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Will we be able to go home for Christmas? Moe and Meili take different sides

On Nov. 30, Premier Scott Moe made reference of possible easing of COVID-19 socialization restrictions in time for Christmas. On Dec.
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Yorkton RCMP investigate fatal car versus semi collision

Yorkton RCMP investigate fatal car versus semi collision

On Nov. 30 at approximately 5 p.m., Yorkton RCMP responded to the report of a collision involving a car and a semi at the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 9.
Warrant issued for woman who fails to appear in N.B. court on weapons, drug charges

Warrant issued for woman who fails to appear in N.B. court on weapons, drug charges

A woman arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit failed to appear in court Nov. 30 and a warrant was issued. Amanda Wahobin, 31, failed to appear Nov. 9 and a warrant to hold was issued. She again failed to appear on Nov.
Dec. 1 COVID-19 update: Four deaths 181 new cases 121 in hospital

Dec. 1 COVID-19 update: Four deaths 181 new cases 121 in hospital

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 in the Saskatoon (3) and South (1) zones, have died. Three individuals were in the 80+ age category. One individual, from the Saskatoon zone, was in the 60-79 age category.
Couple arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit appear in court

Couple arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit appear in court

A couple arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit had more appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court Nov. 30 but the matters were adjourned.
Three men accused of killing Battleford man appear in court

Three men accused of killing Battleford man appear in court

Three men accused of killing a Battleford man had more court appearances but the matters were adjourned again.
Safe schools plan deadline for second round of covid funding Tuesday

Safe schools plan deadline for second round of covid funding Tuesday

Today is the final day for Saskatchewan schools to submit funding applications to the Ministry of Education that will assist them in continuing to keep Saskatchewan students and staff safe.
TeleMiracle announces Sask. performers, some from Battleford

TeleMiracle announces Sask. performers, some from Battleford

TeleMiracle 45 has announced its lineup of 75 Saskatchewan performers featured on their upcoming telethon on Feb. 27-28, 2021. Among them are two Battleford bands who will be part of the overnight portion of the show.
Reality less harsh than Sask.’s mid-November COVID-19 modelling projections

Reality less harsh than Sask.’s mid-November COVID-19 modelling projections

On Nov. 19, the Ministry of Health released updated modelling information which provided four possible forecasts of what could happen in the coming months as COVID-19 spread across Saskatchewan. Several slides referenced Nov.
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