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Former Wilkie resident to have book published

Former Wilkie resident to have book published

Tiare Fenrich, daughter of Marvin and DeeDee of Wilkie, had talked to me a year ago about the book she was writing and recently let me know she has completed it, with the launch to be made in North Battleford in 2021.
Sask. Hospital audit released - Here's your long weekend 'long read'

Sask. Hospital audit released - Here's your long weekend 'long read'

The Government of Saskatchewan Friday released the third party independent audit of the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility, and is acting on recommendations to repair identified deficiencies and strengthen governance and processes
COVID-19 update: Four new cases, three in hospital, four more recoveries

COVID-19 update: Four new cases, three in hospital, four more recoveries

There are four new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 4, bringing the total to 1,638 reported cases. Of the 1,638 reported cases, 36 are considered active. A total of 1,578 people have recovered.
Cut Knife RCMP search for individual involved in attempted robbery

Cut Knife RCMP search for individual involved in attempted robbery

Cut Knife RCMP are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at a business located on the 200 block of Broad Street in Cut Knife on Friday, February 14, 2020.
Woman arrested after multiple police agencies team up in theft investigation, appears in court

Woman arrested after multiple police agencies team up in theft investigation, appears in court

A Saskatoon woman charged in connection to numerous robberies that involved multiple police agencies in central Saskatchewan had an appearance in Saskatoon Provincial Court. On Sept.

Harvesting the garden

This has been a very interesting summer from the garden perspective. We had every type of weather ‑‑ cool periods, a bit of hot weather, drought and now we are getting rain.
P.A. area man appears in court on 2011 sexual assault charges

P.A. area man appears in court on 2011 sexual assault charges

A Prince Albert area man charged with a 2011 sexual assault had another appearance in court. Jason Glen Dreaver, 39, from Muskoday First Nation appeared in person in Prince Albert Provincial Court Sept. 2.
Potential COVID-19 exposure in North Battleford, Prince Albert, Shell Lake

Potential COVID-19 exposure in North Battleford, Prince Albert, Shell Lake

From the SHA: The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public that individuals who tested COVID-19 positive visited the following locations when they were likely infectious: August 28 from 12 p.m. -1 p.m.
Smart enough to not think I know everything

Smart enough to not think I know everything

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, said yesterday that continuing to be a farmer shows he is not too smart. I asked him if the pressure of his harvest was getting to him.
Onion Lake man found dead near St. Walburg, police suspect foul play

Onion Lake man found dead near St. Walburg, police suspect foul play

RCMP are investigating after a body was found west of St. Walburg on Tuesday. Police say the deceased is Tyrell Shane Lee Littlewolfe, 24, from Onion Lake Cree Nation. Police say the death is suspicious and suspect foul play.
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