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Oct. 23 COVID-19 update: 33 new cases, 20 in hospital, 31 recoveries

Oct. 23 COVID-19 update: 33 new cases, 20 in hospital, 31 recoveries

There are 33 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 23, 2020, bringing the total to 2,591 cases.

Building codes development under scrutiny as climate goals loom

Canada’s building code development system is under scrutiny, with some analysts skeptical it can produce the high standards necessary to ensure construction that’s ready for the climate crisis.
Man arrested by N.B. gang unit pleads guilty in Lloydminster court

Man arrested by N.B. gang unit pleads guilty in Lloydminster court

An Onion Lake man arrested by the North Battleford RCMP Crime Reduction Team pleaded guilty in Lloydminster Provincial Court Oct. 19. Lyndon Belly, 34, was arrested Aug.
U11 and U9 girls’ hockey teams established in the Battlefords

U11 and U9 girls’ hockey teams established in the Battlefords

Now that hockey is opening up, something new is coming to the Battlefords: U9 and U11 girls’ teams.
RCMP gives its latest update to Battleford council, drugs an issue

RCMP gives its latest update to Battleford council, drugs an issue

Battlefords RCMP detachment gave its latest update to town council Monday and there were some highlights of note. RCMP Insp.
Estevan man charged for child pornography

Estevan man charged for child pornography

The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged an Estevan man with child pornography offences in relation to an investigation that began in August 2020 of numerous complaints about the accused Internet activities and making child porno
Buffalo Party platform wants same deals as Quebec, but does not include actual separation

Buffalo Party platform wants same deals as Quebec, but does not include actual separation

The party formerly known as “Wexit Saskatchewan” is now looking for something less than Wexit
60 new cases Thursday; 21 people in hospital

60 new cases Thursday; 21 people in hospital

From the province: There are 60 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 22, 2020, bringing the total to 2,558 cases.
SA: Potential COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Estevan, Lloydminster, Regina, Saskatoon and Warman

SA: Potential COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Estevan, Lloydminster, Regina, Saskatoon and Warman

From the SHA: 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: Estevan October 15 Michael's Bakery, King Street, 12:45
City of North Battleford puts residents first with infrastructure projects

City of North Battleford puts residents first with infrastructure projects

The City of North Battleford is creating a more vibrant city for residents through its infrastructure investment projects and its improved relations with surrounding First Nations communities.
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