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Indigenous Storytelling Month

Indigenous Storytelling Month

February was Indigenous Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan, with over 150 schools, libraries and organizations hosting events. The timing of the storytelling month reflects the traditional time when storytelling would occur.
Wakaw Legion Hosts Valentine's Day Fundraiser

Wakaw Legion Hosts Valentine's Day Fundraiser

Valentine’s Day was extra special this year for the 84 people who purchased tickets to Italian Night hosted by the Wakaw Legion. The $12.50 ticket paid for a sit-down meal served by Legion volunteers.
Outdoor Rinks Cater to Youngest of Skaters

Outdoor Rinks Cater to Youngest of Skaters

What image speaks more of small town Saskatchewan in the winter than that of kids and ice! However, that image has shifted from what we pictured of old of kids skating on a frozen pond, one with a hockey stick in hand while another practiced figure s
Wakaw And Area Officials Attend SUMA

Wakaw And Area Officials Attend SUMA

The 115th annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention took place last month from February 2 to February 5 in Regina.
“It’s up to all of us to limit the spread of COVID-19,” says Nunavut premier

“It’s up to all of us to limit the spread of COVID-19,” says Nunavut premier

Nunavut residents need to do their part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 by keeping their distance from one another, says Premier Joe Savikataaq.
Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

WASHINGTON — The Canada-U.S.
Annual pace of inflation cools to 2.2% in February from 2.4% in January

Annual pace of inflation cools to 2.2% in February from 2.4% in January

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the consumer price index in February rose 2.2 per cent compared with a year ago. The increase comes after a year-over-year increase of 2.4 per cent in January. Economists had expected a reading of 2.
COVID-19 federal aid and NHL player diagnosed; In The News for March 18

COVID-19 federal aid and NHL player diagnosed; In The News for March 18

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 18 ... COVID-19 in Canada ...
Disabled Canadians feel excluded from COVID-19 messaging

Disabled Canadians feel excluded from COVID-19 messaging

Karen McCall clicked eagerly on the link tweeted out by her provincial health ministry, keen to read the promised list of tips meant to help her protect against COVID-19.
Canada, U.S. working on mutual deal to restrict non-essential travel

Canada, U.S. working on mutual deal to restrict non-essential travel

WASHINGTON — Canada and the United States are working out the details of a proposed mutual ban on non-essential travel between the two countries, a federal government source in Ottawa says.