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Helping the Food Bank by shopping local

Helping the Food Bank by shopping local

Donations to the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre are always a good thing, but there’s a way for that donation to pack a double punch this Christmas season.
NDP focuses almost exclusively on COVID-19 during short call session

NDP focuses almost exclusively on COVID-19 during short call session

Regina – The Saskatchewan Legislature rose on Dec. 10 after a short, 8-day session lasting two weeks. The session, the first one after the Oct. 26, was a chance for the Saskatchewan Party government to set its legislative agenda.
N.B. RCMP seize 17 kg of drugs in traffic stop

N.B. RCMP seize 17 kg of drugs in traffic stop

A concerned citizen reporting an erratic driver resulted in RCMP arresting an Alberta man and seizing a large quantity of drugs. Lowen Diehl, 36, of Penhold and Edmonton areas was arrested Dec. 7 by North Battleford RCMP.
Dec. 10 COVID-19 update: 324 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths

Dec. 10 COVID-19 update: 324 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Two individuals in the 80+ age group were from the Regina and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Central zones.
COVID-19 hits close to home: many pitch in to help

COVID-19 hits close to home: many pitch in to help

Baljennie News
NDP want to know why we’re not doing 4,000 COVID-19 tests per day

NDP want to know why we’re not doing 4,000 COVID-19 tests per day

Regina – New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili wants to know why Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 testing has not reached the level of 4,000 tests per day, which was province by the government for September. In question period on Dec.
Winterlights parade, decorating contest brighten Xmas season

Winterlights parade, decorating contest brighten Xmas season

Unity News
Man charged in Laverdiere murder seeks bail

Man charged in Laverdiere murder seeks bail

A man charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Laverdiere is trying to get out of jail. A bail hearing for Samuel Takakenew, 36, in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench, is expected to be scheduled before his next provincial court appearance on Jan.
Ah, those Christmas memories

Ah, those Christmas memories

Teaching young children that it’s better to give than to receive is always an important lesson, but especially so at Christmas.
Saskatchewan suspending most provincial court operations due to pandemic

Saskatchewan suspending most provincial court operations due to pandemic

Saskatchewan is suspending most of its court operations starting next week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From Dec. 14 to Jan. 15, 2021, most trials, preliminary inquiries and in-person hearings will be cancelled.
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