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Premier remarks on five year anniversary of La Loche tragedy

Premier remarks on five year anniversary of La Loche tragedy

January 22, 2021, marks the five-year anniversary of the La Loche tragedy. Below is the full text of Premier Scott Moe’s statement commemorating the lives lost and the healing that is ongoing.
Alleged gang member from N.B. accused of taking police on 150-km chase denied bail

Alleged gang member from N.B. accused of taking police on 150-km chase denied bail

An alleged Westside Outlaws street gang member from North Battleford was denied bail. Tonia Cantel, 22, had a show cause hearing before Judge Kim Young in Lloydminster Provincial Court Jan. 21.
How does Saskatchewan compare to recent North Dakota and Manitoba COVID impact?

How does Saskatchewan compare to recent North Dakota and Manitoba COVID impact?

On Jan. 18, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum lifted a state-wide mandatory mask order, with the state having brought its COVID-19 new case numbers down to a level lower than Saskatchewan’s.
Update: Collision near Lone Rock claims one life

Update: Collision near Lone Rock claims one life

Update: Around 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Maidstone RCMP responded to a complaint of a three vehicle collision on Highway 17 south of Lloydminster, near the community of Lone Rock.
Red Pheasant flattening the curve

Red Pheasant flattening the curve

Lockdown remains in effect
Partial lockdown this week at Moosomin FN

Partial lockdown this week at Moosomin FN

There is a state of emergency on the Moosomin First Nation due to COVID-19 and a temporary partial lockdown has been declared this week on the reserve. The lockdown took effect Monday, Jan. 18, as an outbreak was declare on Moosomin reserve.
Battle River Treaty 6 to receive COVID-19 vaccines this week

Battle River Treaty 6 to receive COVID-19 vaccines this week

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is reporting it is receiving its first shipments of COVID-19 vaccines this week. The shipment of Pfizer vaccine was due to arrive the week of Jan. 20 and clinics were to be set up Jan.
Jan 21 COVID-19 update: 227 new cases, 13 deaths

Jan 21 COVID-19 update: 227 new cases, 13 deaths

There are 227 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on January 21, 2021, bringing the provincial total to date to 21,338 cases. Thirteen Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.
Farmyard display enjoyed over the holiday season

Farmyard display enjoyed over the holiday season

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Crown opposes release of those who allegedly shot at RCMP on Onion Lake Cree Nation

Crown opposes release of those who allegedly shot at RCMP on Onion Lake Cree Nation

Alleged street gang associates accused of shooting at police who were pursuing them during a high-speed chase on Onion Lake Cree Nation had appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court Jan. 20.
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