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Bird charged with manslaughter in Sparvier’s death

Bird charged with manslaughter in Sparvier’s death

An Onion Lake Cree Nation man was charged with manslaughter for the death of 26-year-old Braeden Sparvier, also of Onion Lake. Earlier this year Twobears Bird, 22, was charged with accessory to murder.
Battleford vaccine drive-thru open Monday, Tuesday

Battleford vaccine drive-thru open Monday, Tuesday

The drive-thru immunization clinic in Battleford is open Monday, April 26, until 8 p.m. and Tuesday, April 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at 391 Yellowhead Alley.
Battlefords not yet part of pharmacy vaccination project

Battlefords not yet part of pharmacy vaccination project

Appointments may be available at select pharmacies in 14 Saskatchewan communities scheduled to start receiving vaccine on April 29 as part of a pilot program to offer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Update: Dangerous prisoner who escaped from Meadow Lake court house arrested

Update: Dangerous prisoner who escaped from Meadow Lake court house arrested

Update: Further to the media release below, on May 3, Chris Ernest was arrested and taken back into custody without incident in Edmonton, Alta.
Onion Lake man charged after fatal hit and run

Onion Lake man charged after fatal hit and run

On April 25, Onion Lake RCMP received a call that a person had been struck by a vehicle in front of a residence on Chief Taylor road on the Onion Lake Cree Nation.
April 26 COVID-19 update: One death, 400,000+ vaccines, 245 new cases, 221 recoveries

April 26 COVID-19 update: One death, 400,000+ vaccines, 245 new cases, 221 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 3,639 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 403,384.
SJHL says it is still here, plans to return in 2021-22

SJHL says it is still here, plans to return in 2021-22

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has confirmed they intend to be back playing for the 2021-22 season.
RCMP arrest fifth person for murder of Damian Moosomin

RCMP arrest fifth person for murder of Damian Moosomin

RCMP have arrested a fifth person for the murder of Damian Moosomin, 20 of North Battleford.
NB rises to number 79 in Maclean’s Best Communities to Live ranking

NB rises to number 79 in Maclean’s Best Communities to Live ranking

North Battleford may not be Number One, but 79th still isn’t bad. That is where North Battleford ranks in the 2021 annual Maclean’s rankings of the best Canadian communities in which to live.
Maverick Party sees potential in Battlefords-Lloydminster

Maverick Party sees potential in Battlefords-Lloydminster

The Maverick Party were in the Battlefords on the weekend, looking to spread their message to potential new supporters.
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