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Missing Onion Lake man allegedly held captive by gang members, say family

Missing Onion Lake man allegedly held captive by gang members, say family

An Onion Lake Cree Nation man who went missing Dec. 15 was allegedly held captive and drugged by gang members, according to his family who spoke to the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist on the condition of anonymity.
Health info potentially breached. Be careful what you click!

Health info potentially breached. Be careful what you click!

In consultation with the Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), eHealth Saskatchewan (eHS), the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health are providing an update on the eHealth malwar
Two fatalities in collision on Highway 3 near Prince Albert

Two fatalities in collision on Highway 3 near Prince Albert

On Dec. 21, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a head-on collision on Highway 3, approximately 5 km west of Prince Albert.
Housing benefit opened up to those in need who rent private housing

Housing benefit opened up to those in need who rent private housing

In an effort to improved affordable housing, the Province of Saskatchewan and Government of Canada announced on Dec. 21 an expansion of the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit (SHB).
Province sends out reminder around snowplow safety

Province sends out reminder around snowplow safety

As winter continues, the Government of Saskatchewan is out to remind everyone this winter season that when passing snowplows “It’s not a race. Give some space.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada suggests leaving your old Christmas tree in your backyard

The Nature Conservancy of Canada suggests leaving your old Christmas tree in your backyard

December 21, 2020 – If you’d like to prolong the holiday spirit and share the gift of giving with wildlife, then the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has a suggestion.
Licence and registration, please

Licence and registration, please

Last month, police in Saskatchewan caught 341 people driving while suspended and issued 558 tickets for driving an unregistered vehicle or a trailer.
In January, accused P.A. triple killer expected to elect how he wants to be tried

In January, accused P.A. triple killer expected to elect how he wants to be tried

After nine months of delays and adjournments, an accused triple killer is expected to elect how he wants to be tried.
Onion Lake woman facing charges in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Onion Lake woman facing charges in Alberta and Saskatchewan

An Onion Lake woman is facing drug trafficking charges in Alberta and breach charges in Saskatchewan. Tamarah Lee Dillon, 27, was denied bail in November and is being held at Pine Grove Correctional Centre for women in Prince Albert.
Housing benefit opened up to those in need who rent private housing

Housing benefit opened up to those in need who rent private housing

In an effort to improved affordable housing, the Province of Saskatchewan and Government of Canada announced on Dec. 21 an expansion of the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit (SHB).
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