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The Community Initiatives Fund is getting an emergency support grant from the provincial government of $4 million in 2021-22.

Following the weekend announcement, Premier Scott Moe defended the decision to move forward with lifting public health orders, despite the province not yet reaching its reopening plan’s set thresholds.

A preliminary hearing will be held for two people accused of robbing a Lloydminster hotel at gunpoint earlier this year. Kacey Dillon, Rocky Wuttunee and Jade Whitstone are charged with armed robbery and theft of a vehicle.

HUMBOLDT — The Horizon School Division raised flags alongside partner First Nations and community organizers to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.

A bail hearing for an alleged gang member didn’t proceed today at his request. A legal aid lawyer representing Raheem Hagan told the Meadow Lake Provincial Court on June 21 that her client has requested the hearing be adjourned to June 28.

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A Sandy Bay man facing numerous weapons offences was denied bail today in Meadow Lake Provincial Court.

It was once again a quiet June 21 as far as live activities are concerned on National Indigenous People’s Day in the Battlefords.