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Saskatchewan's northern settlements wait on water woes fix

Saskatchewan's northern settlements wait on water woes fix

One of Saskatchewan's most far-flung settlements is inching closer to clean drinking water.
Lake swimming lessons offered locally

Lake swimming lessons offered locally

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Overnight incident requires dog and air units, three in custody

Overnight incident requires dog and air units, three in custody

UPDATE: Creedance Stone, 23, is facing five counts of pointing a firearm, flight from police, resisting arrest and possession of a firearm in a vehicle.
Damian Moosomin’s accused killer has bail hearing

Damian Moosomin’s accused killer has bail hearing

A woman charged with first-degree murder will have to wait a few more days to find out if she will be granted bail. Stormy Wapass-Semaganis, 23, from Edmonton, had a bail hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench June 14.
Inquest set into 2018 shooting death of Steven Rigby during police confrontation

Inquest set into 2018 shooting death of Steven Rigby during police confrontation

An inquest into the death of a 27-year-old man who was shot and killed by Saskatoon Police is set. The inquest by the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service into Steven Rigby’s death will be held June 21-25 in Saskatoon.
COVID-19 immunization update for June 14

COVID-19 immunization update for June 14

If enough residents receive their first vaccinations, the province will be able to enter Step 3 of Saskatchewan's Re-Opening Roadmap . The power to lift most, or all, public health restrictions is in your hands.
Light of Christ reports four COVID-19 cases for week of June 11

Light of Christ reports four COVID-19 cases for week of June 11

For the week ending at 4 p.m. June 11, Light of Christ Catholic Schools is reporting four positive COVID-19 cases in their schools.
June 14 COVID-19 update: One death, 903,442 vaccines, 55 new cases, 89 recoveries

June 14 COVID-19 update: One death, 903,442 vaccines, 55 new cases, 89 recoveries

If just one per cent of Saskatchewan adults get their first COVID-19 vaccine shot in the next six days, the province will begin Step Three of its Re-Opening Roadmap on July 11.
NSRBL swings into a new season

NSRBL swings into a new season

The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League is off to a roaring start in 2021. As of Monday the Kindersley Stallions were leading the league with a 3-0 record, ahead of the 2-1 Unity Jr.
Arrest made in break and enter on 100th Street

Arrest made in break and enter on 100th Street

Battlefords RCMP are reporting that an arrest was made in connection to a break and enter of a business on the 1700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford.
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