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Lloydminster healthcare workers say winning 50/50 jackpot was 'surreal'

A big delivery at the end of 2020 was a special surprise for a group of healthcare workers in the maternity ward at Lloydminster Hospital.A group of eight healthcare professionals - seven nurses and a...

Dec 31, 2020

COVID claims life of beloved father, coach and longtime Safeway employee

A man who helped create immaculate displays at the Prince Albert Safeway store, and mentored a countless number of young bowlers, has passed away.Bert Hannah, 56, died Wednesday night, nearly two mont...

Dec 31, 2020

RCMP will be out on New Year's Eve patrol

In keeping with tradition on New Year's Eve, law enforcement will be keeping an eye on impaired drivers.In a release Thursday, SGI reminded everyone looking to ring in the New Year to drive safely. Th...

Dec 31, 2020

NDP calls for minister's resignation over California trip; Hargrave apologizes

Calling his trip to California "disgusting", the opposition New Democrats have called for the resignation of Saskatchewan Minister of Highways and Prince Albert Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave. Meanwhile, Ha...

Dec 31, 2020

SGI encouraging drivers to plan a safe ride home

As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, the normal New Year's Eve party plans will be a lot quieter this year, but SGI is still reminding people to plan a safe ride home if they do go out to enjoy a cel...

Dec 31, 2020

Home renovations, puzzles dominated Christmas shopping in the Battlefords

Business in the Battlefords has changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and that continued during the Christmas season.Many homeowners spent money on supplies for repairs and renovations to ...

Dec 31, 2020

Province tells public to keep New Year celebrations small, records 190 new COVID-19 cases

The province is urging the public to stay safe this New Year's Eve by celebrating with only your household and making virtual connections instead of in-person ones. The provincial government issued th...

Dec 31, 2020

Lloydminster nurses share world junior 50/50 jackpot

After a long stressful year on the frontlines battling COVID-19, a group of nurses in Lloydminster is ending 2020 on a high note.The eight women from the maternity unit are sharing $241,850 after winn...

Dec 31, 2020

Two week lockdown starts tonight at Montreal Lake Cree Nation

In response to band members not complying with COVID-19 restrictions, and a continual rise in positive cases, a two week lockdown begins Thursday night at Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN).According to...

Dec 31, 2020

Hope and the Future: Shellbrook rolls out phase one of water improvement project

The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget but there is hope for the future. We've decided to make that the focus of our series of end-of-year stories.Improvements to the town's...

Dec 31, 2020