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Vaccine passports for events, venues won’t be required by Sask. government

Vaccine passports for events, venues won’t be required by Sask. government

As Saskatchewan approaches the end of pandemic-related emergency orders, Premier Scott Moe confirmed Tuesday that the provincial government is not looking at implementing vaccine passports moving forward.
New addition to STARS fleet an upgrade for Sask. medical service providers

New addition to STARS fleet an upgrade for Sask. medical service providers

REGINA - STARS Saskatchewan welcomed a new member to its fleet this week, one that president and CEO Andrea Robertson said will improve the crew’s ability to provide the best medical care possible to patients.
Saskatoon - Three cool down locations open on Canada Day weekend

Saskatoon - Three cool down locations open on Canada Day weekend

There will be only three cool down locations open for Saskatoon’s homeless during the Canada Day weekend with the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership working double time to get the word out as the city could continue to experience hot temperatu
Update - Armed robbery and theft of truck on Poundmaker II

Update - Armed robbery and theft of truck on Poundmaker II

UPDATE: RCMP say the suspect and vehicle have been located. BACKGROUND: Battlefords RCMP report that on June 29 around 5 p.m., they received two complaints of an armed robbery at two different businesses on the Poundmaker II First Nation.
Trial set in P.A. court for woman facing organized crime charges

Trial set in P.A. court for woman facing organized crime charges

A jury trial has been set for September in Prince Alberta Court of Queen's Bench for a Sturgeon Lake woman facing organized crime charges. Shania Yooya, 25, was arrested in April 2020 after RCMP conducted an investigation into organized crime.
Stewart taking over as Battlefords Housing Authority chair

Stewart taking over as Battlefords Housing Authority chair

Change is coming to the top of the board of the Battlefords Housing Authority. Amber Stewart confirmed in a post on Facebook that she is joining the board of directors of Battlefords Housing Authority as chair.
Re-paving project postponed to ‘22

Re-paving project postponed to ‘22

Highway 4 North and Territorial Drive costs keep rising
North Battleford’s Hailey Rose earns Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

North Battleford’s Hailey Rose earns Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

A North Battleford resident is one of 16 students across Canada to receive the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award. Hailey Rose is a recipient of the award, valued at up to $28,000.
One more death in North West zone

One more death in North West zone

One new death is being reported Wednesday in the North West in the provincial government’s COVID-19 report. The death was on a person in the 60-69 age group from the North West zone.
Canada Day – To Celebrate Or To Cancel

Canada Day – To Celebrate Or To Cancel

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