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Five things to know about the Feb. 16 CRISP report

Five things to know about the Feb. 16 CRISP report

Flu cases and COVID-19 continue weeks-long trend downward in the province.
EMBM & JPII french immerson program to host 8-day carnaval

EMBM & JPII french immerson program to host 8-day carnaval

The event will start on March 2 at EMBM with a pep rally that will bring together all staff and students who are in the French immersion program. 
NDP stops in Battlefords on their health solutions tour

NDP stops in Battlefords on their health solutions tour

Critics Vicki Mowat and Matt Love tour facilities and receive feedback in the Battlefords on health care challenges facing the area.
NDP slams government for “no plan” to retain immigrants

NDP slams government for “no plan” to retain immigrants

Opposition leader Carla Beck and critic Aleana Young were joined by international students calling for barriers to come down so they could stay in Sask.
First Person Exploits into the Unknown: An adventure in Seattle

First Person Exploits into the Unknown: An adventure in Seattle

While in Seattle, I got to answer the age-old question: are Canadians nicer than Americans? The answer, in my mind, is obvious.
David Milgaard's brother reacts to feds creating Joyce and David Milgaard's Law

David Milgaard's brother reacts to feds creating Joyce and David Milgaard's Law

The new commission would replace the current ministerial review process and be called David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law.
Family's pain renewed as Saskatoon killer freed too soon

Family's pain renewed as Saskatoon killer freed too soon

FSIN: Saskatoon woman's death at hands of convicted killer horrific.
Melko handed 12-year prison sentence for Ryan Gatzke's death

Melko handed 12-year prison sentence for Ryan Gatzke's death

Isaac Melko was sentenced to 12-years in prison. With pre-trial credit for time served on remand, he has about 7.8 years left to serve.
Shots fired in Meadow Lake home: RCMP investigating

Shots fired in Meadow Lake home: RCMP investigating

Black truck may be connected to the shooting at a home in Meadow Lake Tuesday, say RCMP.
Conservation dept. celebrates moose-tastic news

Conservation dept. celebrates moose-tastic news

Anony-moose? Another large four legged creature was recently relocated from the community of Cut Knife
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