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Battlefords RCMP busy on New Year’s Eve
The 24-hour period over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day kept RCMP officers quite busy in the Battlefords.The detachment received 166 calls during those 24 hours, ranging from a variety of concerns, ...
Jan 04, 2021

Warm temperatures could lead to slick road conditions: Environment Canada
People may have noticed they don't need to go far if they want to find warm weather this winter. The trend of warm temperatures seen over the last few days is set to continue for the next week and a h...
Jan 04, 2021

Vaccines to begin in Prince Albert this week, province records 286 new cases
Health care workers in Saskatoon and Regina have received 4,013 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This week, the vaccinations will begin in Prince Albert. Moderna vaccines will begin in the Far No...
Jan 04, 2021

North Stars remain hopeful for return following latest league update
The start of the new year is a time of hope and anticipation for what lies ahead.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) recently released a statement signalling a continued optimism for a return...
Jan 04, 2021

238 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths, 144 more Pfizer vaccines administered
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported 238 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total to 16,083 cases. No new deaths were reported. The new cases are located in the Far North West (17), Far ...
Jan 03, 2021

Three deaths and 485 new COVID-19 cases reported over last two days; 3,722 vaccines given so far
Over the last two days, 485 new COVID-19 cases were identified in the province by the Saskatchewan Health Authority-275 came on New Year's Day while 210 new cases were reported on Saturday. Three Sask...
Jan 02, 2021

Lloydminster healthcare workers say winning 50/50 jackpot was 'surreal'
A big delivery at the end of 2020 was a special surprise for a group of healthcare workers in the maternity ward at Lloydminster Hospital.A group of eight healthcare professionals - seven nurses and a...
Dec 31, 2020

RCMP will be out on New Year's Eve patrol
In keeping with tradition on New Year's Eve, law enforcement will be keeping an eye on impaired drivers.In a release Thursday, SGI reminded everyone looking to ring in the New Year to drive safely. Th...
Dec 31, 2020

Home renovations, puzzles dominated Christmas shopping in the Battlefords
Business in the Battlefords has changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and that continued during the Christmas season.Many homeowners spent money on supplies for repairs and renovations to ...
Dec 31, 2020

Province tells public to keep New Year celebrations small, records 190 new COVID-19 cases
The province is urging the public to stay safe this New Year's Eve by celebrating with only your household and making virtual connections instead of in-person ones. The provincial government issued th...
Dec 31, 2020