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July 19 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 1.35M vaccinations, 16 new cases, 37 recoveries

July 19 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 1.35M vaccinations, 16 new cases, 37 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 2,704 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,350,671.
Sask. lifts provincial fire ban as weather cools, active fires number 161

Sask. lifts provincial fire ban as weather cools, active fires number 161

The Saskatchewan public Safety Agency lifted the provincial fire ban Monday, as approaching weather bringing cooler temperatures and rain is expected to aid the ongoing dry conditions.
Bail conditions eased for Lloydminster man facing forcible confinement, assault with weapon charges

Bail conditions eased for Lloydminster man facing forcible confinement, assault with weapon charges

A Lloydminster man accused of forcible confinement and assault with a weapon had his bail conditions eased. On July 19, a lawyer for Jason Palsich, 37, asked the Lloydminster Provincial Court to ease two conditions.
Reduced air quality in the city

Reduced air quality in the city

City Hall in North Battleford has issued a news release warning the public of reduced air quality within the community. The city has experienced smoky conditions for the past number of days due to wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.
One killed in collision with bus

One killed in collision with bus

On July 18 around 2:30 a.m. Carrot River RCMP, Fire Services and EMS responded to a complaint of a two-vehicle collision three miles north of Carrot River on Highway 23.
More vaccine opportunities this week

More vaccine opportunities this week

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting the public of more opportunities for obtaining the COVID-19 Vaccine this week.
Farmers market can again offer food to visitors

Farmers market can again offer food to visitors

Borden and Radisson News
Do Drop In reopens with card games, buffet supper

Do Drop In reopens with card games, buffet supper

Meota News
Important habitat conserved in southeastern Sask.

Important habitat conserved in southeastern Sask.

Landowners partner with Ducks Unlimited Canada and Nature Conservancy of Canada to protect wetlands and grasslands
Shaded and secure

Shaded and secure

During these weeks of oppressive heat, one of my favourite places to sit and relax is on a lawn chair situated under our back deck.
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