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COVID-19 case at Bready School in North Battleford

COVID-19 case at Bready School in North Battleford

A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an individual in Bready Elementary School in North Battleford, according to the Living Sky School Division “We are working closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect
Oct. 31 COVID-19 update: 78 new cases, 29 in hospital, 81 recoveries

Oct. 31 COVID-19 update: 78 new cases, 29 in hospital, 81 recoveries

There are 78 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 31, 2020, bringing the total to 3,144 cases.
Majority of Canadian business leaders feel better prepared for future crises like COVID-19: Microsof

Majority of Canadian business leaders feel better prepared for future crises like COVID-19: Microsof

Accelerated digital transformation in response to pandemic has strengthened business resiliency
Canada's prison watchdog exposes violence, sexual coercion in prison

Canada's prison watchdog exposes violence, sexual coercion in prison

Warning: Some content may be disturbing Canada’s prison watchdog tabled a scathing report in Parliament Oct. 27 that put a spotlight on violence and sexual coercion behind bars. Dr.
USask-led Global Water Futures announces 12 new projects to advance water security across Canada

USask-led Global Water Futures announces 12 new projects to advance water security across Canada

After four years of transformative research, the University of Saskatchewan-led Global Water Futures (GWF) program—the world’s largest university-led freshwater research program —is launching the second phase of its seven-year mission with a $2.
Charges laid after six detachments pursue vehicle involved in alleged kidnapping

Charges laid after six detachments pursue vehicle involved in alleged kidnapping

On Thursday, Oct. 29, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Brooks RCMP in Alberta advised Maple Creek RCMP that two male suspects involved in an alleged kidnapping were travelling east on Highway 1, towards Maple Creek in Saskatchewan.
Two arrested by North Battleford RCMP Gang Task Force have more court appearances

Two arrested by North Battleford RCMP Gang Task Force have more court appearances

Two people arrested by the North Battleford RCMP Gang Task Force had more court appearances. Rae Ahenakew, 40, and Shynia Skeavington, 24, both of Mosquito First Nation, had appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court Oct. 26 and Oct.
Case against Hafford man facing child porn charges adjourned

Case against Hafford man facing child porn charges adjourned

A bench warrant to hold for a Hafford man facing child porn charges still hasn’t been activated after a lawyer appeared on his behalf in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Oct. 27. The court issued a bench warrant to hold on Kelly Beleznay, 55, on Aug.
Bail report ordered for Estevan man facing child porn charges

Bail report ordered for Estevan man facing child porn charges

An Estevan man accused of possessing and distributing child porn had an appearance in Estevan Provincial Court Oct. 27. The court ordered a bail verification report on Kyle Mansil Fiddler, 30, who remains in custody.
Oct. 30 COVID-19 update: 76 new cases, 22 in hospital, 41 recoveries

Oct. 30 COVID-19 update: 76 new cases, 22 in hospital, 41 recoveries

There are 76 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 30, 2020, bringing the total to 3,066 cases.
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