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WATCH: Some small business owners are feeling left out of Saskatchewan’s re-open plan, which was unveiled this week. Connor O’Donovan has the details. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//saskatchewan-business-owners-reope/

Saskatoon reported the most new cases with 73 new infections, followed by Regina with 51. https://trib.al/x2f969G

COMMENTARY: "It seems obvious that what Canadians post or share online does not constitute a broadcast and it’s clearly not something that the CRTC should concern itself with," writes Rob Breakenridge. https://trib.al/z4HYNmk

WATCH: The guessing game of when you'll be able to get your vaccine is over. The province plans to open up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone over the age of 12 within two weeks. Roberta Bell has the details. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//saskatchewan-residents-12-plus-eli/

ICYMI: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said SMRs are a clean energy option that can help address climate change. https://trib.al/H3o9lTZ

WATCH: A crime prevention collaboration is helping kids reconnect with their roots on Saskatchewan First Nations. Emily Olsen explains. MORE FOCUS STORIES: https://globalnews.ca/regina/program/focus-saskatchewan

Until we hear otherwise from Health Canada, our procurements are all systems go," the minister said when asked about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. https://trib.al/YfFVs6L

ICYMI: Saskatchewan reported 193 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, with active cases at 2,525. https://trib.al/qs0F1ks

A number of medical experts called by prosecutors have said Floyd died from a lack of oxygen because his breathing was constricted by the way he was held down. https://trib.al/UR9k9b9

WATCH: The Wednesday, April 14, 2021, edition of Global News at 6 with Lisa Dutton on Global Regina. https://trib.al/xF7qsdP

"I recognize now that I should not have travelled, and that many of you have made sacrifices over these past several weeks that I too should have made," said Dr. Peter Berman. https://trib.al/CFTx2kL

Ottawa is seeking review of an order that expands children’s eligibility to receive a crucial service. https://trib.al/Bhymc6Y

ICYMI: People incarcerated at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre and Pine Grove Correctional Centre began a hunger strike on Monday to protest Christine Tell’s position in cabinet. https://trib.al/9QOYSnL

2020 has definitely seen its challenges. However, there have been bright spots along the way. Here is Global News' top 10 feel-good stories of the year for Saskatchewan! https://trib.al/OffSc4O

WATCH: Inmates at some jails began a hunger strike as they call on Saskatchewan’s corrections minister to resign after failing to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in jails via Anna McMillan. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//saskatchewan-jail-hunger-strike-mi/

A group of advocates are joining calls for the province’s minister of corrections to resign amid the COVID-19 pandemic, after inmates at correctional centres in Prince Albert and Saskatoon started refusing meals. https://trib.al/jfSe9LS

WATCH: Some of Regina's most vulnerable have been hardest hit by the pandemic, but a new space in the city's north-central neighbourhood is expanding its hours to serve the community via Allison Bamford. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//new-regina-warm-up-station-expands/

Efforts in the courts on behalf of Trump challenging the election results so far have failed. https://trib.al/jo04awN

WATCH: Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron speaks to Global News reporter Roberta Bell about the impacts 2020 had on First Nations in Saskatchewan. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//fsin-chief-bobby-cameron-looks-bac/

WATCH: Saskatchewan’s top curling teams still have a chance to salvage their seasons and qualify for some major events via Ryan Flaherty. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//saskatchewan-curling-champs-brier-/

Furniture was pushed against the door to try to secure the chamber as members of the mob banged on the doors. https://trib.al/YrkcDp1

ICYMI: Two more COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Saskatchewan on Monday. https://trib.al/v2RfhSe

ICYMI: Five deaths and 302 new COVID-19 cases were reported Wednesday in Saskatchewan. https://trib.al/fCcIfYu

WATCH: The Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, edition of Global News at 6 with Elise Darwish on Global Regina. https://trib.al/4K5e6GL

A total of 2,218 people in Canada are now hospitalized after contracting the respiratory illness, while 273,391 have recovered after becoming sick. https://trib.al/5TdAoZP

WATCH: A look at how women are redefining provincial politics in Saskatchewan. Roberta Bell has the story. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//before-and-after-women-politics-sa/

Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell gives a detailed look at what weather Canadians can expect across the country this winter. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3pCiiIC

WATCH: The number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan is down from where it was a month ago, but one public health expert warns this could be because of a drop in testing via Nathaniel Dove. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//coronavirus-less-saskatchewan-covi/

The Prairie provinces make up 70 per cent of the country's agricultural land: https://trib.al/ps8YUVl

WATCH: Premier Scott Moe outlined the vaccine delivery plan for Saskatchewan Wednesday morning, the same day Health Canada approved the Pfizer vaccine via Roberta Bell. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//saskatchewan-covid-19-vaccine-coro/

A new paper out of the University of Alberta shows using anything but distilled water in an ultrasonic humidifier may actually do more harm than good. https://trib.al/YH78zPr

Expecto Patronum! Here's the kitten for the Harry Potter lovers out there. Daniella Ponticelli gets to meet Regulus Black who is up for adoption at the Moose Jaw Humane Society.

