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Remember when - Former SHNB under demolition

Remember when - Former SHNB under demolition

It was in case of just such a day that freelance photojournalist Averil Hall documented the site of the former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford while it was stil intact, before it was put up for sale with no takers - the day when it might all c
Milden man's accused killer seeks bail

Milden man's accused killer seeks bail

A woman accused of killing a 61-year-old man earlier this month has a bail hearing next week in Saskatoon. Melissa MacQueen, 42, was arrested March 5 and charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of Randall (Randy) John Garrett, 61.
Sask. Hospital smoke stack coming down

Sask. Hospital smoke stack coming down

On Wednesday, Mar. 31, demolition will begin on the main building and the smoke stack of the former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford.
RCMP can now participate in Clare’s Law legislation in Saskatchewan and Alberta

RCMP can now participate in Clare’s Law legislation in Saskatchewan and Alberta

Submitted Following extensive work by Public Safety Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Government of Canada has announced the RCMP can now participate in Clare’s Law in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Leader of Canadian Nationalist Party now facing additional charges

Leader of Canadian Nationalist Party now facing additional charges

Travis Patron of Redvers has been charged with mischief after police had to be called Friday, March 19 when he disrupted an event at the Redvers Legion Hall. Patron is already facing other charges.
New outbreaks in the North West

New outbreaks in the North West

New outbreaks in the North West zone have been added to the COVID-19 dashboard maintained by the Government of Saskatchewan.
N.B. woman and alleged gang member has court appearance

N.B. woman and alleged gang member has court appearance

All charges against a North Battleford woman and alleged street gang member have been waived to Big Island Lake Cree Territory Circuit Point.
Measures extended to April 12

Measures extended to April 12

Here are some highlights from Tuesday’s latest COVID-19 news conference with Premier Scott Moe and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab.
Blizzard less severe in Mayfair area

Blizzard less severe in Mayfair area

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March 30 COVID-19 update: One death, 184,436 vaccinations, 164 new cases, 201 recoveries

March 30 COVID-19 update: One death, 184,436 vaccinations, 164 new cases, 201 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 4,636 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 184,436.
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