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Video shows security guard attempting arrest outside Saskatoon grocery store

A video showing a security guard attempting to handcuff a woman and wrestle her to the ground outside a Saskatoon grocery store Wednesday is drawing the ire of the store's owner.A roughly nine-minute ...

Apr 16, 2021

Moe remains against a carbon tax in wake of Conservative announcement

When it comes to a carbon tax on fuel, Premier Scott Moe isn't changing his answer: His party still isn't in favour of it."It's a cost on families and a cost on our small business and farmers here in ...

Apr 15, 2021

Grow Hope Saskatchewan helps feed hungry around the world

The Grow Hope Saskatchewan program is now underway for this year, offering residents across the province an opportunity to help feed the hungry in underdeveloped nations.Through the initiative, people...

Apr 15, 2021

Fire ban in RM of Loon Lake

The Rural Municipality of Loon Lake No. 561 has declared a Level 1 fire ban for the area.Council made the decision after viewing the dry and windy conditions in Northwest Saskatchewan. The ban will be...

Apr 15, 2021

Vaccine age lowered to 48+ starting Friday, 293 new cases and two deaths announced

The provincial government announced today the vaccine booking age will be lowered once again starting Friday morning.In an effort to continue to protect residents as quickly as possible, the eligible ...

Apr 15, 2021

Rosthern motel destroyed by fire

A mainstay in the town of Rosthern has been reduced to rubble after a devastating fire.Just before 2 a.m. on Wednesday, flames and smoke were spotted coming from the Rosthern Hospitality Motel."The fi...

Apr 15, 2021

Dekker Centre, Battlefords Untapped continue live-stream team

The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts and Battlefords Untapped are continuing their collberation to host live-stream concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic.Following cancellations in their 2020 lin...

Apr 15, 2021

Drive-thru vaccine clinics for 52-54 year olds across region

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has added some drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone aged 52 to 54 years effective Thursday.They will be in Prince Albert, North Battleford and Lloydmi...

Apr 14, 2021

Outdoor tennis courts to remain closed in city until restrictions ease

There will be no lob, no backhand or volley for the time being.The City of North Battleford announced at this week's council meeting the city is not able to open its outdoor tennis courts for use curr...

Apr 14, 2021

Wilkie uses Hockeyville funds for new ice plant

The Town of Wilkie announced Wednesday they will be installing a new ice plant at the Saskcan Community Centre rink this summer. Wilkie was a top-four finalist for Kraft Hockeyville in 2019, and along...

Apr 14, 2021