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A resident of North Battleford has received a Royal Canadian Humane Association medal for bravery Mariano Ong, who is employed at Saskatchewan Hospital as a continuing care aide, was awarded in connection to an incident at the Hudson’s Pub in Saskato

Damage caused by a fire at Unity Composite High School turned out to be more extensive than expected for Living Sky School Division. The fire happened March 9.

Poundmaker Cree Nation wants to create its own police force to combat what they call a war on drugs. The band council passed a resolution to kick people off the Nation and declared a state of emergency on March 24.

Those that represent Saskatchewan’s farmers and businesses are disappointed with the Supreme Court of Canada deciding the carbon tax is constitutional because they say the tax causes hardship on its members.

Regina – The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is disappointed with the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling today, which found the federal government’s carbon tax constitutional, according to an emailed statement on March 25.

The latest focus of the local school divisions is the rollout of rapid COVID-19 testing in schools. The province recently announced that school systems will be rolling out the testing.

With the Supreme Court of Canada deciding the carbon tax is constitutional, the Saskatchewan New Democrats are calling on the province to negotiate a better deal with the federal government.

Ottawa – The governments of Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta suffered a defeat in their battle against the federal carbon tax on March 25 as the Supreme Court of Canada ruled 6-3 against their joint challenge.

MIDDLE LAKE — Around $2,000 worth of tools were stolen from a Middle Lake construction site on Lakeshore Drive. Humboldt RCMP said that during the early morning hours of March 20, a four-door car was seen near the residential construction site.

Submitted by SHA Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is attempting to notify staff of possible exposure to COVID-19 at Orion Dental Group, 4109, 70 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alta.