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I’m taking a ’calculated risk’ says N.B. judge when sentencing Biggar woman

I’m taking a ’calculated risk’ says N.B. judge when sentencing Biggar woman

A Biggar woman arrested by the Battlefords RCMP was given a conditional jail sentence. Desiree Hinse, 24, of Biggar was sentenced March 22 in North Battleford Provincial Court on drug and weapons-related charges.
Eligibility for vaccine appointments down to age 62

Eligibility for vaccine appointments down to age 62

Earlier today (Wednesday), the Saskatchewan Health Authority said COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility was being expanded March 24 from individuals 67 years and older to include all individuals 65 years of age and older.
Citizens on Patrol called out at council for making Battlefords ‘great’

Citizens on Patrol called out at council for making Battlefords ‘great’

The efforts of Citizens on Patrol to help make the Battlefords a safer place was highlighted at a North Battleford city council meeting Monday. Just don’t call it making the Battlefords “great.
Meeting Canada’s aggressive green targets a tall order

Meeting Canada’s aggressive green targets a tall order

Speed and efficiency are not things that Canada’s lumbering and increasingly dysfunctional regulatory systems are known for
NDP get their wish, sort of, with additional Regina COVID-19 restrictions

NDP get their wish, sort of, with additional Regina COVID-19 restrictions

When Premier Scott Moe announced on March 23 a return to several COVID-19 pubic health measures for Regina and the surrounding bedroom communities, those measures were somewhat along the lines of what the Official Opposition New Democratic Party had
It's time to walk the walk

It's time to walk the walk

Dear Editor I am First Nation. In January of 2013, while I was away at work, a white man opened my steel gate, entered my lake property, terrorizing my wife. We complained to the RCMP, who refused to press charges, saying it was a “misunderstanding.
New public health restrictions for Regina

New public health restrictions for Regina

Travel not recommended
March 23 COVID-19 update: One death, 149,209 vaccines administered, 150 new cases, 152 recoveries

March 23 COVID-19 update: One death, 149,209 vaccines administered, 150 new cases, 152 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 5,038 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 149,209.
SJHL season is cancelled

SJHL season is cancelled

Return to play plan rejected by government
Award of merit presented to North Battleford programs manager

Award of merit presented to North Battleford programs manager

The North Battleford Parks and Recreation Department is noting a recent honour accorded to one of their own.
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