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Biggar woman arrested by RCMP gang unit pleads guilty to weapons offences

Biggar woman arrested by RCMP gang unit pleads guilty to weapons offences

A Biggar woman arrested by North Battleford RCMP gang unit pleaded guilty in North Battleford Provincial Court Feb. 8 to weapons-related offences.
God has much to say about love

God has much to say about love

It is February, and each year the first thing that enters our thoughts is love. Along with various meanings, Oxford dictionary says regarding love “a strong feeling of affection.” Merriam Webster adds to that “out of kinship or personal ties.

‘Nurturing warriors’: Northern group begins healing project for men

The Men of the North men’s support group founded by Christopher Merasty in La Ronge celebrated its first anniversary launching a new project to reach more men in more communities.

Sask. uranium giant ups stake in laser technology to fuel small reactors

The world's largest publicly traded uranium company is betting big on a new laser enrichment technology that it says will help power Canada’s shift to a more eco-friendly future. Saskatoon-based Cameco Corp.

No personal information taken in Sask Polytech cybersecurity incident

The October 2020 cybersecurity incident at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is still affecting the institution. While most of the school’s problems have been addressed, challenges remain for the school.
Current wave of COVID-19 receding in much of the world, including Saskatchewan

Current wave of COVID-19 receding in much of the world, including Saskatchewan

According the John Hopkins University COVID-19 Dashboard, as of Feb. 11, Canada is currently 22nd in the world for the number of COVID-19 cases it has had to date.
Making the decisions that can mean life and death: Moe

Making the decisions that can mean life and death: Moe

Regina – This past week Premier Scott Moe, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Agency have been confronted with numerous complaints and backlash regarding its decision, announced Feb.
Man accused of murder, sexual assault, heading to trial in P.A. Court of Queen’s Bench

Man accused of murder, sexual assault, heading to trial in P.A. Court of Queen’s Bench

A man accused of murdering nineteen-year-old Zellall Highway and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl is headed to trial in Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench. A preliminary hearing for Nathan Waditaka, 20, was scheduled Feb.
COVID-19 cases 'trending in the right direction' says Moe

COVID-19 cases 'trending in the right direction' says Moe

Here are some of the highlights from Thursday’s COVID-19 news conference with Premier Scott Moe and Dr. Saqib Shahab, chief medical health officer for Saskatchewan: In his remarks Premier Moe noted that the numbers were moving in the right direction.
Crown withdraws child porn charges against Saskatoon man

Crown withdraws child porn charges against Saskatoon man

Child porn charges against a Saskatoon man were withdrawn by the Saskatoon Crown prosecution’s office. John P. Malsi, 22, had an appearance scheduled on Feb.
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