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RCMP investigate death of pedestrian hit by vehicle on the Big River First Nation

RCMP investigate death of pedestrian hit by vehicle on the Big River First Nation

On Sunday, Dec, 6, shortly after 12:30 a.m., Big River RCMP responded to the report of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle on the Big River First Nation. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located an unconscious 37-year-old man on the roadway.
Prairie provinces at high risk of extreme climate events: report

Prairie provinces at high risk of extreme climate events: report

A new report released recently on the impact of climate change on the country’s Prairie provinces shows the region is highly vulnerable to climatic shifts, and preparedness is, in many cases, lacking.
Rural resident brutally attacked after strangers ask for help with a stuck vehicle

Rural resident brutally attacked after strangers ask for help with a stuck vehicle

Battlefords RCMP are investigating after a fifty-five-year-old man was left in serious condition following an attack in a rural area near the city. According to Battlefords RCMP Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk, they received a call at about 11:30 p.m.
Budget deliberations night two focus on government, fire and protective services

Budget deliberations night two focus on government, fire and protective services

The second night of budget deliberations in North Battleford turned its focus on the city’s protective services on Monday evening.
Woman charged with murder of Tiki Laverdiere chooses trial by jury

Woman charged with murder of Tiki Laverdiere chooses trial by jury

A 34-year-old Onion Lake Cree Nation woman accused of killing Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere elected to be tried by judge and jury. The trial for Soaring Eagle Whitstone is scheduled for August 2022 in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench.
One-man Christmas parade just what the doctor ordered to raise Christmas spirits

One-man Christmas parade just what the doctor ordered to raise Christmas spirits

We’ve heard a lot about super-spreader events in 2020, but the one that took place in Thompson over the weekend wasn’t about anything more infectious than smiles and Christmas spirit.
Government offers up to $5,000 for small businesses for COVID-19 adaptations

Government offers up to $5,000 for small businesses for COVID-19 adaptations

The government of Saskatchewan announced a new “Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate” (SRAR) to help small businesses who have had to come up with ways to stay in business with all the new rules around operating safely in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sask. RCMP COVID-related calls reach 3,300; 49 result in charges

Sask. RCMP COVID-related calls reach 3,300; 49 result in charges

Submitted by Saskatchewan RCMP From March 1 to Nov. 30, the Saskatchewan RCMP received a total of 3,300 COVID-related calls for service. Of these, 49 have resulted in charges.

Massage Therapy Act introduced by Saskatchewan’s provincial government

The provincial government presented The Massage Therapy Act on Monday, Dec. 7.
Increased COVID-19 in Meadow Lake: visitor limitations in place

Increased COVID-19 in Meadow Lake: visitor limitations in place

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Meadow Lake area and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of the
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