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North Battleford gets vaccine shipment for North West

North Battleford gets vaccine shipment for North West

The North West zone will start getting vaccinations this week. Sunday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority said that, during the weekend, 975 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were sent to North Battleford.
Jan. 17 COVID-19 update: Three new deaths, 20,159 vaccines delivered, 287 new cases

Jan. 17 COVID-19 update: Three new deaths, 20,159 vaccines delivered, 287 new cases

There were 3,232 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered yesterday in Saskatchewan - the highest one-day total to date. This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 20,159.
Mandevilla vines not hardy, but can be over wintered

Mandevilla vines not hardy, but can be over wintered

Mandevillas are a genus (and the common name) of a vine that is tropical or subtropical in origin. It was first described as a genus in 1840 and is commonly called rocktrumpet.

Battleford CAO caught up in Buffalo Narrows election case, cites discrimination

Northern Village of Buffalo Narrows Mayor Robert Woods and former chief administrative officer Ash Alam gave conflicting accounts of how a bylaw prohibiting people with criminal records from running in municipal elections came to pass.
Researchers to help feed the world, protect the planet

Researchers to help feed the world, protect the planet

Eighteen wide-ranging University of Saskatchewan crop research projects have been awarded a total of almost $5.
Jan. 16 COVID-19 update: Two new deaths, 16,927 vaccines delivered, 270 new cases

Jan. 16 COVID-19 update: Two new deaths, 16,927 vaccines delivered, 270 new cases

There were 2,857 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered yesterday in Saskatchewan - the highest one-day total to date. This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 16,927.
Fatal collision on Circle Drive in Saskatoon

Fatal collision on Circle Drive in Saskatoon

Saskatoon police patrol and traffic members have cleared the scene and traffic is once again flowing normally on Circle Drive between Attridge Dr. and College Drive after a fatal collision. At approximately 1:30 p.m., Jan.
Public invited to join in Traditional Ceremony in fight against COVID-19

Public invited to join in Traditional Ceremony in fight against COVID-19

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is asking all Saskatchewan people to come together on Monday January 18th to acknowledge and remember those we have lost to COVID-19, think of those who are battling it, recognize the efforts of our front line
Obstetrical services in Meadow Lake disrupted

Obstetrical services in Meadow Lake disrupted

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says a disruption of obstetrical services to the Meadow Lake Hospital will commence immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.
A tight squeeze: fail

A tight squeeze: fail

Turning right off 100 th Street at the Capitol Theatre corner is tight for cars and SUVs. It’s almost impossible for something bigger.
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