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B’ford seeks grant for downtown revitalization

B’ford seeks grant for downtown revitalization

Downtown was a prime focus at Monday’s Battleford town council meeting, with council considering downtown incentives as well as potential funding opportunities. Downtown revitalization was the first item that came up.
This week's Crime Stoppers wanted list

This week's Crime Stoppers wanted list

From Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers, this week’s wanted list: Benjamin Gregory Boyd - Unlawfully at large, 27 years old, 6ft. 176 lbs. Last known location was in Saskatoon. Randy Curtis Charles - Unlawfully at large, 26 years old, 5ft 7" 202 lbs.
National Indigenous organization calls for criminal investigations into Residential Schools

National Indigenous organization calls for criminal investigations into Residential Schools

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, the national Indigenous organization representing off-reserve status and non-status Indians, Métis and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµern Inuit Aboriginal Peoples fully supports the call for a criminal investigation, and insists that immedi
Back to Batoche Days online again this year

Back to Batoche Days online again this year

Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Métis people in Canada, Back to Batoche Days 2021 begins online Thursday evening, July 22, and will run until July 25. Music, dance, and celebration will stream live at https://backtobatochedays.ca/.
Saskatoon looks to implement UN declaration on Indigenous rights

Saskatoon looks to implement UN declaration on Indigenous rights

The City of Saskatoon is looking to adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, as stated in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 43 where the Government of Canada must “fully adopt and imp
Break and enter/theft, firearms and truck stolen

Break and enter/theft, firearms and truck stolen

Maidstone RCMP are investigating a Break and Enter in the R.M of Wilton on July 18 into the early morning hours of July 19.
Saskatoon to host U30 west curling championship

Saskatoon to host U30 west curling championship

Saskatoon will be hosting the inaugural SGI Canada Best of the West Under-30 Curling Championship set from April 22 to 24 at the Nutana Curling Club.
Saskatoon saves money while managing pandemic

Saskatoon saves money while managing pandemic

Saskatoon officials have lauded the city’s efforts in surviving the challenges last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still managing to provide services to the public despite all the health restrictions and protocols implemented by the Saskatc
City of Saskatoon announces new projects; leisure centers open

City of Saskatoon announces new projects; leisure centers open

A total of 150 calming installations will be permanently constructed in 39 neighbourhoods in the city of Saskatoon with the project eyed for completion before the end of summer.
More drive thru, walk in vaccine options available this weekend

More drive thru, walk in vaccine options available this weekend

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced some more options for obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine in the Battlefords this weekend The drive thru is open at Finning Cat, 391 Yellowhead highway 16 west of Battlefords on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Ju
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