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Calgary man sentenced in Meadow Lake court on drugs, weapon charges

Calgary man sentenced in Meadow Lake court on drugs, weapon charges

At the time of Obong's arrest in Saskatchewan, he was wanted by Calgary Police
Preliminary hearing set for Jacob Sewap's accused killer

Preliminary hearing set for Jacob Sewap's accused killer

Police responded to an assault at a residence in Sandy Bay in December 2020 and 54-year-old Sewap was found injured. He died as a result of his injuries in early January 2021
Without carbon capture, Canada will not meet climate goals

Without carbon capture, Canada will not meet climate goals

Carbon capture not only prevents the release of CO2 into the atmosphere but can also reduce overall accumulation
Is support for the Freedom Convoy waning?

Is support for the Freedom Convoy waning?

Results suggest support for the convoy's call to reduce pandemic restrictions in general has dropped
Woman charged in Moosomin's death gets bail a second time

Woman charged in Moosomin's death gets bail a second time

Melissa Semaganis, 41, of Poundmaker First Nation had a bail hearing Thursday in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench
Survey shows 50 per cent in favour of loosening COVID restrictions

Survey shows 50 per cent in favour of loosening COVID restrictions

Those in favour of ending restrictions are much more likely to have positive outlooks for the future while those opposed feel the opposite
Five things to know about COVID protocols in SHA facilities next week

Five things to know about COVID protocols in SHA facilities next week

Proof of vax requirements will be lifting in Sask. Health Authority facilities next week
Battlefords RCMP Report: Man decides after all not to report theft of money for sex

Battlefords RCMP Report: Man decides after all not to report theft of money for sex

A man suspected of stealing extension cords was found with a backpack full of them
North Battleford issues statement regarding population decline

North Battleford issues statement regarding population decline

City pledges to address issue by focusing on regional initiatives
Spanish Flu – 1918-1920 – Notes from Saskatchewan's past

Spanish Flu – 1918-1920 – Notes from Saskatchewan's past

The following is a short summary of Joan Champ’s January 13, 2003 Paper, “The Impact of the Spanish Influenza Epidemic on Saskatchewan Farm Families, 1918-1919”, Prepared for Saskatchewan Western Development Museum’s “Winning the Prairie Gamble” 2005 Exhibit.
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