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Saskatoon to host U30 west curling championship

Saskatoon to host U30 west curling championship

Saskatoon will be hosting the inaugural SGI Canada Best of the West Under-30 Curling Championship set from April 22 to 24 at the Nutana Curling Club.
Saskatoon saves money while managing pandemic

Saskatoon saves money while managing pandemic

Saskatoon officials have lauded the city’s efforts in surviving the challenges last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still managing to provide services to the public despite all the health restrictions and protocols implemented by the Saskatc
City of Saskatoon announces new projects; leisure centers open

City of Saskatoon announces new projects; leisure centers open

A total of 150 calming installations will be permanently constructed in 39 neighbourhoods in the city of Saskatoon with the project eyed for completion before the end of summer.
More drive thru, walk in vaccine options available this weekend

More drive thru, walk in vaccine options available this weekend

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced some more options for obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine in the Battlefords this weekend The drive thru is open at Finning Cat, 391 Yellowhead highway 16 west of Battlefords on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Ju
July 21 COVID-19 update: 276 active cases, 53 new cases, 19 recoveries, no deaths

July 21 COVID-19 update: 276 active cases, 53 new cases, 19 recoveries, no deaths

Vaccines Reported An additional 5,413 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,358,720.
Gang task force making progress: S/Sgt. Teniuk

Gang task force making progress: S/Sgt. Teniuk

Battlefords RCMP Officer-in-Charge Jason Teniuk was before Battleford town council Monday with the latest update on happenings at the detachment. A big focus of Teniuk’s report was the gang task force in relation to staffing at the detachment.
Trial set for Red Pheasant man accused of breaking into home, assaulting occupant with rifle stock

Trial set for Red Pheasant man accused of breaking into home, assaulting occupant with rifle stock

A trial is set for a Red Pheasant First Nation man charged with breaking into a residence and assaulting one of its occupants with a rifle stock.
RCMP Weekly Report - Car theft victim stabbed

RCMP Weekly Report - Car theft victim stabbed

Battlefords RCMP responded to 524 calls for service from Wednesday, July 14, through Tuesday, July 20. These included: * 10 missing persons reported. One investigation is still active. - Update: Skyler Tinker, 13 is still missing.
NSRBL quarter-finals are underway

NSRBL quarter-finals are underway

The postseason is under way in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League and there have already been a few surprises involving the Battlefords-based teams.
Vaccines for kids not likely until after Christmas

Vaccines for kids not likely until after Christmas

If you think your younger kids will soon be vaccinated against COVID-19, guess again.
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