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Seniors getting vaccines at Battleford drive-thru clinic

Seniors getting vaccines at Battleford drive-thru clinic

Vaccines are being given in the Battlefords at least today (Saturday) and tomorrow at a drive-thru clinic by appointment. These photos were taken during a trip by a couple in their 90s to the former Kramer building in Battleford.
Feb 27 COVID-19 update: Five new deaths, 5,211 more vaccinations, 162 new cases, 119 recoveries

Feb 27 COVID-19 update: Five new deaths, 5,211 more vaccinations, 162 new cases, 119 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery There were 5,211 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 75,501.

Farmers ask feds for $300M to cut agricultural emissions

Paying farmers to plant cover crops and use less fertilizer could reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 10 million tonnes, according to a new report.
RCMP arrest couple, tow vehicle for 'forensic examination'

RCMP arrest couple, tow vehicle for 'forensic examination'

A Lloydminster man and a Saskatoon woman arrested by RCMP for having a stolen vehicle were allegedly in possession of weapons for a dangerous purpose. Shaylean Dillon, 23, of Saskatoon, and Leyen Meesto, 37, of Lloydminster, Sask., were arrested Feb.

No consent, no exploration, FSIN tells North Sask. miner

A First Nation with some of the richest uranium deposits in northern Saskatchewan wants an exploration company off its land.
Link between bone health and inactivity studied

Link between bone health and inactivity studied

Seniors, patients, astronauts will benefit
Former Wilkie resident named as Canada’s first-ever research chair in deaf education

Former Wilkie resident named as Canada’s first-ever research chair in deaf education

Joanne Weber, daughter of Ed and Lois Weber of Wilkie, has been named as the first-ever research chair in deaf education. The focus of her work and research is the impact of thearts on language and literacy outcomes for deaf children and youth.
Court orders updated Gladue Report on Onion Lake woman

Court orders updated Gladue Report on Onion Lake woman

An Alberta court ordered an updated Gladue Report for an Onion Lake Cree Nation woman facing drug trafficking charges in that province.
Lighthouse emergency shelter to close in North Battleford

Lighthouse emergency shelter to close in North Battleford

Don Windels, executive director of the Lighthouse Supported Living for the last 18 years, says a change is needed in the way homeless shelters are funded.
Feb. 26 COVID-19 update: No new deaths, 3,545 more vaccinations, 153 new cases, 136 recoveries

Feb. 26 COVID-19 update: No new deaths, 3,545 more vaccinations, 153 new cases, 136 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery There were 3,545 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 69,451.
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