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Getting away still means meeting the treat of COVID-19

Getting away still means meeting the treat of COVID-19

I told Ed yesterday, “We now have the green light to travel within our province of British Columbia if we practice social distancing as we roam about.” It is good news as many want to get away from being stuck in their own home and community.
Former farmer and rancher turns 99

Former farmer and rancher turns 99

Baljennie News
Loon Lake Man sentenced to five years in prison for child porn, luring children

Loon Lake Man sentenced to five years in prison for child porn, luring children

WARNING: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some. Discretion is advised. A Loon Lake man was sentenced to five years in prison for possession of child pornography and child luring.
Special council meeting today to deal with disaster assistance

Special council meeting today to deal with disaster assistance

The City of North Battleford has announced it is holding a Special Council meeting this afternoon - Thursday, July 9 - at 1:15 pm.
Record number of boats on the lake last weekend

Record number of boats on the lake last weekend

Meota News
Riding off into the sunset: Herb Cox reflects on his final Leg session

Riding off into the sunset: Herb Cox reflects on his final Leg session

Still an MLA until September
Heightened water risk around Prince Albert

Heightened water risk around Prince Albert

From the province: The Water Security Agency (WSA) is updating the public of rapidly increasing flows on the North Saskatchewan River around Prince Albert.
NSRBL season begins

NSRBL season begins

For the teams of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League it is finally, officially time to “play ball”.
Possible COVID-19 exposure in Lloydminster

Possible COVID-19 exposure in Lloydminster

Public Health officials in Saskatchewan have issued a public health advisory to residents of Lloydminster and area about an individual who tested COVID-19 positive who visited a number of locations in the city.
Small cell sites and coming 5G improve connectivity in small town Saskatchewan

Small cell sites and coming 5G improve connectivity in small town Saskatchewan

Regina – In the digital 21st century economy, connectivity to both the internet and cellular service is life.
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