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Things to See Along Trans-Canada Highway in Saskatchewan

You hear it all the time – Saskatchewan is so flat and filled with farmland that there is nothing worth stopping for. But, that couldn’t be farther… Read more »

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Here’s Why You Should Visit Swift Current During Father’s Day Weekend

If you love kites, music, and family fun, then start planning your weekend trip to Swift Current!   Swift Current will be hosting two festivals over Father’s… Read more »

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Spectacular Equestrian Skills: RCMP Musical Ride Gallops into Saskatoon This Weekend

The iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride is currently touring Saskatchewan and will soon make its way to Saskatoon. The RCMP musical ride consists of… Read more »

You Can Go Hammock Camping at This Saskatchewan Provincial Park This Year

You Can Go Hammock Camping at This Saskatchewan Provincial Park This Year

Camping season will be here soon. This year, visitors to Buffalo Pound Provincial Park can experience camping in hammocks! Sask Parks is offering hammock camping exclusively for… Read more »

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Saskatoon’s Vesna Festival Celebrating Ukrainian Culture to Return in May

Saskatoon‘s Vesna Festival showcases Saskatchewan‘s rich Ukrainian culture and heritage. Every year, the festival showcases stunning music and dance performances by talented local artists, an array of… Read more »

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Things to Do in and Around the Big Muddy Badlands

Saskatchewan‘s Big Muddy Badlands is truly an exciting one to explore. The natural architecture and desert-like landscape are unique in the province. There really isn’t anything like… Read more »

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Vaccine Passports & Negative COVID-19 Tests No Longer Required in Saskatchewan Beginning Feb 14th

Saskatchewan is the first province in Canada to announce an end to vaccine passport requirements and negative tests to access businesses like restaurants, workplaces and other public… Read more »

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Canada Post Celebrates Incredible Margaret Atwood With a New Stamp

Canada Post has released a new stamp honouring Margaret Atwood – one of the most successful and admired writers Canada has ever known. Ottawa-born Margaret Atwood has… Read more »

Saskatchewan Country Thunder Music Festival Announces 2022 Headliners

Saskatchewan Country Thunder Music Festival Announces 2022 Headliners

Country Thunder Music Festivals organizers have announced the headliners for the 2022 edition of the Saskatchewan Country Thunder Music Festival. The famous summer music festival which was… Read more »

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Longest Wait Times & High Spending: Canada’s Healthcare Performance is One of the Worst Among 28 Countries With Universal Healthcare

A new study, Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2021 by Fraser Institute says Canada ranks very low among 28 developed countries with Universal Health Care… Read more »

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Royal Canadian Mint Issues Blue Circulation Dime to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

Royal Canadian Mint has issued a dime with re-designed the image of Canada’s most famous schooner and “Queen of the North Atlantic” to celebrate the 100th anniversary… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Sells Nearly 800,000 Orange-Sprinkled Fundraising Donuts In support of Residential School Survivors

Tim Hortons launched a limited-time fundraising donut in honour of Orange Shirt Day on September 30th with 100 per cent of the proceeds (excluding taxes) donated to… Read more »

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Toronto Health Starts Planning to Vaccinate to Almost 200,000 Children Aged 5 to 11 Against COVID-19

Toronto Public Health is putting plans in place to vaccinate Toronto children 5 to 11 years of age against COVID-19 once Health Canada approves vaccines in the… Read more »

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Canada Gets a New Loonie That Commemorates Klondike Gold Rush

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a circulation one-dollar coin to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of gold in the Klondike.     Through the… Read more »

Tim Hortons Restaurants Set Record as Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Millions For Charity

Tim Hortons Restaurants Set Record as Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Millions For Charity

The annual charity event – Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign – raised more than $12 million this year. The program started in 1996, originally raising funds for… Read more »

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These Are the Restrictions For Businesses That Choose Not to Implement Alberta’s Version of Vaccine Passport

Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program is now in effect across the province. The Restrictions Exemption Program allows eligible businesses, venues and services to be exempt from capacity and… Read more »

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Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra to Kick Off Its 91st season on Sept 25th

Music lovers in Saskatoon can enjoy a Starry Night this weekend. After a long hiatus, the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is back on stage at TCU Place. The… Read more »

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Tim Hortons’ Roll Up To Win Returns For a Second Time in 2021

Tim Hortons’ Roll Up the Rim To Win contest which has been around since 1986 is returning for a second time this year. Starting Sept. 20 through… Read more »

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Saskatchewan: List of Places Where Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Required Effective Oct. 1

Saskatchewan today announced that proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test will be required for residents and visitors to access several establishments, businesses and event venues effective October… Read more »

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Oct. 1: Saskatchewan to Introduce Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Premier Scott Moe on Thursday announced Saskatchewan will be making proof of COVID-19 vaccines mandatory or negative COVID-19 tests for accessing certain activities and businesses effective Oct…. Read more »

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COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada Get New Brand Names

Today, Health Canada announced that the agency has approved new brand names for the vaccines now available in Canada. The mRNA Vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna will… Read more »

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You Now Shop Online From Bath & Body Works’ Canadian Website

Bath & Body Works’ Canadian website is finally live and you can now shop all kinds of fragrant goodies from candles to body care online. As with… Read more »

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New Social Gathering Limits in Alberta Effective Sept 16th.

Health Minister Tylor Shandro today announced new temporary health measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 as Alberta reported 1,609 new cases on Sept. 15th. The… Read more »

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Alberta: Businesses Can Participate in Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Program & Be Exempt From New Restrictions

Alberta announced a slew of restrictions today and also declared a provincial health emergency. The restrictions include limits on social gatherings, restaurants, indoor gatherings, weddings and funerals,… Read more »