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Still no bail for man accused of holding girl at remote cabin against her will

Still no bail for man accused of holding girl at remote cabin against her will

A man accused of allegedly holding a girl captive at a remote northern Saskatchewan cabin had another show cause hearing scheduled on Jan. 11 in Meadow Lake Provincial Court.
Preliminary hearings set for two men accused of killing Ryan Gatzke

Preliminary hearings set for two men accused of killing Ryan Gatzke

Preliminary hearings were set in North Battleford Provincial Court for two men accused of killing Ryan Gatzke in 2019. The hearings for Jacob Ballantyne, 25, and Isaac Melko, 22, were set on Jan. 13, 2021. Ballantyne’s hearing will run from Oct.
Buffalo Narrows man makes first court appearance for 2018 murder

Buffalo Narrows man makes first court appearance for 2018 murder

A Buffalo Narrows man charged in connection to a 2018 murder made his first court appearance in Meadow Lake Provincial Court Jan. 13 on a second-degree murder charge. Robert Young, 67, was arrested without incident on Jan.
LOCCS schools to remain open despite storm

LOCCS schools to remain open despite storm

A Facebook post Wednesday by the Light of Christ Catholic Schools Division states its schools will remain open on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.
Living Sky schools closed Jan. 14, moves to online learning that day

Living Sky schools closed Jan. 14, moves to online learning that day

It’s a Snow day for schools in Living Sky School Division tomorrow. The division has announced all buildings in the division will be closed Thursday, Jan. 14, due to the winter storm. Classes will continue, however, online.
Water meter installation to proceed in 2021

Water meter installation to proceed in 2021

The installation of new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) - Smart Meters throughout North Battleford was a no-go in 2020 due to the pandemic, but it looks like the project will proceed in 2021.
Jan. 13 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 247 new cases, vaccinations over 10,000

Jan. 13 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 247 new cases, vaccinations over 10,000

As of January 13, a total of 10,400 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan however all vaccine reports for January 13 have not yet been received.
Meeting set for Thursday to decide Twin Rivers curling season

Meeting set for Thursday to decide Twin Rivers curling season

The News-Optimist has learned that the board of Twin Rivers Curling Club has scheduled a meeting for Thursday evening, Jan. 14, to decide the fate of the curling season.
Another case of COVID-19 at JPII reported

Another case of COVID-19 at JPII reported

On Wednesday, Light of Christ school division has confirmed another positive COVID-19 test at John Paul II Collegiate. They report officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority informed then of the positive COVID-19 case.
NBCHS moves to off-campus learning

NBCHS moves to off-campus learning

With five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in individuals in North Battleford Comprehensive High School since Jan. 8, Living Sky School Division has decided to implement off-campus learning for the high school’s students.
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