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COVID-19 variants of concern increasing steadily across the North

As of Tuesday, April 27, the total number of identified COVID-19 cases infected with a variant of concern (VoC) in northern zones was 367. Just a week ago, that number sat at 196. That's a major cause...

Apr 27, 2021

RCMP sees more calls for service for North Battleford

The Battlefords RCMP is experiencing a slightly higher volume of calls for service for the City of North Battleford, based on the latest crime report tally for the period.Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk, acti...

Apr 27, 2021

Saskatchewan experiencing aggressive phone scam

Phone scams are nothing new in 2021, but the latest to hit Saskatchewan has been particularly persistent. SaskTel released a statement Tuesday acknowledging the recent increase in scam calls originati...

Apr 27, 2021

Saskatoon lawyer discusses legalities around ‘freedom’ rallies in Sask.

Ticketing at Saskatchewan "freedom" rallies has sparked conversation around why only certain individuals receive fines and court dates.With COVID-19 changing the way the law system works in Canada, it...

Apr 27, 2021

Province to lower vaccine eligibility age throughout the week

The Saskatchewan government has announced incremental changes to vaccine ages this week beginning on Wednesday, April 28.The eligible age ranges for booking COVID-19 vaccinations will include individu...

Apr 27, 2021

Government reports 224 new cases of COVID-19 and six deaths in the province

The Saskatchewan government is reporting 224 new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of April 27 bringing the provincial total to 40,401 cases; 37,401 total recoveries and 2,518 cases considered acti...

Apr 27, 2021

Embracing Life busy with edu-therapy training, upcoming northern showcase

Northerners trained in edu-therapy are ready to assist others when it comes to resolving emotional pain that results from unhealthy grieving.That's according to Embracing Life Initiative co-chairperso...

Apr 27, 2021

Mustangs commit local product for 21/22 season

The Melfort Mustangs have committed a local boy for the 2021/2022 season.Zac Somers, a 2004-born forward, has committed to his hometown Mustangs.Somers spent the beginning of the 2020/2021 season with...

Apr 27, 2021

Local students awarded scholarships for music and agriculture

The Battlefords & District Community Foundation has awarded two annual scholarships to local students in the community.Piper Mutch, a senior at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, was name...

Apr 27, 2021

Fourth outbreak declared at Sask. Penitentiary

For the fourth time since the start of the pandemic, an outbreak has been declared at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.As of Monday, there were 23 active inmate cases (medium security unit), and eight active...

Apr 27, 2021