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Couple arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit appear in court

Couple arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit appear in court

A couple arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit had more appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court Nov. 30 but the matters were adjourned.
Three men accused of killing Battleford man appear in court

Three men accused of killing Battleford man appear in court

Three men accused of killing a Battleford man had more court appearances but the matters were adjourned again.
Safe schools plan deadline for second round of covid funding Tuesday

Safe schools plan deadline for second round of covid funding Tuesday

Today is the final day for Saskatchewan schools to submit funding applications to the Ministry of Education that will assist them in continuing to keep Saskatchewan students and staff safe.
TeleMiracle announces Sask. performers, some from Battleford

TeleMiracle announces Sask. performers, some from Battleford

TeleMiracle 45 has announced its lineup of 75 Saskatchewan performers featured on their upcoming telethon on Feb. 27-28, 2021. Among them are two Battleford bands who will be part of the overnight portion of the show.
Reality less harsh than Sask.’s mid-November COVID-19 modelling projections

Reality less harsh than Sask.’s mid-November COVID-19 modelling projections

On Nov. 19, the Ministry of Health released updated modelling information which provided four possible forecasts of what could happen in the coming months as COVID-19 spread across Saskatchewan. Several slides referenced Nov.
Dekker Centre turns to live streaming of shows

Dekker Centre turns to live streaming of shows

With new gathering restrictions in place the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts reducing audiences to 30 people inside the theatre, the venue is turning to live streaming to bring its shows to the public.
Rangers in Hatchet Lake while cases are 'on the doorstep'

Rangers in Hatchet Lake while cases are 'on the doorstep'

Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation Chief Bart Tsannie welcomed 20 Canadian Rangers to his remote northeast community on the weekend.
Additional COVID-19 testing option for travelers and businesses

Additional COVID-19 testing option for travelers and businesses

Submitted The Saskatchewan Health Authority is partnering with Quantum Genetix Canada to provide an independent testing service as an option for asymptomatic testing.
Close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn a rare event

Close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn a rare event

The moon starts off just past full phase and just past a shallow lunar eclipse. So, we should expect another eclipse just 14 days later (more on that below). Dec. 2, the moon is only 0.2 degrees north of the cluster M35. By Dec.
Court denies three convicted gang members’ first-degree murder appeals

Court denies three convicted gang members’ first-degree murder appeals

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has denied the appeals of three convicted gang members’ first-degree murder convictions.
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