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March 16 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 4,245 more vaccines, 156 new cases, 161 recoveries

March 16 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 4,245 more vaccines, 156 new cases, 161 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 4,245 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 108,669.
Update: Foul play not suspected - Missing teen found deceased on park island

Update: Foul play not suspected - Missing teen found deceased on park island

UPDATE: The Saskatchewan RCMP has received several requests for updates in relation to the death of Jaxon MacDonald.
Humboldt loses its last taxi

Humboldt loses its last taxi

HUMBOLDT — Michael Behiel, Humboldt’s mayor, said the city is currently looking into options after the community’s last taxi service shut down— leaving no private or widely accessible public transportation.
City may beef up downtown bollards due to damage

City may beef up downtown bollards due to damage

The City of North Battleford is looking at switching out the bollards located downtown, due to mounting costs of repairing the current ones that are there.
Tisdale planning one per cent property tax increase

Tisdale planning one per cent property tax increase

TISDALE — Tisdale council has passed their budget with a one per cent mill rate property tax increase for the community. This is consistent with the rate of inflation.
Tweaks coming to city land pricing in 2021

Tweaks coming to city land pricing in 2021

A few tweaks are coming with respect to the City of North Battleford’s incentive policies and land pricing for 2021.
Detention of “The Two Michaels” a factor in SaskTel choosing Samsung, not Huawei

Detention of “The Two Michaels” a factor in SaskTel choosing Samsung, not Huawei

SaskTel announced on March 15 that Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. would be the sole vendor to supply SaskTel with its 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core.
Increased COVID-19 in Lloydminster area

Increased COVID-19 in Lloydminster area

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Lloydminster area and is urging residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, incl
Vaccine booking available to ages 70+ in North Battleford and area

Vaccine booking available to ages 70+ in North Battleford and area

Submitted by SHA COVID-19 vaccine booking is currently available today through Wednesday at 9:30-5:30 in the North Battleford area and space is available at our clinic for those eligible to receive the vaccine.
Preliminary hearing set for man accused of holding girl at remote cabin against her will

Preliminary hearing set for man accused of holding girl at remote cabin against her will

A preliminary hearing has tentatively been set for a man accused of holding a girl against her will for four days at a remote northern Saskatchewan cabin.
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