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Brent Butt releasing animated Christmas special and single

Brent Butt releasing animated Christmas special and single

TISDALE — Tisdale-born comedian Brent Butt has released his first musical single ahead of his show, Corner Gas Animated’s, Christmas special "Tinsel-itis".

So what is this oil shale being looked at near Hudson Bay, anyhow?

Regina, Hudson Bay – The Dec. 1 Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering highlighted the sale of several leases for “oil shale” southwest of Hudson Bay, Sask.

Athabasca MLA calls for more relief spending, lambasts pandemic contingency fund

Athabasca’s NDP MLA Buckley Belanger accused the Saskatchewan Government of “cheaping out” on communities in the north by using northern money to fund pandemic relief efforts.
‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive remains in custody after court appearance

‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive remains in custody after court appearance

An armed and dangerous Moosomin First Nation man who evaded arrest remains in custody after his first court appearance. Jonathan Swiftwolfe appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Dec. 8 by CCTV and the matter was adjourned.

Denmark's 'oil and gas valves will be turned off for good'

The largest oil producer in the European Union has committed to ending fossil fuel extraction while ensuring continued employment for affected workers.
Stanley Mission RCMP - 37-year-old male snowmobiler found deceased on shore of Lac La Ronge

Stanley Mission RCMP - 37-year-old male snowmobiler found deceased on shore of Lac La Ronge

On Dec. 6, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Stanley Mission RCMP responded to the report of a 37-year-old male snowmobiler who went missing on Lac La Ronge.
North Battleford band director named in $2M sexual assault settlement

North Battleford band director named in $2M sexual assault settlement

A former student of a U.S. band teacher - who is a music director for the North Battleford Kinsmen Band – was awarded $2 million Dec. 4 in her sexual abuse civil lawsuit against a Washington school district and former band teacher Michael Alstad.
Manitoba public health restrictions extended into 2021, exceptions expanded

Manitoba public health restrictions extended into 2021, exceptions expanded

The Manitoba government extended public health orders for the province Tuesday. Instead of ending Friday, the orders and related restrictions, including rules blocking in-person purchase of non-essential goods, will be extended to Jan. 8.
Sask. reports six more COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday - total now 66

Sask. reports six more COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday - total now 66

There 183 additional cases, with 144 in hospital

North Sask. gift drive for 1,000 children gears up for holidays

Dozens of families in northern Saskatchewan will answer the door to see RCMP officers holding gingerbread houses and board games this Christmas Eve.
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