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Increased COVID-19 exposure risk at Red Lobster, Saskatoon

Increased COVID-19 exposure risk at Red Lobster, Saskatoon

COVID-19 is everywhere in Saskatchewan. It is the responsibility of every person to strictly adhere to all public health orders and measures.
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Brush pile reignites: fire threatens farm yard

Brush pile reignites: fire threatens farm yard

Mayfair News
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Man who escaped custody at courthouse seeks bail

Man who escaped custody at courthouse seeks bail

A man who escaped custody while appearing in Meadow Lake Provincial Court is seeking bail. Christopher Gilbert Ernest, 23, escaped from the courthouse and fled on April 26. He was arrested in Edmonton on May 3 and brought back to Saskatchewan.
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Federal funding comes through for Battleford, other communities

Federal funding comes through for Battleford, other communities

Federal funding has come through for a number of Saskatchewan projects including an important one for the Town of Battleford.
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May 10 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 527,257 vaccines, 147 new cases, 266 recoveries

May 10 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 527,257 vaccines, 147 new cases, 266 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 9,124 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 527,257.
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Extension for North Stars head coach Brayden Klimosko

Extension for North Stars head coach Brayden Klimosko

The Battlefords North Stars are extending the contract of head coach and general manager Brayden Klimosko. It was announced on the North Stars’ Facebook page that the club and Klimosko had agreed to terms on a three-year extension.
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Iguana statue stolen from Battleford Furniture

Iguana statue stolen from Battleford Furniture

Battleford Furniture is looking for information on the whereabouts of an iguana statue that was stolen from the store on the weekend.
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Timon Prexler commits to Maryville University

Timon Prexler commits to Maryville University

The Battlefords North Stars have seen another one of its valued players commit to a university hockey program. Timon Prexler has committed to Maryville Saints Ice Hockey of the American Collegiate Hockey Association for the upcoming season.
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Tourist information booth to be offered

Tourist information booth to be offered

Meota News
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Abduction complaint investigation concluded; no charges to be laid

Abduction complaint investigation concluded; no charges to be laid

UPDATE: The RCMP Major Crime Unit-South has concluded the abduction investigation from the weekend and it’s been determined no charges will be laid.
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