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One death due to COVID-19 in the North West, stats down markedly since peak

One death due to COVID-19 in the North West, stats down markedly since peak

One new death was being reported Saturday in the provincial government’s COVID-19 report. The death was of a person in the 80+ age group from the North West zone, bringing the zone’s death total to 72.
June 12 COVID-19 update: One death, 106 new cases, second dose schedule accelerated

June 12 COVID-19 update: One death, 106 new cases, second dose schedule accelerated

Vaccines Reported An additional 18,014 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 878,665.
Recruitment and retention key to SHA officials

Recruitment and retention key to SHA officials

Former Wilkie resident heads program
Accident investigated in Wolseley/Francis area

Accident investigated in Wolseley/Francis area

Residents in the areas surrounding Wolseley and Francis will see an increased police presence as Saskatchewan RCMP officers conduct an investigation.
First Nation declares sovereignty over Saskatchewan River Delta

First Nation declares sovereignty over Saskatchewan River Delta

Cumberland House Cree Nation has declared sovereignty over the largest inland freshwater river delta in North America.
People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier charged after anti-rules rallies in Manitoba

People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier charged after anti-rules rallies in Manitoba

People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier was arrested just outside St Pierre on Friday for violating public health orders.
Thermal coal is officially up in smoke

Thermal coal is officially up in smoke

Ottawa’s newly announced policy on thermal coal is a clear signal that Alberta’s Coalspur Mines and its Vista mine expansion plans are up in smoke.
Wilson-Raybould has a message for Ottawa: Stop off-loading responsibility for reconciliation

Wilson-Raybould has a message for Ottawa: Stop off-loading responsibility for reconciliation

Warning: This story contains details that may provoke distress or trauma in some readers.
Man who escapes police custody pleads guilty to weapons, theft charges

Man who escapes police custody pleads guilty to weapons, theft charges

A man who escaped police custody at the Biggar Hospital pleaded guilty today in North Battleford Provincial Court to weapons and theft charges.
Battle River Treaty 6 holds door-to-door vaccination clinics

Battle River Treaty 6 holds door-to-door vaccination clinics

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre held their first door-to-door vaccine clinic on June 3 and 4. The goal of the mobile clinic is to provide people access to readily available vaccines.
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