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April 29 first 'Hazardous Waste Day' of 2023 for North B'frd

Residents of North Battleford can drop off their items at the City’s Public Works shop at 11112-6th Avenue between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 29.

Apr 20, 2023 1:42 PM Read more >

Agribition posts turnaround in 2022, big plans for 2023

Revenue was a record $4.74 million, profit was $83,450, marking a turnaround for Canadian Western Agribition.

Apr 20, 2023 11:29 AM Read more >

News-Optimist delivery delayed by winter storm

Delivery expected Friday.

Apr 20, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Health care, SIS program hot topics at cabinet Bear Pit at SUMA

Most of the provincial cabinet attended this year’s 2023 SUMA bear pit session virtually because of the snowstorm.

Apr 19, 2023 4:24 PM Read more >

Accusations fly over leaked SHA memo to Lanigan hospital staff

Daily Leg. Update - NDP erupts at government, accuses them of muzzling health care workers during their recent health care tour.

Apr 19, 2023 12:02 PM Read more >

Politicians react to Onion Lake lawsuit on Sask. First Act

Minister Bronwyn Eyre still confident in constitutionality of Sask First Act despite lawsuit from Onion Lake Cree Nation.

Apr 19, 2023 10:19 AM Read more >

Onion Lake RCMP investigate armed car jacking, search for three people

If you have information about this incident or know where any of the three wanted individuals are, call Onion Lake RCMP by dialling 306-344-5550 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Apr 18, 2023 10:25 PM Read more >

Province, feds invest in 21 infrastructure projects in Sask.

Federal Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Don McMorris announce a joint investment of over $42.1 million to support 21 infrastructure projects.

Apr 18, 2023 4:02 PM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP investigating after bullets hit house, vehicle

The RCMP are seeking any information regarding the shooting, including any video from the areas of MacKenzie King Crescent or St. Laurent Drive from midnight to 1 a.m.

Apr 18, 2023 2:34 PM Read more >

Marit apology after Queen’s medal nominee pleads guilty

Agriculture Minister David Marit says individual he nominated for a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal was asked to return the medal after being charged and pleading guilty to domestic assault.

Apr 18, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

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