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June 22 COVID-19 update: More than a million shots, 36 new cases, 87 recoveries, no deaths

June 22 COVID-19 update: More than a million shots, 36 new cases, 87 recoveries, no deaths

Vaccines Reported An additional 6,496 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,005,275.
Regina Police identify victim, charge three in connection to city’s 6th homicide

Regina Police identify victim, charge three in connection to city’s 6th homicide

Regina police have charged three individuals in connection to a homicide that occurred in the north-central area of the city over the weekend. On June 18 at approximately 12 a.m.
Fireworks on King Hill July 1

Fireworks on King Hill July 1

Canada Day celebrations will go ahead in North Battleford on July 1 with a fireworks display on King Hill. The plan is for the city to host a drive-in fireworks display, starting at 10:45 p.m., weather permitting.
Haves, have-nots becoming clearer in NSRBL season

Haves, have-nots becoming clearer in NSRBL season

The NSRBL baseball season made it to week three this week, and already there are a few teams standing out at the top of the standings — and a few that are not.
Mental health assessment ordered for man who prompted dangerous persons alert

Mental health assessment ordered for man who prompted dangerous persons alert

A mental health assessment has been ordered for a 29-year-old man who allegedly assaulted a 74-year-old man before fleeing with an axe. Jordan Andrew Scott Nelson of Meadow Lake is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault with a weapon.
Delay in Pfizer shipment this week

Delay in Pfizer shipment this week

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising residents that there has been a delay in the shipment of Pfizer vaccines expected to arrive the week of June 21.
McGuire retiring from BUH Foundation

McGuire retiring from BUH Foundation

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has announced their longtime executive director, Claudette McGuire, will be retiring. She has announced her retirement effective July 31.
Popp among Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recipients

Popp among Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recipients

Battleford resident Tim Popp is one of 26 individuals being recognized by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan as recipients of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.
Kemick sentenced to 4 years for child porn and property crimes

Kemick sentenced to 4 years for child porn and property crimes

A Saskatoon man was handed four years in prison for child porn charges and robbing nine businesses in Central Saskatchewan.
Apprenticeship Industry Scholarships awarded to NW students

Apprenticeship Industry Scholarships awarded to NW students

Students from the Battlefords and surrounding area are among those receiving Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarships. The scholarships are overseen by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
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