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Update: Most extreme cold warnings ended, north still affected

Update: Most extreme cold warnings ended, north still affected

Environment Canada says conditions will continue to improve.
B’fords RCMP Weekly Report: Multiple charges after report of man swinging an axe

B’fords RCMP Weekly Report: Multiple charges after report of man swinging an axe

Man arrested after refusing to pay for a meal in North Battleford.
North West College awards over $66,000 in entrance scholarships

North West College awards over $66,000 in entrance scholarships

During the 2021-2022 academic year, NWC distributed over $116,800 to their students and are on track to award a total of $120,000 in the current academic year.
Execs from grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims

Execs from grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims

The Competition Bureau announced in October it is launching a study to examine whether the highly concentrated grocery sector is contributing to rising food costs.
Battlefords Scuba Community hosts celebrity scuba event Nov. 27

Battlefords Scuba Community hosts celebrity scuba event Nov. 27

Mayor Leslie, Dustin Bohse, Pamela Connor and Chris Odishaw were in attendance to represent some of the community agencies and organizations that have donated mpore than $70,000 to the Battlefords Scuba Community.
During a frigid week outside, MLAs bring the heat to Leg

During a frigid week outside, MLAs bring the heat to Leg

Daily Leg Update - The final week of the fall sitting of the Leg proves to be a bit of a three-ring circus.
AIDS day walk in North Battleford aimed to banish stigma

AIDS day walk in North Battleford aimed to banish stigma

Saskatchewan has the highest rate of new HIV infections in Canada, and has had the highest annual rate in the country.
Legacy Trail Tour goes ahead in extreme cold

Legacy Trail Tour goes ahead in extreme cold

Extreme cold warnings on the day of the Saskatchewan Hospital Legacy Trail committee held their second tour out on the grounds of the site of the now demolished building. Joe Campbell and Valerie Higgs came to put up signs where the trail will be in the future. People opted to stay in their cars to drive it instead of risking frostbite by walking.
Health minister responds to auditor report on health staffing

Health minister responds to auditor report on health staffing

Provincial auditor says 2,200 health care professionals needed; Merriman says government will implement all the recommendations.
What to know about Vol. 2 of the 2022 Auditor’s Report

What to know about Vol. 2 of the 2022 Auditor’s Report

Auditor’s report includes findings on SHA staff shortages, PST compliance, and segregation of inmates.
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