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The Saskatchewan NDP and Regina restaurant owner Josh McLean are calling on the provincial government to extend temporary offsale licences granted to restaurants during pandemic closures, after pulling them on short notice last week.

Now 103 active fires as of Tuesday

All permanent court points and most circuit court points have returned to regular sitting schedules. Chief Judge S. Metivier made the announcement July 12.

Battlefords RCMP are investigating a reported firearms incident from the early morning hours of Saturday, July 10.

This weekend saw the third walk of support and awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, in support of Ashley Morin’s family and friends. The family of Megan Gallagher also took part in the walk that began Friday, July 9 at 9 a.m.

Restrictions are now completely lifted and the Tot Lot in Battleford will be offering a full range of daily activities between now and the end of the month.

On July 10, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Warman RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover near the intersection of Valley Road and Range Road 3052 in Corman Park.

Provincial COVID-19 restrictions are off, but the fight to vaccinate people against COVID-19 continues at full pace in the Battlefords this week.

As I continue my daily Bible reading, I’ve just finished reading the book of Esther. Honestly, I found it a welcome change from the huge lists of people, their names and details of their responsibilities.

Dear Editor We just finished watching the 2020 Euro soccer final. The soccer players are true athletes, but what struck me the most throughout the whole series was the true patriotism of the players and fans.