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There were 106 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,575. As of February 2, 109 per cent of the doses received have been administered.

According to the provincial government, the UK COVID-19 variant (B.1.1.7) has been detected in two residents in the Regina zone.

At 1942 Kramer Place in North Battleford, a structure fire was reported on Jan. 30 around 12:53 p.m. Police are looking for any information or witnesses that may have noticed anything or anyone between the times of Jan. 29, 5 p.m. – Jan.30, 12:53 p.

Steven Brown, Director of Finance in the City of North Battleford, has been unanimously selected by La Ronge town council as their new chief administrative officer at the town office.

Saulteaux First Nation had a grand opening on Friday, Jan. 29 of its new cannabis dispensary situated on Saulteaux-owned land at the corner of Highway 4 north and Forest Hall Road on the outskirts of North Battleford.

SaskTel is serious when they talk about providing service to rural and remote areas, as its most recent additions to its cell tower network are in many cases so far off the beaten path, you may have to consult Google Earth to find them.

There were 88 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,447. As of February 1, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.

A trial is tentatively set for a man charged in a major drug bust north of Biggar where an RCMP officer was shot last year. Kurt Miller, 39, is facing charges in North Battleford Provincial Court in connection to the incident in the R.M.

MELFORT — Melfort city council once again discussed the former Parkland Regional Care Centre during a recent council meeting.

HUDSON BAY — The Hudson Bay arena has faced some challenges this year due to COVID-19. Council approved the closure date for the winter season during their Jan. 26 council meeting. The last day for the arena will be Feb. 12.