Landon Garrison believes that the sky is the limit for clevrML: https://trib.al/IHTOnQ4

While Canada legalized cannabis in 2018, Health Canada has not approved it for therapeutic use meaning provincial health and social programs don’t cover it as they do for other medications. https://trib.al/P15nodM

COMMENTARY: "Despite their strong satisfaction scores and the weaknesses of their opponents, the Liberals have yet to build a meaningful lead over the other parties," says Darrell Bricker. https://trib.al/KaXnMBm

ICYMI: As of Wednesday, over 20 per cent of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 cases have no known exposure, and another 30 per cent remain under investigation. https://trib.al/dnvNyPF

For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. https://trib.al/QFmuBsc

ICYMI: As of Wednesday, 141 residents at Extendicare Parkside have been tested positive with COVID-19 where 11 deaths have occurred. https://trib.al/1fVDlGS

The total number of coronavirus cases in Canada now hovers just under 300K, after Sunday's data pushed confirmed infections to 295,790. https://trib.al/NJrojoV

Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka said the store was serving as a point of congregation for community members. https://trib.al/dPhmlLu

The Canadian Snowbird Association estimates almost a third of its members are still heading south to the U.S. for the winter months despite the Canadian government continuing to advise against non-essential travel outside of Canada. Here's why travelling to the U.S. is riskier than some may think: RELATED: https://globalnews.ca//for-canadians-living-abroad-a-covi/

The Parole Board has raised concerns about the upcoming release of a Toronto security guard imprisoned for terrorism, saying he continued to pose "too high a risk for again becoming obsessed with Al-Shabaab or other jihadist organizations. https://trib.al/ZDLvK3G

Regina and Saskatoon had relatively high crime severity indexes last year. #yxe #yqr https://trib.al/HZ8GuoK

The COVID-19 pandemic made it an especially difficult year for celebrity deaths, adding to the annual tally of losses caused by time, illness and personal tragedy. Here are some of the beloved celebrities we lost in 2020. https://trib.al/6PCgfFY

Daniella Ponticelli spoke with Regina's Mayor-Elect Sandra Masters on orientation and Regina's COVID-19 response.

WATCH: Starting Monday, new COVID-19 protocols will come into effect for fitness facilities in Saskatchewan. As Connor O’Donovan reports, some business owners worry about what restrictions may come next.

#UPDATE: A list of COVID-19 cases connected to Saskatchewan schools. https://trib.al/z5JqNKC

WATCH: The Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 edition of Global News at 6 with Elise Darwish on Global Regina. https://globalnews.ca/regina/videos/global-news-at-6-oct-29 #yqr

WATCH: As Saskatchewan begins to take a more strict stance on COVIDS-19 safety protocols, some Crown employees are concerned their employer is actually moving them in the opposite direction via Connor O'Donovan. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca//74708/sgi-employees-work-from-home/

"I woke up with $10,000 in my account from someone I've never met before, and they didn't want anything back for it," said Cherie Ehlert, whose 11-year-old daughter suffers from the same rare disease. https://trib.al/EofkfEU

Attendees weren’t wearing masks or much else.

It was extremely cold, impersonal and discouraging to get an email back from a so-called mental health organization that says, you know, your problems are more than we can handle." https://trib.al/pDyongq

Moose Jaw police say the person did interact with other people when they were required to self-isolate. https://trib.al/lyZd0u7

#UPDATE: In a weekly update on COVID-19 provided on Monday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said the province still has the fourth highest case rate in the country, behind Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec. https://trib.al/uW7pkGg

This small working class community is different and both candidates know it. https://trib.al/Hiv6ioo

The BBB and HVAC operators warn about fly-by-night companies costing them and consumers money. https://trib.al/dTvqKea

It’s the second-highest number of daily confirmed infections since the beginning of the pandemic, behind the 3,004 reported on Sunday. https://trib.al/V29o6t9

WATCH: Saskatchewan had the highest crime severity index of the 10 provinces last year, according to an annual report released Thursday by Statistics Canada. Anna McMillan reports. READ MORE: https://trib.al/OrsKEKp

Regina has recorded 58 confirmed overdose deaths this year, according to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. https://trib.al/jronwFG

WATCH: It’s a record-year for overdoses in Regina, and it’s prompting city council to make a change. As Allison Bamford explains, it’s far from a solution, but it’s seen as a good first step. READ MORE: https://trib.al/pdXO7Kx

The Saskatoon mother took the term ‘breaking the ice’ quite literally. https://trib.al/s1mj4PI

WATCH: Immigration lawyer Michael Greene says Canada Border Services Agency needs to look at all the circumstances of Jaskirat Singh Sidhu’s case in deciding whether to issue a deportation order. Kyle Benning reports. READ MORE: https://trib.al/8p6cZRE

"When you have a bad manager or bad morale, the good people go somewhere else and I think that’s what’s been happening, said Gerald Hill, Wolseley mayor. https://trib.al/HqMECcE