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Open and shut

Open and shut

A recent post on Facebook caught my attention. Although many folks are turned off by that page, I have appreciated recent attempts to counteract all the depressing news associated with COVID.
Bee nucs: shop locally for best results

Bee nucs: shop locally for best results

The last couple of weeks our columns have been all about bees 鈥 solitary bees and then last week a bit about honey bees.
N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man

N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has arrested 35-year-old Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe of North Battleford for the murder of 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt of Lloydminster. According to RCMP, on April 17, 2021, at about 5 p.m.
Four COVID-19 cases reported in area schools

Four COVID-19 cases reported in area schools

On April 23, officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority informed Light of Christ Catholic Schools of a positive COVID-19聽case in an individual at John Paul II Collegiate High School in North Battleford 鈥淭his case reminds us that we all have a s
April 24 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 10,159 more vaccines, 286 new cases, 194 recoveries

April 24 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 10,159 more vaccines, 286 new cases, 194 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 10,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 392,294.
COVID-19 exposure risk at 鈥楩reedom Rally鈥 in Prince Albert

COVID-19 exposure risk at 鈥楩reedom Rally鈥 in Prince Albert

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following location where a person or persons attended while infectious: April 17, 2021 鈥淔reedom Rally鈥 in Prince Albert Individuals who participated in t
April 23 COVID-19 update; One death, 382,135 vaccinations, 245 new cases, 296 recoveries

April 23 COVID-19 update; One death, 382,135 vaccinations, 245 new cases, 296 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 9,801 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 382,135.
鈥楬eart-breaking鈥 vandalism visited on positive sign

鈥楬eart-breaking鈥 vandalism visited on positive sign

Someone built a sign at the top of the hill by the junction of Highways 29 and 40 near West Park, Battleford, more than a year ago, asking folks to be safe during this pandemic and to be grateful to health workers.
Mayor sticks it to COVID

Mayor sticks it to COVID

City of North Battleford Mayor David Gillan received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, on Wednesday, April 21. The vaccine clinic is being run by the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc.
Crimestoppers: Unlawfully at large

Crimestoppers: Unlawfully at large

These individuals are currently unlawfully at large in Saskatchewan. Thomas Redsky Mcnab - 26 years old, 5ft 8" 189 lbs. Last known location was in Regina. Vaughan Smoker - 34 years old, 5ft 7" 193 lbs. Last known location was in Regina.
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