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Saskatchewan Health Authority estimates up to 15,000 deaths from COVID-19 in ...

April 4, 2020

As the number of confirmed cases continues to rise, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) estimates the province could see 9,000 to 15,000 deaths from COVID-19. ...

COVID-19 adding to pressure on local food bank

April 3, 2020

Due to the escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks, the need for the services of Canora’s Filling the Gap Food Bank is on the increase. Mavis Watson, ...

Canora/Sturgis RCMP Detachment activity report for March 12 to March 19

March 29, 2020

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 25 calls for service during the reporting period, some of which included two traffic collisions, one impaired driving offence, four ...

Town of Canora supports residents in fight against COVID-19

March 26, 2020

Together with communities around the globe, the Town of Canora is taking the necessary steps to protect community members against COVID-19. Brandi Zavislak, community ...

Covid-19: Saskatchewan declares state of emergency, imposes additional measures to ...

March 25, 2020

The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a provincial State of Emergency, giving the government broad powers to address the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes measures ...

Town Council announces numerous closures due to COVID-19

March 25, 2020

The suspension of activities at numerous Canora locations and an infrastructure grant application were among the items of concern for town council at its regular meeting on...

Officials encourage public to stay calm

March 25, 2020

Over the past week, the hysteria over COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, hit a tipping point with the World Health Organization declaring it a pandemic, stated the University...

Only bold, immediate action can keep economy from plunging off pandemic’s cliff

March 24, 2020

It is time for big decisions from governments of all sizes and stripes in Canada. One week of workplace hemorrhaging from COVID-19 has punched a sinkhole into the economy...

Guest speaker at CCS highlights Impaired Driving Awareness Week

March 24, 2020

On March 9, the SADD (Students Against Drinking and Driving) Chapter at CCS (Canora Composite School) hosted Niall Schofield, a guest speaker from Warman to emphasize the ...

Canora/Sturgis RCMP Detachment activity report for February 27 to March 12

March 22, 2020

The Canora/ Sturgis RCMP responded to 75 calls for service during the reporting period, some of which included four traffic collisions, three impaired driving offences, 34 ...

Canora student gives televised performance at Telemiracle

March 21, 2020

Describing it as “a great performing experience and a great way to make a positive impact,” Abby Wilson, a Grade 10 student at Canora Composite School (CCS), appeared on ...

Province announces class suspensions effective March 20

March 20, 2020

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that all classes in Saskatchewan pre K-12 Schools will be suspended indefinitely, effective March 20, due to the ongoing COVID-...

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Canora Ladies Bonspiel attracts curlers from across region and beyond

April 5, 2020

The Canora Ladies Bonspiel was held at the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre from March 13 to 15 with curlers from as far away as Snow Lake, Manitoba. A total of 10 teams ...

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COVID-19 pandemic worries Canadians more than 2008 crisis did

April 6, 2020

It seems that every press briefing brings a new announcement about the plans from the federal government to assuage Canadians about the economic stability of the country ...