicate that Saskatchewan is on pace to double its ...
Dec 03, 2020
H&M opens second Sask. location in Midtown
Swedish clothing retailer H&M has arrived in Saskatoon. The popular fashion retailer opened its new location in Midtown on Thursday. The store's opening was pushed back several months due to the C...
Dec 03, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
SHA to purchase 100 ventilators from Saskatoon company
A Saskatoon company is stepping up to the plate to help provide the province with 100 made-in-Saskatchewan ventilators. The Saskatchewan Health Authority, the University of Saskatchewan, and RMD Engin...
Dec 03, 2020
Christmas lights spread extra cheer this season
More Christmas lights are being used to brighten the streets and spirits of neighbours during a pandemic Christmas. Saskatoon's Carrie Gauthier decided it was the perfect time to pull out all the stop...
Dec 03, 2020 Karl Hamilton/Submitted
Saskatoon city council hears reports, funding requests on Day 1 of 2021 budget deliberations
The first of two days of intense budget deliberations for Saskatoon city councillors saw them receive reports from boards and corporations, requests for money in 2021, and an overall picture of where ...
Dec 03, 2020
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