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Onion Lake woman appears in Lloydminster court on murder charges

Onion Lake woman appears in Lloydminster court on murder charges

An Onion Lake woman charged with the murder of an Onion Lake man had another court appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court and the matter was adjourned. Shari Heathen, 27, appeared Oct.
North Battleford man appears in La Ronge court on weapons charges

North Battleford man appears in La Ronge court on weapons charges

A North Battleford man facing weapons charges was remanded in custody after appearing in La Ronge Provincial Oct. 8. Stanley Mission RCMP arrested Brandon Holmes, 27, on Oct. 5.
Flu shots begin this week in the Battlefords

Flu shots begin this week in the Battlefords

The Saskatchewan Health Authority launched its flu vaccination campaign for 2020-21 on Monday, under the shadow of a global pandemic. The campaign is “truly going to be a campaign like no other because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr.
Moe brings campaign to Battleford to promote small business policies

Moe brings campaign to Battleford to promote small business policies

Premier Scott Moe made his second appearance of the campaign in the Battlefords on Monday, as he touted the Saskatchewan Party’s policies to help small businesses.
Oct. 19 COVID-19 update: 66 new cases, 18 in hospital, 10 recoveries

Oct. 19 COVID-19 update: 66 new cases, 18 in hospital, 10 recoveries

There are 66 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 19, 2020, bringing the total to 2,396 cases.
Potential COVID-19 exposure in Esterhazy, Maple Creek, Regina, Rosetown, Saskatoon

Potential COVID-19 exposure in Esterhazy, Maple Creek, Regina, Rosetown, Saskatoon

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Keeping them in mind

Keeping them in mind

Years ago, we knew a young fellow who used to love to say grace before meals. No matter how briefly or fervently he prayed he always added this comment: “And dear God, help our food to turn to energy and not fat.
Provincial candidates forum held for TV-only audience

Provincial candidates forum held for TV-only audience

Like most things impacted by COVID-19, the provincial all-candidates forum put on by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce had to make some adjustments in 2020.
Saskatchewan residents encouraged to get the influenza vaccine

Saskatchewan residents encouraged to get the influenza vaccine

Submitted The influenza vaccine is available to Saskatchewan residents today, Oct. 19. The Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging everyone to get their flu shot this season to help prevent the spread of influenza.
Three charged with Gatzke murder have more court appearances

Three charged with Gatzke murder have more court appearances

Three men charged in connection to the murder of Ryan Gatzke, 27, in Battleford last year had more court appearances.
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