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Heat warning in effect for Northwest Saskatchewan
It's time for another heat wave in northwest Saskatchewan.Environment Canada has put a heat warning in place across the western and central portions of the province, with temperatures expected to exce...
Jun 14, 2021

Local resident asks province to expand Continuous Glucose Monitoring coverage
A Battlefords resident is hoping the province will expand its coverage for a Continuous Glucose Monitor [CGM] system for diabetes management.Kyle Hamilton, 21, says the province is now funding it for ...
Jun 14, 2021

Canadian women put on better show but fail to score in 0-0 soccer draw with Brazil
CARTAGENA, Spain - Canada posted its fourth straight clean sheet, playing Brazil to a scoreless draw in an international women's soccer friendly Monday. It was a better showing from the Canadians than...
Jun 14, 2021

Battleford's commemorative bench program honours loved ones/special events in community
The Town of Battleford is offering their commemorative bench program once again this year. The program which began in 2018, provides residents with an opportunity to honour the life of a loved one, an...
Jun 14, 2021

Canada wants 'robust' investigation into origins of COVID-19: Health Minister Hajdu
Health Minister Patty Hajdu says Canada will work with its international partners to make sure there is a "robust" and ongoing investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus. The communique t...
Jun 14, 2021

Veteran Liberal MP Wayne Easter won't seek re-election in long-held P.E.I. riding
OTTAWA - Veteran Liberal MP Wayne Easter has decided not to run for a tenth term in Parliament. The one-time cabinet minister says he won't seek re-election in the Prince Edward Island riding of Malpe...
Jun 14, 2021

Province one per cent away from Step Three threshold
The Government of Saskatchewan is urging residents to get vaccinated, especially with the province so close to beginning Step Three of the the Re-Opening Roadmap. If just one per cent of Saskatchewan ...
Jun 14, 2021

Experts divided on whether COVID-19 rules should be eased for fully vaccinated adults
As provinces accelerate their efforts to get their populations fully vaccinated against COVID-19, some people are calling for the federal government to issue clear guidance on what people can do once ...
Jun 14, 2021

Heat like this not seen in over 100 years.
Environment Canada is forecasting very warm and possible record-breaking temperatures to start the week, with the heat in Prince Albert and area not seen for over 100 years for this time of year.Their...
Jun 14, 2021

Male robbery suspect arrested in North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are investigating a break and enter to a business on the 1700 block of 100 Street in North Battleford, which has produced one arrest.On June 12, a male suspect forcibly gained entry t...
Jun 14, 2021