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Thunderchild First Nation armed home invasion under investigation
Turtleford RCMP are investigating a home invasion that occurred on Thunderchild First Nation, Dec. 15.Police were advised of the incident that morning, where three indigenous males, dressed in red, en...
Dec 15, 2020
Ozone disinfection devices arrive at La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre
La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre has two new disinfection devices designed to eliminate the coronavirus. That's according to Executive Director Ron Woytowich, who purchased the ozone-generating m...
Dec 15, 2020
Battleford council approves 2021 budget
Monday evening, the Town of Battleford officially passed the municipal budget for 2021.The decision was the primary focus on the council meeting, the last of the month for all involved, who will recon...
Dec 15, 2020
COVID vaccine arrives in Regina; health-care workers to get first doses Tuesday
A number of health-care workers in Saskatchewan are to become the first people in the province to get COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday.In a media release just after 3 p.m., the provincial government said...
Dec 15, 2020
Doell commits to North Stars for fall 2021
Perhaps it's only fitting one of the brightest in U18 AAA, would find himself in a Stars' sweater next year.The Battlefords North Stars announced Tuesday, the commitment of 2018 first round pick, Hold...
Dec 15, 2020
Sizable donation of instruments a promising gift for music mentorship programming
The legacy of a well-respected Saskatchewan musician will live on through a sizeable donation of instruments to a mentorship program currently serving northerners. In total, 50 accordions, 35 fiddles ...
Dec 15, 2020
Canadian Jeff (The Silencer) Smith advances at William Hill World Darts Championship
LONDON - Canadian Jeff (The Silencer) Smith held on to down Irish teenager Keane Barry 3-1 Tuesday in the first round of the William Hill World Darts Championship.The win assures the 45-year-old from ...
Dec 15, 2020
Melfort twinkle tour this Friday; woodcarvers getting creative with snow carvings
After a month and a half of collecting entries into the Christmas lights contest, the City of Melfort twinkle tour will take place this Friday.The tour includes drive-thru hot chocolate pick-up at the...
Dec 15, 2020
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon found not guilty on rape charge
MONTREAL - Former entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon, founder of the Just for Laughs festival, has been found not guilty on charges of rape and indecent assault. The accusations against Rozon stemmed f...
Dec 15, 2020
Raptors permitting limited number of fans to Tampa home games
TAMPA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors will have fans at their Florida home games this season.The Raptors announced Tuesday they are permitting a limited number of fans at games at Amalie Arena, with plans...
Dec 15, 2020