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Battle River Treaty 6 to receive COVID-19 vaccines this week

Battle River Treaty 6 to receive COVID-19 vaccines this week

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is reporting it is receiving its first shipments of COVID-19 vaccines this week. The shipment of Pfizer vaccine was due to arrive the week of Jan. 20 and clinics were to be set up Jan.
Jan 21 COVID-19 update: 227 new cases, 13 deaths

Jan 21 COVID-19 update: 227 new cases, 13 deaths

There are 227 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on January 21, 2021, bringing the provincial total to date to 21,338 cases. Thirteen Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.
Farmyard display enjoyed over the holiday season

Farmyard display enjoyed over the holiday season

Mayfair News
Crown opposes release of those who allegedly shot at RCMP on Onion Lake Cree Nation

Crown opposes release of those who allegedly shot at RCMP on Onion Lake Cree Nation

Alleged street gang associates accused of shooting at police who were pursuing them during a high-speed chase on Onion Lake Cree Nation had appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court Jan. 20.
Wind gives semi drivers a hard time

Wind gives semi drivers a hard time

Meota News
COVID-19 won’t be stopping Battlefords 2021 music festival

COVID-19 won’t be stopping Battlefords 2021 music festival

The Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival will run as scheduled this season after being cancelled last year.
SGI reporting 369 impaired offences in December

SGI reporting 369 impaired offences in December

SGI reported that there was still plenty of drinking and driving cases found during the December Traffic Safety Spotlight on impaired driving.
Staff changes at St. Peter’s School to start ‘21

Staff changes at St. Peter’s School to start ‘21

Unity News
Find new truth beyond your traditions and beliefs

Find new truth beyond your traditions and beliefs

It can be a challenge to become motivated about a new year. An old year like 2020 can continue to cause us indigestion.
N.B. man pleads not guilty in P.A. court to attempted murder

N.B. man pleads not guilty in P.A. court to attempted murder

A North Battleford man pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and elected to be tried by provincial court judge. Trent Fox, 19, has been in custody since his arrest in October 2020.
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