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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of escalating COVID-19 activity in Saskatoon and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, incl

There is a spike in COVID-19 cases underway across the province, and the Battlefords and surrounding area have not been spared.

The Battlefords North Stars have announced their pre-season schedule now that the SJHL’s Return to Play has been approved. The North Stars begin their preseason at home Friday, Oct.

Police have arrested a second man in connection to the murder of Braden Richard Bull of Little Pine First Nation, whose body was found on Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Jan. 21, 2020.

There are 44 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 20, 2020, bringing the total to 2,439 cases.

As fall moves into winter, it is a great idea to grow something inside that is easy, economical and, of course, edible. Now that it is a bit chilly to enjoy being outside for long periods of time, it is nice to grow something inside.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infectious: Beauval October 17 Amy's Bar and Motel, Beauval Forks, 11 a.m. to 6 p.

Warning: Some may find the details in this story disturbing A Dangerous Offender hearing has been set for February 2021, in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench for a man convicted of attempted murder and charged with sexual assault, and choking to overc

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A woman arrested by the North Battleford RCMP Crime Reduction Team, which was sent to Onion Lake Cree Nation Aug. 12 to 16 to fight gang activity, had another appearance in court. Cheyenne Harper, 27, appeared in Lloydminster Provincial Court Oct.