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Oct. 28 COVID-19 update: 67 new cases, 20 in hospital, 53 recoveries

Guideline enhancements for bars and nightclubs

Oct 28, 2020 2:22 PM Read more >

Moe discusses new mandate, but is questioned on Buffalo Party performance

The first order of business, once a fall session of the soon-to-be-formed Legislature takes place, will be getting a home renovation tax credit in place, according to Premier-elect Scott Moe.

Oct 28, 2020 1:48 PM Read more >

Man charged with murder of Jamey Roberts appears in La Ronge court

A man arrested after RCMP Crisis Negotiators and the RCMP tactical unit were called in to assist the Stanley Mission RCMP, had an appearance in La Ronge Provincial Court Oct. 26.

Oct 28, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Fireworks, even some controversy at mayor’s forum

It was a lively and sometimes even controversial all-candidates forum for the mayor’s race in North Battleford on Tuesday.

Oct 28, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

Volunteers gather to clean cemetery

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Oct 28, 2020 11:03 AM Read more >

No bail yet for N.B. man on weapons, assault charges

A North Battleford man facing assault, break and enter and weapons charges wasn’t released on bail. Brandon Holmes, 27, had a show cause hearing in La Ronge Provincial Court Oct. 26 but it was adjourned.

Oct 28, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

Preliminary hearing set for Sturgeon Lake man charged with manslaughter

A preliminary hearing for a Sturgeon Lake man accused of killing another Sturgeon Lake man has been rescheduled. Ryan Kyle Daniels, 40, is charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of Darwin Al Naytowhow, 48.

Oct 28, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Couple arrested by RCMP Emergency Response Team appear in Meadow Lake court

A couple appeared in Meadow Lake Provincial Court Monday after being arrested in a high-risk takedown by the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) Oct. 23.

Oct 27, 2020 3:04 PM Read more >

Oct. 27 COVID-19 update: Record high testing, 58 new cases, 24 in hospital

There are 58 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 27, 2020, bringing the total to 2,841 cases.

Oct 27, 2020 1:37 PM Read more >

USask plant scientists develop model for identifying lentil varieties best suited to climate change

With demand for lentils growing globally and climate change driving temperatures higher, a University of Saskatchewan-led international research team has developed a model for predicting which varieties of the pulse crop are most likely to thrive in

Oct 27, 2020 11:44 AM Read more >

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