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COVID-19 impacts SaskPower; CCS and SMR decisions years down the road

Regina– There’s no question the COVID-19 crisis has had an impact on SaskPower.
With the spring session over, next up is the fall election

With the spring session over, next up is the fall election

Regina– There was nothing normal about this past spring, with COVID-19 upsetting the economy and government.
UPAR work begins on 100th Street

UPAR work begins on 100th Street

The city of North Battleford is reporting that construction work has started on the 1200 Block of 100th Street. The street is closed at that location with no through traffic.The reason is due to UPAR 2020.
North Battleford warning people to be cautious around river

North Battleford warning people to be cautious around river

The City of North Battleford has issued a news release in which it is "strongly encouraging people to exercise caution on and by the North Saskatchewan River".
Heritage Saskatchewan launches photo contest

Heritage Saskatchewan launches photo contest

Submitted by Saskatchewan Heritage This summer, we are encouraging everyone in Saskatchewan to get in touch with the culture and heritage around them. Until Sept.
Wakaw RCMP lay charges in ATV rollover death

Wakaw RCMP lay charges in ATV rollover death

On July 4, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers from the Wakaw RCMP Detachment were called to a rollover of a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle on a rural property.
Suspension of rental evictions ends Aug. 4

Suspension of rental evictions ends Aug. 4

Regina – With thousands of people losing their jobs when the COVID-19 lockdown took hold in mid-March, there was a very real concern many people would not be able to make their rent payments.
Fatal rollover near Regina

Fatal rollover near Regina

On July 5, at approximately 3:35 p.m., Southey RCMP responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision with three injured persons on the 734 grid, located east of Highway 6 near Regina.
COVID-19 update: Nine new cases; 21 more recoveries; four in hospital

COVID-19 update: Nine new cases; 21 more recoveries; four in hospital

As of July 6, there are 805 total cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. This includes two new cases reported on July 4, four new cases reported on July 5 and three new cases reported on July 6.
Blaine Lake woman released on bail three months ago back in jail

Blaine Lake woman released on bail three months ago back in jail

A Blaine Lake woman who was released on bail in March is back in jail. Laticia Juba-Arcand, 27, was scheduled to enter a plea in Saskatoon Provincial Court on July 2. Instead, she was remanded in custody.
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