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Expert says Saskatchewan should consider more targeted vaccine plan as variants surge

SASKATOON - Nazeem Muhajarine says he feels a sense of relief after receiving his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine last week at a centre in Saskatoon."It was just so well-organized and run. I felt com...

Apr 22, 2021

Insp. Beck leaving the Battlefords

Insp. Tom Beck of the Battlefords RCMP detachment is leaving his role as Officer in Charge.He is leaving the area to take a new posting up north in Whitehorse, Yukon. Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk will take...

Apr 22, 2021

Chamber of Commerce see mostly positives with 2021 budget

The Chamber of Commerce network in Saskatchewan had a largely positive response to the announcement of the federal budget this week.CEO Steve McLellan said the budget reflects seeing immediate need as...

Apr 21, 2021

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation School students produce Indigenous-focused music video

(B.rose/YouTube)A combination of passion and creativity has led to the production of a student-produced music video from learners at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation School. Students enrolled in the Nat...

Apr 21, 2021

Battlefords drive-thru vaccine clinic open Thursday

The Drive-Thru Immunization Clinic is open again tomorrow in the Battlefords.Residents 44 and older can get vaccinated on a first-come, first-served basis, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 391 Yellowhea...

Apr 21, 2021

Local hockey coach Boyd Wakelin named Rivers West District Coach of the Year

Head coach of the U15 AA North West Stars, Boyd Wakelin has been named Coach of the Year by the Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Program. Wakelin, who said it 'certainly means a lot' to be r...

Apr 21, 2021

Education portion of taxes going up, but town still has zero per cent increase

The Town of Battleford residents will likely see an increase in the educational portion of their property tax bills when they receive them in the mail. Mayor Ames Leslie said the town is still keeping...

Apr 21, 2021

Province reports 231 new cases of COVID-19, 317 recoveries, four deaths

The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 231 new cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday April 21, as well as 317 recoveries and four new deaths. This brings the provincial total to 38,883 cases, 35,863 ...

Apr 21, 2021

Lloydminster breaks ground on new fire station

The City of Lloydminster has officially begun its largest infrastructure project to date which will mark a significant step forward for firefighting in the Border City.The City held a groundbreaking c...

Apr 21, 2021

Impala stolen in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP are asking the public to be on lookout for a another stolen vehicle in the area.The vehicle is described as a grey 2002 Chevrolet Impala, with a Saskatchewan license plate of 067LZR. ...

Apr 21, 2021