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SIGA casinos staying closed indefinitely

SIGA casinos staying closed indefinitely

All Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority casinos in the province are remaining closed, including the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford.
Canada Post: Please keep your distance

Canada Post: Please keep your distance

Submitted by Canada Post As we continue to serve Canadians across the country during this challenging time, we are also seeking your assistance to help keep our employees safe.
Three Glaslyn businesses broken into

Three Glaslyn businesses broken into

On the morning of March 30, Turtleford RCMP were made aware of three break and enters to businesses in Glaslyn. It is believed the break and enters occurred late Saturday or early Sunday morning.
First Saskatchewan deaths from COVID-19

First Saskatchewan deaths from COVID-19

Saskatchewan is reporting that two residents of the province have died on Sunday from COVID-19. According to the province, the residents died in hospital as a result of complications related to the COVID-19 virus, in separate parts of the province.
Two COVID-19 deaths for Saskatchewan, five cases in hospital

Two COVID-19 deaths for Saskatchewan, five cases in hospital

On Sunday, March 29, two Saskatchewan residents located in separate parts of the province died in hospital as a result of complications related to the COVID-19 virus.
Prince Albert Police investigating after two adults, boy found dead in a home

Prince Albert Police investigating after two adults, boy found dead in a home

Prince Albert Police are investigating after two adults and a seven-year-old boy were found dead in a home. According to police, there was an incident in the 300 block of MacArthur Drive on March 29. When police arrived shortly after 4 p.m.
Loon Lake man facing child porn charges remains in custody

Loon Lake man facing child porn charges remains in custody

A Loon Lake man charged with numerous child luring offences still wasn’t given bail when he appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on March 25. Steven Joseph Lasas, 26, is charged with making and possessing child porn, and luring a child.
Next community grants committee meeting not to be held in-person

Next community grants committee meeting not to be held in-person

The city has announced that in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the next scheduled North Battleford Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grants Adjudication Committee meeting on April 29 will not be held in-person.
Make me a daffodil

Make me a daffodil

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Keller committed to stand trial in Jonson murder case

Keller committed to stand trial in Jonson murder case

One of two individuals charged with the first-degree murder of Mark Jonson in North Battleford has been committed to stand trial in Queen's Bench court.
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