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Saulteaux opens new cannabis dispensary north of city

Saulteaux opens new cannabis dispensary north of city

Saulteaux First Nation had a grand opening on Friday, Jan. 29 of its new cannabis dispensary situated on Saulteaux-owned land at the corner of Highway 4 north and Forest Hall Road on the outskirts of North Battleford.
Will Canada finally get interprovincial alcohol trade?

Will Canada finally get interprovincial alcohol trade?

MP Dan Albas has presented a bill to allow Canadian-made wine, beer and spirits to be accessible in a direct-to-consumer program
Six more SaskTel cell towers in areas well off the beaten path

Six more SaskTel cell towers in areas well off the beaten path

SaskTel is serious when they talk about providing service to rural and remote areas, as its most recent additions to its cell tower network are in many cases so far off the beaten path, you may have to consult Google Earth to find them.
Feb. 1 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 147 new cases, 310 recoveries

Feb. 1 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 147 new cases, 310 recoveries

There were 88 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,447. As of February 1, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
Man charged in drug bust north of Biggar tentatively headed to trial in May

Man charged in drug bust north of Biggar tentatively headed to trial in May

A trial is tentatively set for a man charged in a major drug bust north of Biggar where an RCMP officer was shot last year. Kurt Miller, 39, is facing charges in North Battleford Provincial Court in connection to the incident in the R.M.
Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn in a group near month’s end

Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn in a group near month’s end

The moon in early February is that late-night/early-morning object that people seldom see – they’re either inside preparing for bed or already asleep. Watch for it in the morning’s southwestern sky in the waning gibbous phase.
Behind the mask

Behind the mask

I’ve almost forgotten what an entire human face looks like and sometimes, in all honesty, I’m thankful for that.
Venus, Saturn and moon converge Feb. 10

Venus, Saturn and moon converge Feb. 10

The moon in early February is that late night/early morning object that people seldom see. They’re either inside preparing for bed or already asleep. Watch for it in the morning’s southwestern sky in the waning gibbous phase.
Artists invited to submit music-themed entries

Artists invited to submit music-themed entries

Festival Fanfare
Jan. 31 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 35,359 vaccines delivered, 238 new cases, 223 recoveries

Jan. 31 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 35,359 vaccines delivered, 238 new cases, 223 recoveries

There were 120 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,359. As of January 31, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
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