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Numerous delays, little progress in case against P.A. woman charged with manslaughter

Numerous delays, little progress in case against P.A. woman charged with manslaughter

There have been numerous adjournments in the case against a Prince Albert woman accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old man. Lynessa Highway is charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a man in Prince Albert last year.
Sudden death while in custody in NB under investigation

Sudden death while in custody in NB under investigation

Saskatchewan RCMP are reporting that Saskatoon Police Service have been requested to conduct an investigation into a sudden of a 30-year old female in custody in North Battleford. According to the RCMP, on March 24 at 4:34 p.m.
March 25 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 155,754 vaccines administered, 168 new cases, 105 recoveries

March 25 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 155,754 vaccines administered, 168 new cases, 105 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 4,247 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 155,754.
Bravery award for local resident

Bravery award for local resident

A resident of North Battleford has received a Royal Canadian Humane Association medal for bravery Mariano Ong, who is employed at Saskatchewan Hospital as a continuing care aide, was awarded in connection to an incident at the Hudson’s Pub in Saskato
Unity high school fire damage more costly than thought

Unity high school fire damage more costly than thought

Damage caused by a fire at Unity Composite High School turned out to be more extensive than expected for Living Sky School Division. The fire happened March 9.
Poundmaker wants own police force after told RCMP doesn’t have jurisdiction to enforce resolutions

Poundmaker wants own police force after told RCMP doesn’t have jurisdiction to enforce resolutions

Poundmaker Cree Nation wants to create its own police force to combat what they call a war on drugs. The band council passed a resolution to kick people off the Nation and declared a state of emergency on March 24.
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce disappointed with carbon tax ruling

Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce disappointed with carbon tax ruling

Regina – The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is disappointed with the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling today, which found the federal government’s carbon tax constitutional, according to an emailed statement on March 25.
School divisions in early days in plans to roll out rapid testing

School divisions in early days in plans to roll out rapid testing

The latest focus of the local school divisions is the rollout of rapid COVID-19 testing in schools. The province recently announced that school systems will be rolling out the testing.
Saskatchewan NDP respond to carbon tax defeat at Supreme Court

Saskatchewan NDP respond to carbon tax defeat at Supreme Court

Ottawa – The governments of Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta suffered a defeat in their battle against the federal carbon tax on March 25 as the Supreme Court of Canada ruled 6-3 against their joint challenge.
Potential COVID-19 exposure at business in Lloydminster

Potential COVID-19 exposure at business in Lloydminster

Submitted by SHA Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is attempting to notify staff of possible exposure to COVID-19 at Orion Dental Group, 4109, 70 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alta.
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