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What to do in Saskatoon on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
It's going to be a busy first day of Canada's latest statutory holiday. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation lands on Thursday. Typically, Sept. 30 is "Orange Shirt Day," when people wear ora...
Sep 30, 2021 Dancers perform at the STC mini-powwow on Aug. 23, 2021. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Latest COVID update Sept. 29: 3 deaths and 394 new cases reported
The province announced 394 new cases of COVID-19 in the province Wednesday and three new deaths. About one in four of new cases are in the age category of 20 to 39. One in six of the new cases eligibl...
Sep 29, 2021
Rapid antigen self-tests on way to Sask. to speed up detection of COVID-19
The province is announcing that plans are in development for the expansion of public distribution of self-tests for personal use. An increase in distributing rapid antigen self-tests would help speed ...
Sep 29, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
'The dam broke:' Saskatoon councillors unanimously vote to ask province for special public health orders
Saskatoon's city council has voted to ask for special restrictions to be placed on gathering sizes in the city by the Saskatchewan government. City councillors have unanimously voted to send a letter ...
Sep 29, 2021
RCMP report fatal collision north of P.A. involving a pedestrian
Prince Albert RCMP is reporting a fatal vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that closed down Highway 2 north of the city yesterday evening. According to a media release, the collision was reporte...
Sep 29, 2021
Temporary emergency department closures anticipated, doctors and nurses demand more from government
Saskatchewan physicians and nurses are banding together to call on the provincial government for greater action to combat rising COVID-19 numbers in Saskatchewan. In a joint release Wednesday, the Sas...
Sep 29, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Saskatoon leisure facilities to require proof of vaccination or negative test
Anyone over the age of 12 will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result for public access to leisure facilities in Saskatoon. The policy, which aligns with the ...
Sep 29, 2021 (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM file photo)
Two new apps now available for proof of vaccination requirements coming Friday
Two apps have been launched to help with the implementation of proof of vaccination requirements for Saskatchewan businesses and events. Beginning Friday, Oct. 1, various businesses and venues in the ...
Sep 29, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
Consumers who shopped with shuttered Sask. used car dealer might be eligible for compensation
Consumers who suffered a financial loss after shopping with MacNeil Motors might be able to file a claim for compensation. A bond issued to MacNeil Motors Inc. has been demanded and paid, according to...
Sep 29, 2021 Used vehicle prices are up as supply goes down with a lack of new vehicles in dealership lots. (980 CJME file photo)
Outbreak declared at Saskatoon school after 10 cases confirmed
An outbreak has been declared at another public school in Saskatoon, the second outbreak in less than a week. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) declared the outbreak Tuesday afternoon at whkhtow...
Sep 29, 2021 (Saskatoon Public Schools)
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