SASKATOON The dreams of couples saying “I do” was either postponed, or in some cases, much smaller than their original plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The province’s limitations on public gatherings has made it a difficult year for those involved in the wedding industry. “The wedding industry has really taken a hit,” Corrie J Swallow, director of The Wedding Plaza, said. The facility hosted its first event since the pandemic began. The Plaza has about 30 vendors which include food catering, florists, jewellery vendors, dresses and photographers. “Everybody here is used to doing larger weddings, and now all of the sudden we re looking at a lot smaller numbers. A lot smaller events. Swallow said.
SASKATOON The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) gave four-year-old Jett Reis a reason to smile about as he battles a rare brain tumour. He was presented with a uniform as he wants to be a police officer when he grows up, just like uncle, SPS said in a tweet. Jett was diagnosed early February with an exceedingly rare pediatric brain tumor called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Jett already had the spirit of a warrior to fight and now he s got the uniform to do it. SPS said. Jett s aunt Jaecene Spott describes her nephew as a kind, generous and thoughtful person. In late 2020, his grandfather was diagnosed with cancer and underwent chemotherapy. He came up with the idea to shave his head in solidarity so that his Gido “would not be alone in the fight.”