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COVID-19 cases in Sask. climb, 31 active cases found Monday, new active case record set

COVID-19 cases in Sask. climb, 31 active cases found Monday, new active case record set

COVID-19 has come back with a vengeance in Saskatchewan, with the province finding higher positive test numbers than ever reported before. Another 31 cases were reported July 27.
Manitoba reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, hits 400 total - no new cases in north

Manitoba reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, hits 400 total - no new cases in north

Manitoba hit the 400 case mark during COVID-19 with a spate of new recent positive tests, including 16 new cases of COVID-19 reported over the weekend and Monday morning. The new cases were reported July 27.
Would-be exchange student planning her own term abroad after Rotary trip scrapped

Would-be exchange student planning her own term abroad after Rotary trip scrapped

Four months ago, Hapnot Collegiate student Cherity Odut was getting ready for a Rotary Exchange term in Germany. A lot has changed since - COVID-19 hit, Odut graduated and her exchange term was over before it started.
Kiddie Korner, daycares dealing with child care rush during reopening

Kiddie Korner, daycares dealing with child care rush during reopening

As the province moves deeper into its pandemic recovery, more importance has been put on child care and daycare.
Local bear sightings go up, including during daylight hours

Local bear sightings go up, including during daylight hours

Is Flin Flon seeing an increase in black bear sightings this summer? According to the mayor and informal accounts, it’s more than paws-ible.
Manitoba walks back phase four recovery plans

Manitoba walks back phase four recovery plans

The Government of Manitoba released a revised plan for phase four of a COVID-19 recovery, and it looked quite a bit different than the initial draft plans.
Chamber of Commerce takes on support role during pandemic

Chamber of Commerce takes on support role during pandemic

Many Canadian small businesses are hurting during COVID-19. According to a Statistics Canada survey filled out by more than 12,600 Canadian businesses, smaller centres are facing a higher downturn.
NDP going with Vermette while Saskatchewan Party still seeks northern candidate

NDP going with Vermette while Saskatchewan Party still seeks northern candidate

NDP confirmed Vermette running for re-election last year
Council searching for Daschuk replacement, hires consultant

Council searching for Daschuk replacement, hires consultant

City of Flin Flon chief administrative officer Glenna Daschuk will be stepping down from her position in a year - and city council is already hard at work looking for a replacement.
Concerns on “intimidating” Main Street panhandling: delegation

Concerns on “intimidating” Main Street panhandling: delegation

Flin Flon city councillors heard a delegation from someone stating problems with perceived panhandling on Main Street.
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