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SJHL schedule released

SJHL schedule released

North Stars begin season vs Kindersley Sept. 24
Hatchet Lake COVID-19 outbreak still a concern

Hatchet Lake COVID-19 outbreak still a concern

The COVID-19 outbreak at Hatchet Lake Dene Nation continues to be a concern for the province. The latest numbers released by Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority report 104 active cases in the far northeast zone where Hatchet Lake is situated.
Integrated approach to health services in Lloydminster renewed

Integrated approach to health services in Lloydminster renewed

Ministers sign memo of understanding
July 12 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 1.3M vaccinations, 19 new cases, 21 recoveries

July 12 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 1.3M vaccinations, 19 new cases, 21 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 5,458 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,304,646.
NDP, Regina restaurant owner calling on Sask. gov’t to extend pandemic offsale licences

NDP, Regina restaurant owner calling on Sask. gov’t to extend pandemic offsale licences

The Saskatchewan NDP and Regina restaurant owner Josh McLean are calling on the provincial government to extend temporary offsale licences granted to restaurants during pandemic closures, after pulling them on short notice last week.
Wildfire update: Dillon residents evacuated to North Battleford

Wildfire update: Dillon residents evacuated to North Battleford

Now 103 active fires as of Tuesday
Saskatchewan Provincial Courts re-open

Saskatchewan Provincial Courts re-open

All permanent court points and most circuit court points have returned to regular sitting schedules. Chief Judge S. Metivier made the announcement July 12.
Shots fired from one vehicle at another on Hwy 4 south

Shots fired from one vehicle at another on Hwy 4 south

Battlefords RCMP are investigating a reported firearms incident from the early morning hours of Saturday, July 10.
Walk for Ashley Morin and Megan Gallagher concludes in North Battleford

Walk for Ashley Morin and Megan Gallagher concludes in North Battleford

This weekend saw the third walk of support and awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, in support of Ashley Morin’s family and friends. The family of Megan Gallagher also took part in the walk that began Friday, July 9 at 9 a.m.
Crafts, games and fun at the Tot Lot

Crafts, games and fun at the Tot Lot

Restrictions are now completely lifted and the Tot Lot in Battleford will be offering a full range of daily activities between now and the end of the month.
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