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Northern Sask. residents to avoid non-essential travel outside the north

Northern Sask. residents to avoid non-essential travel outside the north

The Office of the northern Medical Health Officers for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Athabasca Health Authority and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority are advising all northern residents to avoid travel outside their communities unle
Provinces seek $28 billion increase in Canada Health Transfer: Moe

Provinces seek $28 billion increase in Canada Health Transfer: Moe

Noticeable in his absence from the last sitting of the legislature on Dec. 10 was Premier Scott Moe.
Dec. 11 COVID-19 update: 246 new cases, 133 in hospital, 387 recoveries

Dec. 11 COVID-19 update: 246 new cases, 133 in hospital, 387 recoveries

There are 246 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 11, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 11,475 cases.
Saskatoon man facing child porn charges has court appearance

Saskatoon man facing child porn charges has court appearance

A Saskatoon man accused of possessing and distributing child porn had another court appearance scheduled. A lawyer appeared by phone on Nov. 30 for Brandon Crowe, 31, and the matter was adjourned to Dec. 21. Police arrested Crowe in Saskatoon on Oct.
Prince Albert man facings dozens of weapons, drug charges will stand trial

Prince Albert man facings dozens of weapons, drug charges will stand trial

A Prince Albert man facing dozens of weapons and drug-related charges has been committed to stand trial in Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench.
Preliminary hearing set in Saskatoon court for man charged with murder of Preston Thomas

Preliminary hearing set in Saskatoon court for man charged with murder of Preston Thomas

A preliminary hearing has been set for a man accused of killing Preston Thomas earlier this year in Saskatoon.
Theft of $40,000 in firefighting equipment foiled by Canora RCMP during community patrol

Theft of $40,000 in firefighting equipment foiled by Canora RCMP during community patrol

It was during a routine patrol in the community of Canora on Friday, November 27, when two police officers from Canora/Sturgis RCMP noticed two males acting suspiciously near the Canora Fire Hall.
Toys for Empty Stockings at Christmas

Toys for Empty Stockings at Christmas

‘Tis the season for giving. Brett Payne of Canadian Tire in North Battleford shared this photo of $500 worth of toys Trevor Watts from Eternal Memories Funeral Home bought from the local store and donated to the Empty Stocking Fund. Photo submitted
Justice clock ticking for man accused of killing Mooswa

Justice clock ticking for man accused of killing Mooswa

The justice clock is ticking on the case against an Onion Lake man accused of murder. Marvin Stanley – accused of killing Conrad Mooswa of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation - had his scheduled Nov. 23 preliminary hearing adjourned and now his Dec.
Budget now heads to council in NB

Budget now heads to council in NB

Deliberations wrapped up Thursday night
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