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Crown land sale brings in quarter million dollars

Crown land sale brings in quarter million dollars

Regina – The Feb. 2 Crown land sale for petroleum and natural gas rights was yet another one of the lowest over the last decade, generating $251,672 in revenue for the province of Saskatchewan.
40 years for Larry Gabruch with the fire department

40 years for Larry Gabruch with the fire department

On Monday, members of the Battleford fire department honored fire chief Larry Gabruch for his 40 years with the department. He is shown here with the plaque he received from members Monday. Photos submitted.
Case of COVID-19 at Notre Dame School

Case of COVID-19 at Notre Dame School

Light of Christ School Division is reporting that Saskatchewan Health Authority has informed them of a case of COVID-19 involving an individual at Notre Dame School. The division is working with Public Health to inform parents and caregivers.
First round of vaccinations administered

First round of vaccinations administered

Unity News
Village is quiet, except for the snow machines

Village is quiet, except for the snow machines

Meota News
SJHL still on ice; waiting for resumption of play

SJHL still on ice; waiting for resumption of play

There is still no new word yet on when, or whether, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will have a season. Teams around the league remain in suspension as they wait for word from the province on whether a season can go ahead.
More delays in murder case against Onion Lake woman

More delays in murder case against Onion Lake woman

The case against an Onion Lake woman accused of killing Braden Alfred James Sparvier, 26, continues to be adjourned. Shari Heathen, 27, was scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Jan.
Street closure on 12th Ave. between 101st-102nd

Street closure on 12th Ave. between 101st-102nd

The city of North Battleford is reporting there is a street closure today along the western half of 12th Ave. between 101st and 102nd Street. The street is closed with no through traffic.
Two arrested after allegedly throwing loaded firearm out of vehicle appear in court

Two arrested after allegedly throwing loaded firearm out of vehicle appear in court

Two men arrested after allegedly throwing a loaded firearm out the window of their car while police were attempting to stop them, appeared in Meadow Lake Provincial Court.
More adjournments for two accused of killing Braden Bull

More adjournments for two accused of killing Braden Bull

The case against two Onion Lake men charged in connection to the murder of Braden Richard Bull, 32, of Little Pine First Nation was adjourned again.
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