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Penalties for overdue taxes suspended as part of economic package to help community

Penalties for overdue taxes suspended as part of economic package to help community

City council unanimously approved several economic relief measures during its April 13 regular meeting
Don’t panic about any hair-y situations yet, says local stylist

Don’t panic about any hair-y situations yet, says local stylist

The closure of the beauty industry has plenty of people taking their hair care into their own hands, and local stylist Beckie Andrews has some important advice to help clients avoid a bad COVID-19 cut of their own making
Sask. government releases relief measures for oil industry amid pandemic, economic downturn

Sask. government releases relief measures for oil industry amid pandemic, economic downturn

The provincial government has extended deadlines on filing requirements and mineral rights to help the oil sector adjust itself during the pandemic
Reopening 2020 budget could bring relief to residents during pandemic

Reopening 2020 budget could bring relief to residents during pandemic

“If ever there was a year where we could show restraint (and live within our means), I think one could argue this would be the year”
Students can still showcase their heritage projects through online Heritage Fair

Students can still showcase their heritage projects through online Heritage Fair

'Heritage Saskatchewan chose to continue the program in a new format because we felt that this is an important project for students at this time'
Pandemic takes multi-million-dollar bite out of city’s investments

Pandemic takes multi-million-dollar bite out of city’s investments

'There have been some losses, but because of care and prudence of the (investment) committee and council, a lot of that has been mitigated,' said finance director Brian Acker
UPDATED: SHA announces tighter screening at healthcare facilities, mandatory masks for workers

UPDATED: SHA announces tighter screening at healthcare facilities, mandatory masks for workers

Beginning Wednesday, healthcare staff and physicians at all provincial facilities will undergo daily COVID-19 checks before entering any hospitals, care homes, or primary care sites
Sask. with only one new COVID case, recoveries continue to rise

Sask. with only one new COVID case, recoveries continue to rise

Saskatchewan's total COVID-19 cases is at 301, with one new case reported today and nine more recoveries since yesterday
Canadian Tire postpones project instead of cancelling altogether

Canadian Tire postpones project instead of cancelling altogether

Council voted unanimously to execute the revival and amending agreement, subject to the company paying a non-refundable deposit of $200,000 by May 20
‘I live it day-to-day:’ COVID-19 practices just everyday life for the immunocompromised

‘I live it day-to-day:’ COVID-19 practices just everyday life for the immunocompromised

"It'll hopefully just click in that they don't necessarily need to reach out their hand to shake hands or just be mindful [to] cough in their sleeves because [people are] immuno-suppressed," said Marie Lerminiaux
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