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Ben Christensen retiring from Bill and Don’s Men’s Wear

Ben Christensen retiring from Bill and Don’s Men’s Wear

An era ends this weekend at Bill and Don’s Men’s Wear in North Battleford. After more than 45 years with the store Ben Christensen is retiring. This Saturday marks his last day working at the store.
SGI to issue rebates to customers; average payment of $285 per vehicle

SGI to issue rebates to customers; average payment of $285 per vehicle

Submitted SGI will pass on roughly $350 million in earnings to the people of Saskatchewan by issuing one-time rebates to all registered vehicle owners, and also improving injury benefits for its most seriously injured customers.
Possible resolution in case against man arrested by N.B. RCMP with 17 kg of drugs

Possible resolution in case against man arrested by N.B. RCMP with 17 kg of drugs

There may be a resolution in the case against an Alberta man facing drug charges after North Battleford RCMP seized 17 kg of drugs from his SUV. Lowen Diehl, 36, was arrested during a traffic stop on Highway 16 on Dec. 7, 2020.

Celebrate winter in a snow maze

Have you heard about the annual corn maze created at the Youth Farm Bible Camp at Rosthern every fall? Well, how about the Snow Edition? The people at YFBC were inspired to make the most of the surprising amount of snow that fell during the November
Province expanding COVID-19 rapid testing options

Province expanding COVID-19 rapid testing options

Rapid testing for COVID-19 will be expanding in the province in the near future. The rapid test kits allocated by the federal government will now be available in available in a variety of settings to test asymptomatic individuals.
Curling officiating in the bubble experienced by Wilkie man

Curling officiating in the bubble experienced by Wilkie man

Kevin Glessing of Wilkie will experience his first world curling event as he takes his place on the officiating team at the Tim Hortons Brier and Men’s World Curling Championships being hosted in Calgary in March and April.
Dangerous offender may be headed to Saskatchewan: Edmonton Police

Dangerous offender may be headed to Saskatchewan: Edmonton Police

Edmonton Police are warning the public that Clint Carifelle, 30, is a dangerous offender who has removed the monitoring ankle bracelet that was placed on him due to his violent tendencies.
Latest SHA update focuses on vaccine rollout, rapid testing

Latest SHA update focuses on vaccine rollout, rapid testing

Here are some highlights from Thursday’s latest Saskatchewan Health Authority news conference including Scott Livingston’s, CEO, and Dr. Saqib Shahab, chief medical health officer for the province. In his remarks Dr.
Onion Lake man serving time on Saskatchewan charges to have bail hearing in Alberta

Onion Lake man serving time on Saskatchewan charges to have bail hearing in Alberta

An Onion Lake man currently serving time on charges from Saskatchewan has a bail hearing in Alberta on charges out of that province. Michael Patrick Hill, 23, was scheduled to enter a plea in Sherwood Park Provincial Court on Feb.
Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show planned for June, 2-3

Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show planned for June, 2-3

Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is a go for North Dakota in May
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