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NDP still seeks clarity on back to school after school year delayed a week

NDP still seeks clarity on back to school after school year delayed a week

Leader of the Opposition, NDP Leader Ryan Meili said the latest announcement by the Saskatchewan Party government still doesn’t provide the clarity necessary for going back to school with the COVID-19 pandemic, and that delaying the start of the scho
Town council meeting again at Town Hall, to be done virtually

Town council meeting again at Town Hall, to be done virtually

Despite speculation that the town of Battleford might resume full live council meetings this month, it has been announced they will stage another online meeting Monday night.
Premier Moe announces further resources, start date pushed back for schools return

Premier Moe announces further resources, start date pushed back for schools return

Highlights from Monday news conference
Boats and campers in hot demand across Saskatchewan due to COVID-19

Boats and campers in hot demand across Saskatchewan due to COVID-19

Two tough years prior to this year’s brisk sales
One new COVID-19 case reported Monday

One new COVID-19 case reported Monday

From the province: There is one new case of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 17, bringing the total to 1,581 total cases. The new case is located in the South West zone. Of the 1,581 reported cases, 172 are considered active.
Merchandise stolen from storage building in Humboldt

Merchandise stolen from storage building in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT — Approximately $200 dollars of merchandise was stolen after a storage building in Humboldt was broken into. The building is located within the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue, between 12th and 13th Streets.
Alberta man arrested south of Biggar, charged with arson, possession stolen property

Alberta man arrested south of Biggar, charged with arson, possession stolen property

An Alberta man wandering around the fields and a gravel road with no shoes or shirt was arrested and charged after a vehicle was found torched south of Biggar. According to Cst. Mark Wright of the Biggar RCMP, on Aug. 1 at about 9:10 a.m.
Carrot River including mail-in voting for municipal election

Carrot River including mail-in voting for municipal election

CARROT RIVER — Carrot River residents will be able to vote by mail-in ballots during the upcoming municipal election to decide the town’s future councilors and mayor.
Traces of ancient life tell story of early diversity in marine ecosystems

Traces of ancient life tell story of early diversity in marine ecosystems

If you could dive down to the ocean floor nearly 540 million years ago just past the point where waves begin to break, you would find an explosion of life — scores of worm-like animals and other sea creatures tunnelling complex holes and structures i
Masks protocol coming to Living Sky School Division

Masks protocol coming to Living Sky School Division

Living Sky School Division has provided an update to its return to school plans and mask protocols. The latest communication to parents came from board chair Ronna Pethick and director of education Brenda Vickers on Friday.
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