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Owners reminded to keep pets indoors during deep freeze
With the temperatures plunging in the double digits below freezing in the Battlefords, people are asked to be vigilant to ensure their pets are safe and out of the cold.With the wind chill, temperatur...
Dec 07, 2021

New travel rules bringing more uncertainty to Regina, Saskatoon airports
International travel got a little more complicated this week.With the Omicron COVID-19 variant continuing its spread across the globe, the Canadian government has updated travel rules as its latest st...
Dec 07, 2021

North Stars return to road for showdown in La Ronge
The Battlefords North Stars return to action on the road Tuesday as the team travel to La Ronge to play the Ice Wolves. Serving as the third installment of the season series between the two sides, the...
Dec 07, 2021

Province reports 47 new cases of COVID-19, three deaths
As of Dec. 7, there are 47 new confirmed cases of COVID-19; 32 of which are among unvaccinated individuals.Sixteen new cases are located in northern Saskatchewan; Far North West (two), Far North East ...
Dec 07, 2021

Province awards $337,000 grant to Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp near Pinehouse
Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp near Pinehouse Lake is getting a one-time injection of funds from the provincial government.The grant totalling $337,000 was awarded to Kineepik Mtis Local 9 to enhance opera...
Dec 07, 2021

P.A. and Melfort leading province in housing growth
Prince Albert and Melfort regions are topping the list for housing growth across Saskatchewan.According to the Saskatchewan REALTORS Association, the two - along with South East Saskatchewan - are the...
Dec 07, 2021

Military's former head of human resources charged with sexual assault, indecent acts
OTTAWA - Military police say they have charged the former head of human resources for the Canadian Armed Forces with one count of sexual assault. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service say...
Dec 07, 2021

Liberals raise doubts of high number of vaccine exemptions among Conservatives ranks
OTTAWA - Government House leader Mark Holland is questioning the relatively high number of medical exemptions among the Conservative ranks preventing them from being vaccinated against COVID-19. On Mo...
Dec 07, 2021

Cree Christmas carolling spreading cheer and promoting language revitalization
A classic Christmastime tradition is being used to spread cheer while playing an important role in cultural development. Members of Flying Dust First Nation are organizing a team of carollers to go ar...
Dec 07, 2021

Saskatchewan changes eligibility for COVID booster shots
Saskatchewan is making COVID-19 booster shots available to more people in the province.During a media conference Tuesday, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency president Marlo Pritchard announced changes ...
Dec 07, 2021