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Fun at the hill

This was the scene Wednesday afternoon at the Don Ross hill where Community Safety Officers joined in the fun along with tobogganers and those sliding down the hill.

Dec 10, 2020 10:13 AM Read more >

Coyotes and a fox moving in: secure your garbage

Meota News

Dec 10, 2020 10:03 AM Read more >

Budget night three focuses on public works, leisure services

A lengthy night three is done for budget deliberations in North Battleford, and one final session will take place Thursday night before it goes to council next week.

Dec 9, 2020 9:43 PM Read more >

Jeremy Cockrill gives first speech in legislature as Battlefords MLA

John Cairns’ Leg Watch

Dec 9, 2020 3:14 PM Read more >

First speech in legislature for new Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Ryan Domotor

John Cairns' Leg Watch

Dec 9, 2020 2:38 PM Read more >

Dec. 9 COVID-19 update: Five deaths, 302 new cases

Five Regina zone residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. The individuals were all in the 80+ age group.

Dec 9, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

The turning point: Saskatchewan rolls out its vaccination plans for COVID-19

Regina – Saskatchewan is getting the first vaccine for COVID-19 a little earlier than expected, and will be getting more than expected, according to Premier Scott Moe.

Dec 9, 2020 1:25 PM Read more >

Province reveals details of vaccine distribution

The province has unveiled details of its plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine when it arrives. Premier Scott Moe, Minister of Health Paul Merriman, Chief Medical Health Officer Dr.

Dec 9, 2020 10:42 AM Read more >

‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive remains in custody after court appearance

An armed and dangerous Moosomin First Nation man who evaded arrest remains in custody after his first court appearance. Jonathan Swiftwolfe appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Dec. 8 by CCTV and the matter was adjourned.

Dec 9, 2020 8:28 AM Read more >

Canadian Rangers mobilize for Fond-du-Lac COVID-10 assistance

Will the Canadian Armed Forces be assisting Saskatchewan in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, as it has done in Quebec and Ontario? New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili asked about that during question period on Dec.

Dec 9, 2020 4:27 AM Read more >

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