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Dangerous offender may be headed to Saskatchewan: Edmonton Police

Dangerous offender may be headed to Saskatchewan: Edmonton Police

Edmonton Police are warning the public that Clint Carifelle, 30, is a dangerous offender who has removed the monitoring ankle bracelet that was placed on him due to his violent tendencies.
Latest SHA update focuses on vaccine rollout, rapid testing

Latest SHA update focuses on vaccine rollout, rapid testing

Here are some highlights from Thursday’s latest Saskatchewan Health Authority news conference including Scott Livingston’s, CEO, and Dr. Saqib Shahab, chief medical health officer for the province. In his remarks Dr.
Onion Lake man serving time on Saskatchewan charges to have bail hearing in Alberta

Onion Lake man serving time on Saskatchewan charges to have bail hearing in Alberta

An Onion Lake man currently serving time on charges from Saskatchewan has a bail hearing in Alberta on charges out of that province. Michael Patrick Hill, 23, was scheduled to enter a plea in Sherwood Park Provincial Court on Feb.
Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show planned for June, 2-3

Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show planned for June, 2-3

Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is a go for North Dakota in May
Quit boxing with one hand tied behind your back!

Quit boxing with one hand tied behind your back!

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, feels church people hide behind religious words, liturgical seasons and traditions that are smoke and mirrors to others.
Sisters who grew up in Battlefords produce children’s e-book

Sisters who grew up in Battlefords produce children’s e-book

Two sisters who grew up in the Battlefords have teamed up to produce a children’s e-book. The book is The Hill by the Lake , written by Linnea Bargen-Koehn and Natahna Bargen-Lena.
Feb. 25 COVID-19 update: 211 new cases, one death

Feb. 25 COVID-19 update: 211 new cases, one death

Vaccine Delivery There were 2,057 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 65,436.
SaskPower warns of scam

SaskPower warns of scam

Regina – It can seem that half the time your phone rings, there’s another scammer on the other end. On Feb. 25, SaskPower put out a warning regarding yet another scam trying to involve the Crown Corporation.
Telemiracle powers through in spite of pandemic

Telemiracle powers through in spite of pandemic

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One year later not much progress in case against man accused of holding girl at remote cabin

One year later not much progress in case against man accused of holding girl at remote cabin

Almost one year later, there has been little progress in the case against a man accused of holding a girl against her will at a remote northern Saskatchewan cabin.
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