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Saulteaux First Nation had a grand opening on Friday, Jan. 29 of its new cannabis dispensary situated on Saulteaux-owned land at the corner of Highway 4 north and Forest Hall Road on the outskirts of North Battleford.

SaskTel is serious when they talk about providing service to rural and remote areas, as its most recent additions to its cell tower network are in many cases so far off the beaten path, you may have to consult Google Earth to find them.

There were 88 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,447. As of February 1, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.

A trial is tentatively set for a man charged in a major drug bust north of Biggar where an RCMP officer was shot last year. Kurt Miller, 39, is facing charges in North Battleford Provincial Court in connection to the incident in the R.M.

MELFORT — Melfort city council once again discussed the former Parkland Regional Care Centre during a recent council meeting.

HUDSON BAY — The Hudson Bay arena has faced some challenges this year due to COVID-19. Council approved the closure date for the winter season during their Jan. 26 council meeting. The last day for the arena will be Feb. 12.

MELFORT — Melfort city council made some final decisions for their $465,000 capital budget during their recent budget meeting. The Jan.

There were 120 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,359. As of January 31, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.

With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic – and the public health restrictions resulting from it – nowhere yet in sight, the provincial government announced a further extension to the Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP) program.

There were 148 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,239. As of January 30, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.