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'Mighty Bison' takes form at Allen Sapp Gallery

'Mighty Bison' takes form at Allen Sapp Gallery

As part of Wintertainment, a week of activities during the school break in North Battleford, artist Patricia Leguen of Saskatoon created the snow sculpture The Mighty Bison. Visitors were able to watch and learn how she carves the snow.
Feb. 20 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 4,233 more vaccinations, 193 new cases, 170 recoveries

Feb. 20 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 4,233 more vaccinations, 193 new cases, 170 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery There were 4,233 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 57,824.
A taste of the tropics near Scott

A taste of the tropics near Scott

Bet you’ve never heard of bananas, coconuts or even pineapples being grown in Saskatchewan? Shelly and Rick Gerein, operators of Gerein’s Greenhouse near Scott, just couldn’t shut the door and walk away after almost 25 years of operating a retail gre
The lizard and I

The lizard and I

The shed was full. Happy cows lay deep in oat straw chewing their cuds as brother Bill quietly moved among them, checking for signs of calving.

Overdose Spiral: 'It's a death sentence,' says fentanyl user working to go clean

WEYBURN — Slim and close-shaven with deep-set green eyes that reflect a struggle beyond his years, the middle-aged man describes the "sickness" that made him leave his home and head 90 minutes north to Regina. It was the day after Christmas.
SGEU members express condolences on the death of Tom Thomas of the Battlefords

SGEU members express condolences on the death of Tom Thomas of the Battlefords

Submitted On behalf of its members, the SGEU Health Providers express sorrow at the untimely death of Tom Thomas, a CUPE member and Continuing Care Aide from The Battlefords, who passed away this week after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this
SaskPower better prepared than Texas when it comes to cold weather

SaskPower better prepared than Texas when it comes to cold weather

But our wind turbines shut down at -30 C
Feb. 19 COVID-19 update: Three new deaths, 53,030 vaccines delivered, 146 new cases, 227 recoveries

Feb. 19 COVID-19 update: Three new deaths, 53,030 vaccines delivered, 146 new cases, 227 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery There were 2,403 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 53,030.
Terror Squad gang member sentenced to 23 months

Terror Squad gang member sentenced to 23 months

When sentencing a Terror Squad gang member the judge considered Gladue factors including the fact that the accused lived on his own since age 11. In Prince Albert Provincial Court on Feb. 19, Judge H. M.
Poundmaker Cree Nation celebrates the return of pure plains bison home

Poundmaker Cree Nation celebrates the return of pure plains bison home

Submitted A herd of 20 plains bison arrives at Battle River Bison Preservation compound located at Poundmaker Cree Nation on Feb. 19. The herd will be a mix of calves of both sexes and female yearlings provided by Parks Canada.
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