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$15 million from province to make Sask. a vaccine leader

$15 million from province to make Sask. a vaccine leader

Here are highlights from the latest COVID-19 update provided Tuesday afternoon in Regina.
Woman arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit asks for more time to get lawyer

Woman arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit asks for more time to get lawyer

A Mosquito First Nation woman arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit was scheduled to enter a plea Monday but instead asked the court for an adjournment. Rae Ahenakew, 40, appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court by phone on Feb.
Why is the Chapel Gallery closed?

Why is the Chapel Gallery closed?

Dear Editor The letter below is one that I have sent to each member of the North Battleford City Council. I encourage all residents in the Battlefords and area to do the same: I am writing to you regarding the Chapel Gallery.
Feb. 23 COVID-19 update: Four new deaths, 549 more vaccinations, 122 new cases, 244 recoveries

Feb. 23 COVID-19 update: Four new deaths, 549 more vaccinations, 122 new cases, 244 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery There were 549 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 62,342.
Copies of 1986 history book sought by library patrons

Copies of 1986 history book sought by library patrons

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Checks and balances

Checks and balances

Dear Editor Demagogues, despots and the divine right types have been a puzzlement to me all my life. No doubt I overdosed as a child on the fable of the emperor with no clothes before I understood the concept of political allegory.
Historic 1901 house a total loss after blaze on 26th Street in Battleford - Photos

Historic 1901 house a total loss after blaze on 26th Street in Battleford - Photos

A house that was built in 1901 is a total loss following a fire last Thursday afternoon in Battleford. The blaze happened at 82-26th Street. According to Fire Chief Larry Gabruch, the call came in at 1:34 p.m. of smoke coming from the basement.
RCMP investigate infant death in Canora as a homicide

RCMP investigate infant death in Canora as a homicide

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit Â鶹ÊÓƵ (MCU-S) continues to investigate the death of a male infant that occurred in Canora on Nov. 21, 2020.
Prosecutor asks for special court sitting for trial of alleged gang member

Prosecutor asks for special court sitting for trial of alleged gang member

A North Battleford Crown Prosecutor asked the Lloydminster Provincial Court for a special sitting for the trial of an alleged street gang associate from Onion Lake Cree Nation. Prosecutor Oryn Holm told the court on Feb.
Westside gang member gets 18 months in jail for taking police on 150-km, two-hour chase

Westside gang member gets 18 months in jail for taking police on 150-km, two-hour chase

A Westside gang member was sentenced to 18 months in jail for her part in taking RCMP on a 150-kilometre, two-hour pursuit. Juanita Wahpistikwan, 21, was sentenced in Lloydminster Provincial Court Feb.
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