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Man accused of killing Todd Stone appears in N. B. court

Man accused of killing Todd Stone appears in N. B. court

A Sweetgrass First Nation man appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court today by CCTV and the matter was adjourned to Nov. 30.
150-km chase - Six detachments join forces to arrest alleged Westside gang members

150-km chase - Six detachments join forces to arrest alleged Westside gang members

Police officers from six detachments rapidly coordinated their resources to track and arrest five Westside gang members.
Capitol closes for movies in wake of new restrictions

Capitol closes for movies in wake of new restrictions

It has been announced that the Capitol Theatre in North Battleford is closing for movie showings, effective today.
Nov. 27 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 329 new cases, 111 in hospital, 208 recoveries

Nov. 27 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 329 new cases, 111 in hospital, 208 recoveries

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Three of the deceased were residents from the North Central, Regina and Â鶹ÊÓƵ East zones and in the 80+ age group and one resident was from Â鶹ÊÓƵ Central in the 70-79 age group.
USask physician training program supports child mental health

USask physician training program supports child mental health

A new program at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine is helping Saskatchewan physicians and nurse practitioners better support pediatric mental health needs in the province.
Indigenous land-based education ‑‑ classroom of the future

Indigenous land-based education ‑‑ classroom of the future

Over the past week, 100 Indigenous educators, thought leaders and representatives of education authorities across Canada convened to set the stage for systemic change in Indigenous land-based education.
Increased COVID-19 in North Battleford: visitor limitations in place at BUH

Increased COVID-19 in North Battleford: visitor limitations in place at BUH

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of a high level of community transmission of COVID-19 in North Battleford and area, and is strongly urging Saskatchewan residents to strictly adhere to all public health orders and measur
Mother who seeks justice for her murdered son takes rose to court appearances

Mother who seeks justice for her murdered son takes rose to court appearances

The mother of homicide victim Preston Thomas made a rose to honour her son and said she plans to take the rose with her to every court appearance of the man charged with his murder.
Hunters - Get your animal tested for chronic wasting disease

Hunters - Get your animal tested for chronic wasting disease

With hunting season winding down, hunters are reminded to get their animals tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Eighty-four cases of CWD have already been identified in the province this year.
Floyd Favel wins Sask. Multicultural Award

Floyd Favel wins Sask. Multicultural Award

A local area man active in the arts and cultural communities has been honoured with the Saskatchewan Multicultural Leadership Award. Floyd Favel has been announced as the winner of the Saskatchewan Multicultural Leadership Award on Nov. 21.
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