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May 17 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 600,000+ vaccines, 178 new cases, 293 recoveries

May 17 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 600,000+ vaccines, 178 new cases, 293 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 12,173 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 603,125.
Draw for Rustic Nine season pass

Draw for Rustic Nine season pass

Rustic Nine Golf Course has announced the winner of an annual draw of all the patrons that golfed there last season. The winner of the free Season Pass for 2021 is Kim Ring from North Battleford, who received her free pass from owner Victor Liebaert.
'Nurturing Hope' explored by students, staff

'Nurturing Hope' explored by students, staff

Catholic Education Week
Canada not getting an accurate account of methane emissions

Canada not getting an accurate account of methane emissions

Methane emissions from upstream oil and gas production are significantly underestimated in Canada, according to a recently published study, confirming what researchers have been saying for years.
More positive COVID-19 cases at Light of Christ division

More positive COVID-19 cases at Light of Christ division

Light of Christ Catholic School division is reporting that for the week ending May 14 there were three positive cases reported in their schools.
Crimestoppers – Looking for stolen credit card culprit

Crimestoppers – Looking for stolen credit card culprit

From Crimestoppers, Battlefords RCMP needs your assistance to identify this female for using a stolen credit card to make several purchases at a cell phone business and food store in North Battleford on April 17.
Hit and run vehicle being sought, may have Alberta plates

Hit and run vehicle being sought, may have Alberta plates

The Saskatoon Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle believed to have been involved in a fatal collision last week. Police are seeking a blue, 2007 Jeep Compass.
Sexual Assault Awareness Week in the Battlefords

Sexual Assault Awareness Week in the Battlefords

Representatives of Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre were on hand for two separate flag-raisings in North Battleford and in Battleford on Monday morning, to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Week.
Warrant to hold for Meota man charged with 1st-degree murder vacated

Warrant to hold for Meota man charged with 1st-degree murder vacated

A warrant to hold for Michael MacKay was cancelled after his lawyer appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court May 17.
Eyes on the sky watching for rain

Eyes on the sky watching for rain

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