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Five things to know about the March 2 CRISP report

Five things to know about the March 2 CRISP report

COVID-19 deaths are down, not much change seen as cases are low in the province.
Nature is Awesome - The pileated woodpecker

Nature is Awesome - The pileated woodpecker

Missing man's remains found in burned out house in Battleford

Missing man's remains found in burned out house in Battleford

Gregory Cope's family say they are "heartbroken" that he has been found deceased. RCMP are investigating his death as a homicide.
Unity resident thanks STARS for life-saving recovery in 2022

Unity resident thanks STARS for life-saving recovery in 2022

Unity resident, Sheldon Ducherer, and STARS team reunited after accident recovery in 2022.
Supreme Court: New trial for man charged in crash that killed his family

Supreme Court: New trial for man charged in crash that killed his family

The Supreme Court of Canada upheld Sask. Court of Appeal’s decision to order a new trial for Robert Major who was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Stolen vehicle collides with school bus in North Battleford

Stolen vehicle collides with school bus in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP is investigating the collision and working to locate the driver of the stolen car.
50% building-wide sale highlights Humane Society's overcrowding

50% building-wide sale highlights Humane Society's overcrowding

Brandon Corbeil, the humane society’s temporary and assistant manager, says the shelter usually sees a spike in spring but is now overcrowded months ahead of normal.
NDP to focus on jobs, paycheques in spring sitting

NDP to focus on jobs, paycheques in spring sitting

NDP Leader Carla Beck enthusiastic about spring sitting, but faces challenges from new Sask United Party as well as internal changes within the NDP.
Impaired driving: tough penalties start before .08 BAC

Impaired driving: tough penalties start before .08 BAC

Consequences start at .04 for experienced drivers, .00 for learners and novices.
Sask. government bans TikTok

Sask. government bans TikTok

In statement this afternoon, Government of Saskatchewan confirms it has banned the use of TikTok on government devices.
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