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Onion Lake man sentenced to two years in prison for fleeing from police

Onion Lake man sentenced to two years in prison for fleeing from police

An Onion Lake man was sentenced to two years less a day in prison for fleeing from police. Damian Dillon, 26, was sentenced in Lloydminster Provincial Court on May 13 on charges of flight from police, dangerous driving and driving while prohibited.
Positive COVID-19 cases in Living Sky School Division last week

Positive COVID-19 cases in Living Sky School Division last week

Living Sky School Division is reporting a number of cases of COVID-19 in their schools between May 10 and 14. It has been reported there are four individual cases at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, and one case at Cando Community School.
Vaccination age changes to 16+ today

Vaccination age changes to 16+ today

Effective at 8 a.m. May 18, eligibility will expand to age 16 and older for the entire province, including the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.
May 17 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 600,000+ vaccines, 178 new cases, 293 recoveries

May 17 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 600,000+ vaccines, 178 new cases, 293 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 12,173 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 603,125.
Draw for Rustic Nine season pass

Draw for Rustic Nine season pass

Rustic Nine Golf Course has announced the winner of an annual draw of all the patrons that golfed there last season. The winner of the free Season Pass for 2021 is Kim Ring from North Battleford, who received her free pass from owner Victor Liebaert.
'Nurturing Hope' explored by students, staff

'Nurturing Hope' explored by students, staff

Catholic Education Week
Canada not getting an accurate account of methane emissions

Canada not getting an accurate account of methane emissions

Methane emissions from upstream oil and gas production are significantly underestimated in Canada, according to a recently published study, confirming what researchers have been saying for years.
More positive COVID-19 cases at Light of Christ division

More positive COVID-19 cases at Light of Christ division

Light of Christ Catholic School division is reporting that for the week ending May 14 there were three positive cases reported in their schools.
Crimestoppers – Looking for stolen credit card culprit

Crimestoppers – Looking for stolen credit card culprit

From Crimestoppers, Battlefords RCMP needs your assistance to identify this female for using a stolen credit card to make several purchases at a cell phone business and food store in North Battleford on April 17.
Hit and run vehicle being sought, may have Alberta plates

Hit and run vehicle being sought, may have Alberta plates

The Saskatoon Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle believed to have been involved in a fatal collision last week. Police are seeking a blue, 2007 Jeep Compass.
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