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July 26 COVID-19 update: One death, 43 new cases, 356 active cases, 23 recoveries

July 26 COVID-19 update: One death, 43 new cases, 356 active cases, 23 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 2,542 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,388,330.
Battlefords RCMP investigate abduction allegations

Battlefords RCMP investigate abduction allegations

Battlefords RCMP are investigating an allegation of abduction and assault with a weapon.
Young burrowing owls learning the ways of the world

Young burrowing owls learning the ways of the world

Saskatchewan’s burrowing owlsare reaching an important stage in their life cycle – the young are now starting to leave the burrow and forage for themselves.
Vaccination roll-out transitioning to outreach Aug. 8

Vaccination roll-out transitioning to outreach Aug. 8

Since Friday, more than 14,000 COVID-19 vaccinations were delivered in the province.
Freak wind storm wreaks havoc in village

Freak wind storm wreaks havoc in village

Meota News
Stories passed down: NW Rebellion experiences

Stories passed down: NW Rebellion experiences

Bresaylor Happenings
F9, Black Widow, Space Jam 2 lead the box office update for late July

F9, Black Widow, Space Jam 2 lead the box office update for late July

I don’t know about you, but I’m getting fed up with writing about all the depressing doom and gloom going on in the world. I am depressed about writing about residential school unmarked graves. I am sick of writing about forest fires.
Incoming school year back to normal operations

Incoming school year back to normal operations

The incoming school year 2021-2022 will revert to its normal pre-pandemic operations with COVID-19 restrictions no longer followed, after the Saskatchewan Health Authority lifted all health protocols that the province implemented last year.
Active cases in Saskatchewan down by four to 336

Active cases in Saskatchewan down by four to 336

There were 336 active cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan Sunday, four less than the day before. No deaths were reported. There were 27 new cases reported, 19 fewer than reported Saturday. Thirty-one recoveries were reported.
Alphonse Little Poplar – A voice from Saskatchewan’s Residential School history

Alphonse Little Poplar – A voice from Saskatchewan’s Residential School history

Alphonse Little Poplar, 1921-1989, was born on the Sweet Grass reserve, near Battleford, and attended Thunderchild Residential School near Delmas.
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