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NDP again asking for COVID modelling and thinking about “circuit breakerâ€

NDP again asking for COVID modelling and thinking about “circuit breakerâ€

As Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 numbers have risen to new heights, New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili renewed calls on the government to increase transparency, and take further action.
Battleford provides funding to Concern for Youth for 2021

Battleford provides funding to Concern for Youth for 2021

The Town of Battleford has given its approval to funding to Concern for Youth for 2021. The town has approved $8,000, which was what was previously allocated in their budget for 2021. That amount is smaller than what Concern for Youth had hoped.
Town gives stamp of approval to Provincial Traffic Safety Funding grant

Town gives stamp of approval to Provincial Traffic Safety Funding grant

As expected the Town of Battleford has given its approval to accepting the SGI Provincial Traffic Safety Funding grant. This is to install the advance-warning system along Highway 4 in Battleford.
Update: Winter storm warning - Snow and wind have moved in

Update: Winter storm warning - Snow and wind have moved in

UPDATE WEDNESDAY EVENING: Environment Canada: Freezing rain, 10 cm of snow, and blowing snow will affect the region. Freezing rain and snow have moved into much of central Saskatchewan.
Public health order extended to Jan. 29

Public health order extended to Jan. 29

At their latest COVID-19 update on Tuesday, it was confirmed by the province that they are extending their current public health order until Jan. 29. This extends by two weeks the order that took effect Dec. 17 which was set to expire Jan. 15.
Alleged Westside street gang member remains in custody

Alleged Westside street gang member remains in custody

A bail hearing for an alleged Westside Outlaws street gang member was adjourned in Lloydminster Provincial Court Jan. 11. North Battleford resident Tonia Cantel, 22, has been held in custody since her arrest on Nov. 20, 2020.
Jan. 12 COVID-19 update: Five new deaths 9,880 vaccines delivered, 248 new cases

Jan. 12 COVID-19 update: Five new deaths 9,880 vaccines delivered, 248 new cases

As of January 12, a total of 9,880 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.
So worth remembering

So worth remembering

Now close to the middle of a new month and into a new decade, I’ve begun seeking out, duplicating and sorting pictures I have collected over the years. Of particular interest was an aged (almost as aged as I am) picture of me and my oldest brother.
Woman accused of kidnapping baby released on bail

Woman accused of kidnapping baby released on bail

A woman accused of abducting a four-month old baby boy was released from custody after appearing in Melfort Provincial Court on Jan. 7.
North Battleford building permits end year on upswing

North Battleford building permits end year on upswing

Final numbers are in for building permits in North Battleford, with the city ending the year on a notable upswing in December. The month saw seven permits issued for $601,600, up from four permits for $53,000 in Dec. 2019.
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