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Not vaccinated? Proof of negative tests are going to cost you

Not vaccinated? Proof of negative tests are going to cost you

If you want to prove you're negative, you are responsible for purchasing a test from a private test provider
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Battlefords Indian and Metis Friendship Centre hosts truth and reconciliation event

Battlefords Indian and Metis Friendship Centre hosts truth and reconciliation event

One of the events planned for the day, which is a federal and municipal holiday
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Man residing at day care accused of child porn was also handivan manager

Man residing at day care accused of child porn was also handivan manager

A Marshall man accused of sexually assaulting children and distributing child porn also worked for the Lloydminster HandiVan Society
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Fireworks to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in North Battleford

Fireworks to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in North Battleford

Fireworks will take place at King Hill
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Lloydminster drive-thru COVID-19 testing site reverting to referral appointments only

Lloydminster drive-thru COVID-19 testing site reverting to referral appointments only

Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are mild, should get tested immediately. Anyone who receives a negative test result but continues to experience COVID-19 symptoms should be retested
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Walking for the Children takes place at The Ridge

Walking for the Children takes place at The Ridge

Walk to the Battleford Industrial School cemetery in memory of residential school childten
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Historian Bill Waiser shares history knowledge at The Ridge

Historian Bill Waiser shares history knowledge at The Ridge

Author was part of a study group at The Ridge about Saskatchewan history
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New owners have a vision for former Government Ridge in Battleford

New owners have a vision for former Government Ridge in Battleford

Art gallery, interpretive centre included in the vision for the historic area
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Honouring Their Voices walk pays tribute to Kamloops victims

Honouring Their Voices walk pays tribute to Kamloops victims

Stakes placed at Don Ross Hill were removed and relocated to Red Pheasant's urban property.
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North Stars blast Hounds in the Battlefords

North Stars blast Hounds in the Battlefords

Fast and furious game sees North Stars fill the net with six goals
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