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Saskatchewan seeks to build a containment level 4 lab to research pandemics

Saskatchewan seeks to build a containment level 4 lab to research pandemics

Vertical integration, where you control all aspects of your operation, is what Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is aiming for in preparation for the next pandemic, as well as dealing with continuing variants of COVID-
NB council hears energy audit update, several cost-savings identified

NB council hears energy audit update, several cost-savings identified

North Battleford city council received some good news at Monday’s meeting on ways they can save money on energy at their facilities. Council received some early findings from an energy audit being conducted at city facilities.
Economic impacts of COVID-19 a concern for chamber

Economic impacts of COVID-19 a concern for chamber

The continued restrictions on business remain a concern for members of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. At their board meeting Feb. 16, board members expressed concerns about the impact of the restrictions on businesses.
Council votes to not sell park land for Elizabeth expansion, wants more information

Council votes to not sell park land for Elizabeth expansion, wants more information

HUMBOLDT — Council wants more information before it sells a slice of St. Elizabeth Park land to The Elizabeth Retirement Community for a 16-suite expansion. At its Feb. 22 meeting, council voted to not sell the land to Stewart Properties.
Saskatchewan seeks to build a containment level 4 lab to research pandemics

Saskatchewan seeks to build a containment level 4 lab to research pandemics

Vertical integration, where you control all aspects of your operation, is what Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is aiming for in preparation for the next pandemic, as well as dealing with continuing variants of COVID-
Feb. 24 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 683 more vaccinations, 56 new cases, 158 recoveries

Feb. 24 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 683 more vaccinations, 56 new cases, 158 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery In addition to 81 per cent of long-term care residents having received their first dose and 46 per cent of long term care residents having received both first and second doses, 76 per cent of Saskatchewan's personal care homes have n
Sexual assaults, domestic violence, mental health calls rise for NEOSS

Sexual assaults, domestic violence, mental health calls rise for NEOSS

EAST CENTRAL — Since the fall, North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) staff have been reporting an increase of calls for help from survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and those seeking mental health assistance.
At what point do we move on from a tragedy like the Humboldt bus crash?

At what point do we move on from a tragedy like the Humboldt bus crash?

At what point do we move on from a tragedy, and is three years too soon? That was the fundamental question raised by New Democratic Party Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon in a press release on Feb.
City council greets housing authority manager with questions on security

City council greets housing authority manager with questions on security

North Battleford city council members had questions for the manager of the Battlefords Housing Authority this week, having heard complaints from within the community about conditions faced by tenants, especially seniors, and neighbours.
Committee struck for memorial policy

Committee struck for memorial policy

As expected, North Battleford council has approved setting up a short term policy committee to develop a city-wide comprehensive memorial policy.
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