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It’s official: the Grinch has stolen Christmas.

MELFORT — The City of Melfort council and staff have been busy over the past week discussing the 2021 city budget. The first meeting on Dec.

Correctional Service Canada advises that there are 24 inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, medium security unit, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. The individuals were from the Saskatoon and North West zones and in the 80+ age group.

The president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) has joined a chorus of leaders and citizens condemning racist comments made at an anti-masking rally held in Regina on Dec. 12.

After months of sitting side-by-side (well, two meters apart) with chief medical health officer Dr.

North Battleford Fire are reporting they responded to a structure fire Monday morning on the 1300 block of 108th Street in North Battleford. According to a news release, fire personnel found a structure fire in the south half of a duplex.

A North Battleford man facing attempted murder charges in Prince Albert had two more court appearances and remains in custody. Trent Fox, 19, was scheduled to enter a plea in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Dec.

The City of North Battleford have listed their holiday hours for their facilities. Here is a rundown of what they are for each one: , not listed are regular business hours. City Hall Thursday, Dec. 24 – Closes early at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec.

Shipments of initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada. This marks a historic day in Canada and an important step in the fight against COVID-19.