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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Prairie Region has released operational and enforcement highlights that demonstrate how CBSA employees throughout the region have worked to safeguard communities while supporting the economy during these unpre

Donations to the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre are always a good thing, but there’s a way for that donation to pack a double punch this Christmas season.

Regina – The Saskatchewan Legislature rose on Dec. 10 after a short, 8-day session lasting two weeks. The session, the first one after the Oct. 26, was a chance for the Saskatchewan Party government to set its legislative agenda.

A concerned citizen reporting an erratic driver resulted in RCMP arresting an Alberta man and seizing a large quantity of drugs. Lowen Diehl, 36, of Penhold and Edmonton areas was arrested Dec. 7 by North Battleford RCMP.

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Two individuals in the 80+ age group were from the Regina and South Central zones.

Regina – New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili wants to know why Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 testing has not reached the level of 4,000 tests per day, which was province by the government for September. In question period on Dec.

A man charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Laverdiere is trying to get out of jail. A bail hearing for Samuel Takakenew, 36, in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench, is expected to be scheduled before his next provincial court appearance on Jan.

Saskatchewan is suspending most of its court operations starting next week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From Dec. 14 to Jan. 15, 2021, most trials, preliminary inquiries and in-person hearings will be cancelled.

ST. BRIEUX — Two men from St. Brieux were arrested and charged with methamphetamine and firearm related offences after the RCMP executed a search warrant pertaining to an illegal firearms investigation.

NIPAWIN — RCMP have been contacted after holiday lights were stolen from the trees in front of the town office in Nipawin. The theft had taken place on the night between Dec. 3 and 4.