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Need an epidural? Be aware of a shortage of kits

The SHA says it is working to secure further supplies and ensure care teams are optimally utilizing existing supplies.

Jul 21, 2022 12:24 PM Read more >

Muskoday man charged with accessory in Drexlyr Whitehead's murder

23-year-old Drexlyr Randall Whitehead of Prince Albert was found deceased in Prince Albert on June 20, 2021

Jul 20, 2022 3:41 PM Read more >

Battleford man charged with assault after video goes viral

Homeowner posted video of assault.

Jul 20, 2022 2:49 PM Read more >

Sentencing delayed for accused in Tiki Laverdiere death

Tiki Laverdiere, 25, from Edmonton was in Saskatchewan in April 2019 to attend a funeral on Thunderchild First Nation

Jul 20, 2022 11:22 AM Read more >

Battleford mayor Leslie issues statement regarding assault video

Mayor Leslie said the town was 'completely saddened' to hear of the events, and called the situation 'disheartening.'

Jul 20, 2022 12:24 AM Read more >

Man accused of stealing house appears in Melfort court

Matthew Malley allegedly stole a house in June

Jul 19, 2022 8:11 PM Read more >

Gathering celebrates Battleford historian Don Light's 90th

A Light to the Battlefords for 90 years

Jul 19, 2022 7:39 PM Read more >

Trial set for woman charged in string of Meadow Lake mail thefts

Brenda Partridge was charged with mail theft after a woman was forcibly confined and assaulted

Jul 19, 2022 5:50 PM Read more >

North Battleford's CUplex is now InnovationPlex

The name change is effective immediately.

Jul 19, 2022 4:32 PM Read more >

Battleford: Video of Indigenous man's assault generates outrage

Homeowner posts video because “racism kills and it has to stop.”

Jul 19, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >