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WHL Roundup: Corson Hopwo sends Rebels to 10th loss in a row Poll Would you support the Conservative Party of Canada’s carbon tax plan of consumer pricing with ‘green’ savings account? Yes MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Corson Hopwo scored two power-play goals, and the Medicine Hat Tigers came from behind to beat the Red Deer Rebels 4-2 on Friday in Western Hockey League play. Brett Kemp and Eric Van Impe also scored to help Medicine Hat improve to 6-0-1 in its last seven games. Garin Bjorklun...

Article content The sharing of food and drinks at birthday parties and outdoor barbecues led to the “broad transmission” of COVID-19 that prompted a warning in seven Saskatchewan communities. Saskatchewan Health Authority spokesman Doug Dahl said in an email on Friday that multiple gatherings prompted a risk warning on Wednesday for Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Maple Creek, Kindersley, Rosetown, Outlook and Davidson. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser,...

(Kevin Antrobus/980 CJME) Regina’s drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic is hitting the brakes. In a media release Friday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Health Authority said the facility at Evraz Place would use up its allotment of Pfizer vaccine by the end of the day and “will temporarily close to public at that time.” The clinic closes at 11 p.m., or when all of its doses are gone. It was accepting patients between the ages of 46 and 54 on Friday. As well, the SHA reported the Swift C...

Vaccine eligibility will include people aged 48 and older effective Friday at 8 a.m. April 15, 2021 The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be lowering the eligibility age for COVID-19 vaccine bookings down to ages 48 and older effective Friday morning. At 8 a.m. on Friday, April 16, any Saskatchewan resident aged 60 and over will be able to access the COVID-19 vaccination appointment booking system. Both the online saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine booking system, along with the telephone booking...

Prince Albert Daily Herald Photo Courtesy of Keith Hershmiller/WHL Tyson Laventure celebrates with Prince Albert Raiders netminder Max Paddock following his 45-save shutout of the Moose Jaw Warriors on Thursday night in Regina. As his time in junior hockey enters the home stretch, Max Paddock put together one of his best performances in the Western Hockey League on Thursday night. The Prince Albert Raiders overage netminder stopped all 45 shots that came his way at the Brandt Centre as he helpe...

Health Minister Paul Merriman on April 12, 2021. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME) Saskatchewan’s health minister said he’s disappointed people decided to disobey the public health orders, after a party in the southwest area of the province has been connected to at least 21 COVID-19 cases. “It just goes to show that COVID is still in most communities; it’s out there. We’ve had very low numbers in the southwest part of the province in (the) Maple Creek-Swift Current area, and it takes one event l...

Moe reportedly received a shot of the Pfizer vaccine at Reginas drive-thru clinic.

Jack Eichel, a pair of generational center talents guaranteed to go with the first two picks of the draft, the depth of the 2015 class has been sorely underrated. There are several other players with the potential to become stars and valuable contributors at the NHL level. At the top of every month preceding the draft, we at TodaysSlapshot.com are willing to help familiarize hockey fans with a new list of the top available prospects for the upcoming entry draft. As opinions tend to vary even am...

AGES 48-54 ONLY   All drive-thru and walk-in clinics will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary, residents can attend at their convenience.  Additional details for drive-thru and walk-in clinics, including the most up-to-date wait times can be found at: www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax. Those attending drive-thru or walk-ins with previously booked appointments are encouraged to cancel, ensuring the next eligible person can receive vaccine. The type of vac...

Premier Scott Moe. Apr. 7, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME) One day after receiving his COVID-19 vaccination, Premier Scott Moe says now is the time to start talking about the pandemic’s endpoint. Premier Scott Moe gets his first COVID-19 vaccination on April 15, 2021. (Scott Moe/Twitter) “I think it’s incumbent on leaders to now start having a conversation publicly on, you know, where are the yardsticks and … where are the finish lines for this?” Moe said during an appearance on Gormley o...