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Buffalo Party contests lawsuit over campaign bills

The Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan’s interim leader says lawsuits against himself and another candidate over allegedly unpaid campaign bills are “frivolous and vexatious.” In legal action filed in Alberta provincial court in Calgary on Oct.

Oct 21, 2020 8:07 AM Read more >

Grant application for bridges gets go-ahead from Battleford council

The Town of Battleford discussed making an Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant application for the north portion of the old Battleford bridge at their meeting Monday night.

Oct 20, 2020 8:40 PM Read more >

Increased COVID-19 in Saskatoon: visitor limitations in place

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

Oct 20, 2020 8:23 PM Read more >

Spike in COVID-19 cases includes the northwest region

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

Oct 20, 2020 3:31 PM Read more >

North Stars pre-season schedule is released

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.

Oct 20, 2020 2:32 PM Read more >

Second Onion Lake man arrested for murder of Braden Bull

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.

Oct 20, 2020 2:11 PM Read more >

Oct. 20 COVID-19 update: 44 new cases, 18 in hospital, 14 recoveries

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

Oct 20, 2020 1:53 PM Read more >

Growing sprouts an easy way to add variety to winter

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.

Oct 20, 2020 11:56 AM Read more >

Potential COVID-19 exposure in Beauval, Martensville, Meadow Lake, Regina, Saskatoon

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.

Oct 20, 2020 11:49 AM Read more >

Dangerous Offender hearing set for Smockum

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

Oct 20, 2020 8:40 AM Read more >

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