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Indian Head team to enter Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame

Indian Head team to enter Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in Battleford has announced the Indian Head Rockets have been selected to be inducted into the Team Category at the Annual Induction in 2022.
Battleford getting an Oil Can Charlie’s location

Battleford getting an Oil Can Charlie’s location

Battleford will soon be the home of another Oil Can Charlie’s location. At their May 17 meeting at Town Hall, Battleford council members heard from Jay Bottomley, owner of Oil Can Charlie’s in North Battleford, about his plans for the business.
Battleford council considering Oil Can Charlie’s tax abatement request

Battleford council considering Oil Can Charlie’s tax abatement request

At their regular meeting of town council on Monday, Battleford council discussed a couple of requests by the owners of the new Oil Can Charlie’s location in Battleford West. BSR Ventures Ltd.
School vaccinations coming in June

School vaccinations coming in June

Here are highlights from the latest COVID-19 provincial update held Tuesday afternoon on Microsoft Teams. Health minister Paul Merriman said the vaccination program continues to make tremendous progress.
Doing what is popular can ruin your life

Doing what is popular can ruin your life

Many times, the consequences of our actions do not come back to bite us immediately. There is the pleasure of fitting in and being part of what others are doing.
May 18 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 5,339 more doses, 129 new cases, 269 recoveries

May 18 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 5,339 more doses, 129 new cases, 269 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 5,399 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 608,524.
GoFundMe page set up for fire victims

GoFundMe page set up for fire victims

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for the family displaced by the house fire on May 13 in North Battleford. A page is set up to raise money for Linda Lefevre and her children, whose home at 2322 100th St. was destroyed by the blaze last Thursday.
Saskatoon police looking for help in homicide case

Saskatoon police looking for help in homicide case

The Saskatoon Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying persons of interest who may be relevant to the homicide investigation of 29 year-old Sabrina Clark.
19 year old charged with aggravated assault

19 year old charged with aggravated assault

On May 16 about 12:40 a.m., North Battleford RCMP and EMS responded to a complaint of an assault at a residence at Saulteaux First Nation. A 28-year-old male was located inside the residence and transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Second dose booking available for priority populations

Second dose booking available for priority populations

As of Monday, anyone who is 85 and older or anyone who received their first dose before February 15 is eligible to book their second doses.
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