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Looking back: This past week's headlines

The headlines for the week of August 14-20, 2021
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Miss the news this past week? Here is a selection of headlines from the past week.

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Saturday

Number of diseased elm trees this year similar to 2020, city says

Unemployment still higher than before pandemic

Usask, U of R both requiring vaccination for all on-campus students, faculty this fall

Larry Wilson Scholarships hand out more than $23,000 to local artists

Fun and camaraderie: Women in the Wind enjoy stop in Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw Athletics eliminated from Twilight Maxi provincials

Sunday

Keys to a successful road trip in the South Country

World War Two in the Pacific — Hidden Secrets — Deaths of POWs held by the Japanese

PPC candidate Chey Craik eager to offer authentic conservative vision in upcoming election

Producers continue to move forward with harvest operations

Monday

Police seek information related to Aug. 13 collision

Vandals target fountain, flowerpots at jewelry business

Hollywood North…

Tuesday

Hot, dry weather takes bite out of local honey production

Council to hold special meeting to deal with resignation of Mayor Fraser Tolmie

The Queen City Ex is a go for 2021, the fun starts this weekend

Telehealth and seasonal fall allergies — You are not suffering alone

Western Hockey League adopts COVID-19 vaccination policy

Grace Street Gentleman’s Car Club holds inaugural show and shine

Sask. to allow travellers a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Changes to Holy Trinity's quarterly reports will provide better financial picture

First round in the books at SBRA provincial barrel racing championships

Thunder Creek Volleyball Club camps offer players fun experience from elite instructors

UPDATED: Coun. Dawn Luhning named acting mayor until byelection happens in November

Wednesday

Residents excited about return of library’s knitting club

‘Business as usual’ at city hall until November mayoral byelection, city says

Sask. gov't happy that province’s AA credit rating reaffirmed

PHOTOS: Barrel racing opens up intense competition

Four Catholic schools given major renos over the summer

Zion United Church starts replacing old boiler after nearing $100K fundraising goal

Few changes at the top as SBRA barrel racing provincials enter final day

Warriors’ Alarie invited to Panthers development camp

Moose Jaw Warriors looking for handful of billet families

Thursday

Nature Sask. awarded title of 2020 Conservation Partner from Nature Canada

Mossbank Apple Pie Day attracts visitors like honey draws flies

Holy Trinity considers adding contingency fund to clean up its finances

Canadian museum prepares to honour 80th anniversary of costly Second World War battle

School program teaches young students how to safely ride the bus

Regina’s Tapp records Open Go sweep at SBRA barrel racing provincials

Warriors’ Alarie looking forward to NHL opportunity after being passed over in Entry Draft

Salvation Army Toy Run looking to return to form in 2021

Friday

2020 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recipients announced

Red Hat Society gets 'back into the groove' with day full of fun, laughter

Province will allow kids born in 2009 to get vaccine, other guidelines updated

Free to Be Me in need of volunteers to help care for beloved animals

Sask. Roughriders announce four new inductees into Plaza of Honour

Canucks lose close one to open 13U AAA baseball provincials

Toes were tapping at Concerts in the Park

Moose Jaw teams advance to ‘A’ final in Rambler Park fastball playoffs

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Who would Mac the Moose vote for?

Bruce Penton: Ignore ‘forgettable’ — Canadian Olympians shine

Letter to the Editor: Cast vote for change

Word Wisdom: Hot

Letter to the Editor: Residential school graves

Bizworld: Investment in Saskatchewan helium resources exploding

Reflective Moments: Grilled cheese from kids’ menu surprisingly odd

From the Kitchen: Ambrosia of gardens: vine-ripened tomatoes

Editorial by Joan Ritchie

Rhino's Ramblings: The mayor is gone but what legacy does he leave behind?

OPINION/EDITORIAL: Upcoming federal election

A Distant View: Great Wall mentality

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