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North Saskatchewan River Basin Council launch Notice Nature

North Saskatchewan River Basin Council launch Notice Nature

The North Saskatchewan River Basin Council is launching a youth engagement initiative called Notice Nature.
UPDATE: Regina Police charge fourth person in recent homicide investigation

UPDATE: Regina Police charge fourth person in recent homicide investigation

A fourth individual has been charged in connection with a recent homicide in Regina this weekend, as police continued to investigate the death of 52-year-old Robert Henry Fuchs.
SHA approves 2021-22 budget

SHA approves 2021-22 budget

From the SHA: The Saskatchewan Health Authority's (SHA) Board of Directors today approved a $4.36 billion operating budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, as well as a capital expenditure plan of more than $159 million for 2021-22.
One more COVID-19 death in North West

One more COVID-19 death in North West

One new death is being reported Wednesday in the provincial government’s COVID-19 report. The death was on a person in the 70-79 age group from the North West zone.
June 23 COVID-19 update: One death, 1,023,698 vaccines, 32 new cases, 64 recoveries

June 23 COVID-19 update: One death, 1,023,698 vaccines, 32 new cases, 64 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 18,423 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,023,698.
On June 24, 2nd Dose eligibility is 28 Days between doses

On June 24, 2nd Dose eligibility is 28 Days between doses

From the SHA: Effective, 8 a.m., June 24, 2021, residents are eligible for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine a minimum of 28 days after they receive the first dose.
North Stars hire Childerhose as assistant coach

North Stars hire Childerhose as assistant coach

The Battlefords North Stars have announced Garry Childerhose has been hired as the new assistant coach for the club. Childerhose has previously been an assistant with head coach Mike Reagan in Flin Flon, Man.
Seeking a cheaper method for hydrogen-based fuels

Seeking a cheaper method for hydrogen-based fuels

CLS key to new research
Choice shots from the Battlefords' Camera Club

Choice shots from the Battlefords' Camera Club

The Battlefords’ Camera Club held their spring competition on Thursday, June 10. The club typically holds two competitions per year, but this was the first one since the pandemic broke out, and the first time the competition was done virtually.
Arrests made after firearms discharged at public in Shellbrook

Arrests made after firearms discharged at public in Shellbrook

From the RCMP: On Saturday, June 19, 2021 around 3:00 a.m., Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook RCMP received a complaint of a robbery with a firearm at a rural location in the RM of Shellbrook.
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