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Man charged with accessory to murder of Tiki Laverdiere granted bail

A man charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Laverdiere was granted bail. Samuel Takakenew, 36, charged with accessory after the fact to murder, appeared by phone at a bail hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench Dec. 11.

Dec 11, 2020 8:06 PM Read more >

Turkey shoot carries on long-standing tradition

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Dec 11, 2020 7:07 PM Read more >

Moe says Trudeau and McKenna lied about carbon tax, which will now go to $170 per tonne by 2030

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Dec 11, 2020 5:07 PM Read more >

Trudeau goes it alone with new climate plan, proposes carbon price hike

Four years ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared side by side with premiers as he announced a “pan-Canadian” climate plan. On Friday, he unveiled his new “federal” strategy, flanked by members of his cabinet.

Dec 11, 2020 4:32 PM Read more >

Regina and Saskatoon drive-thru testing to expand in January

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding drive-thru testing hours in Regina and Saskatoon beginning in the New Year when appropriate staffing is able to be mobilized.

Dec 11, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >

Increased COVID-19 in Unity: visitor limitations in place

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Unity area and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of the virus

Dec 11, 2020 4:09 PM Read more >

Holiday cheer card for Veterans

Dear Editor The holidays will be different for all of us this year. The flights home will be empty; the tables will be set for far fewer.

Dec 11, 2020 2:49 PM Read more >

Northern Sask. residents to avoid non-essential travel outside the north

The Office of the northern Medical Health Officers for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Athabasca Health Authority and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority are advising all northern residents to avoid travel outside their communities unle

Dec 11, 2020 2:46 PM Read more >

Provinces seek $28 billion increase in Canada Health Transfer: Moe

Noticeable in his absence from the last sitting of the legislature on Dec. 10 was Premier Scott Moe.

Dec 11, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

Dec. 11 COVID-19 update: 246 new cases, 133 in hospital, 387 recoveries

There are 246 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 11, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 11,475 cases.

Dec 11, 2020 1:53 PM Read more >

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