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Summer Literacy Kits delivered to schools

Summer Literacy Kits delivered to schools

June 17 was a big day at a number of schools in North Battleford.
Hay River paints crosswalk in solidarity with Indigenous community

Hay River paints crosswalk in solidarity with Indigenous community

The Town of Hay River has painted feathers on a crosswalk to recognize the impact of residential schools on its community ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.
Inflation leads to chronic under-funding, $8M shortfall: Saskatoon school board

Inflation leads to chronic under-funding, $8M shortfall: Saskatoon school board

Saskatoon Board of Education officials are calling on the provincial government to include inflation as a factor in preparing their budget in the future. The board approved on Tuesday an operating budget of $287.
Four men wanted for human trafficking, Sask. RCMP Organized Crime unit issues Canada-wide warrants

Four men wanted for human trafficking, Sask. RCMP Organized Crime unit issues Canada-wide warrants

Canada-wide warrants have been issued for four men wanted following an 18-month long human trafficking investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime North Unit (FSOC – North).
Onion Lake woman gets life in prison for Sparvier’s murder

Onion Lake woman gets life in prison for Sparvier’s murder

An Onion Lake woman was sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 15 years for the murder of Braeden Alfred James Sparvier.
Hwy 16 bypass and Hwy 4 partially closed June 21-22

Hwy 16 bypass and Hwy 4 partially closed June 21-22

The City of North Battleford is reporting that parts of Highway 16 bypass and Highway 4 entering City will be closed June 21 and 22, with intermittent access. A single lane will be closed at a time. The reason is for geotechnical grade hole drilling.
Additional First Dose clinics in Lloydminster

Additional First Dose clinics in Lloydminster

The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be holding additional vaccine clinics this week in the Lloydminster area for anyone who has yet to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Collision Saturday at intersection of Hwy 29 and 40

Collision Saturday at intersection of Hwy 29 and 40

RCMP are confirmed there was a collision at the intersection of Highway 40 and Highway 29 at 2:50 pm on Saturday, June 12. According to the RCMP’s Neil Tremblay, it appears the vehicle rolled down the hill after missing the intersection.
First Dose Fast Track now available in North Battleford

First Dose Fast Track now available in North Battleford

From the SHA: The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be offering a fast track lane at its clinics for anyone who has yet to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Bail hearing held for woman charged with first-degree murder

Bail hearing held for woman charged with first-degree murder

Stormy Wapass-Semaganis, 23, from Edmonton, is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Damian Moosomin.
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