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NDP to focus on jobs, paycheques in spring sitting

NDP to focus on jobs, paycheques in spring sitting

NDP Leader Carla Beck enthusiastic about spring sitting, but faces challenges from new Sask United Party as well as internal changes within the NDP.
Impaired driving: tough penalties start before .08 BAC

Impaired driving: tough penalties start before .08 BAC

Consequences start at .04 for experienced drivers, .00 for learners and novices.
Sask. government bans TikTok

Sask. government bans TikTok

In statement this afternoon, Government of Saskatchewan confirms it has banned the use of TikTok on government devices.
Sask. agreement in principle with Feds on health care deal

Sask. agreement in principle with Feds on health care deal

Health care agreement provides Saskatchewan with one-time $61 million investment and adds $111 million annually to their $6.4 billion provincial healthcare budget under bilateral agreements.
Weather Network forecasts a delayed spring

Weather Network forecasts a delayed spring

Some southern parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba "could look and feel wintrier than what we saw during the heart of winter."
Update: Demolition warrants caution on 100th Street, N. B'ford

Update: Demolition warrants caution on 100th Street, N. B'ford

The City of North Battleford is reminding residents that a crew is removing debris and assisting with a demolition on the 1500 block of 100th Street.
Battlefords RCMP investigate shot fired at home

Battlefords RCMP investigate shot fired at home

A gun shot was fired at a North Battleford home at approximately 1:25 a.m. on Feb. 27.
Sask United Party set to hold launch event

Sask United Party set to hold launch event

Prairieland Park in Saskatoon the venue for official launch of the newly formed Saskatchewan United Party
Photos: Donny Parenteau at the Dekker Centre

Photos: Donny Parenteau at the Dekker Centre

Parenteau has been playing music for decades, mastering the fiddle, guitar, and the mandolin.
B'ford town council honours Dani Williams for her impact on youth

B'ford town council honours Dani Williams for her impact on youth

In her Feb. 21 delegation to council, she presented the organization's new strategic plan, and announced her recent resignation following a four-year tenure.
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