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Rapid housing projects approved for Sask. by Feds

Rapid housing projects approved for Sask. by Feds

Saulteaux First Nation one of the recipients
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Drive-thru ages now 51-54

Drive-thru ages now 51-54

Effective 1:00pm, April 15, 2021 the Saskatchewan Health Authority has changed eligibility for drive-thru and walk-in immunization clinics to ages 51-54 ONLY, with the exception of the Regina drive-thru, where eligibility remains 47-54.
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April 15 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 315,405 vaccinations, 293 new cases, 223 recoveries

April 15 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 315,405 vaccinations, 293 new cases, 223 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 7,956 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 315,405.
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Unity-based North West Terminal announces dividend

Unity-based North West Terminal announces dividend

It has been announced by the board of North West Terminal Ltd. of Unity that shareholders are receiving a dividend of $0.15 per share.
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Town hosting bat house workshop April 17

Town hosting bat house workshop April 17

Unity News
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City working towards a year-round good neighbour recognition program

City working towards a year-round good neighbour recognition program

There are hopes at North Battleford City Hall to keep the volunteer spirit going well beyond the snow-shoveling season.
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More fires for North Battleford and area fire departments to deal with

More fires for North Battleford and area fire departments to deal with

It has been a busier year than usual so far for local fire departments. In his latest report, North Battleford Fire Department chief Lindsay Holm reported a “larger number of fires” this year compared to last.
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April 14 COVID-19 update: One death, 307,449 vaccinations, 193 new cases, 222 recoveries

April 14 COVID-19 update: One death, 307,449 vaccinations, 193 new cases, 222 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 8,682 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 307,449.
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Playground news: cost savings found for Liberty Swing installation

Playground news: cost savings found for Liberty Swing installation

The city of North Battleford got some good news about the costs of installing a Liberty Swing at the natural spaces playground in Centennial Park.
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Cockrill supports budget: “what we needed to present”

Cockrill supports budget: “what we needed to present”

Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill is fully in support the provincial budget that was brought down in the legislature last week.
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