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Prizes award by library, preservation committee

Prizes award by library, preservation committee

Borden and Radisson News
Golf club turns a profit in a difficult year

Golf club turns a profit in a difficult year

Meota News
Provincial government providing 100,000 rapid tests to schools

Provincial government providing 100,000 rapid tests to schools

Submitted Saskatchewan K-12 schools across the province are currently being shipped 100,000 rapid tests. Rapid testing for COVID-19 in schools may begin as early as this week.
Territorial Youth Services looking at new building this year

Territorial Youth Services looking at new building this year

Plans for a new facility for Territorial Youth Services were front and centre at North Battleford’s Planning Committee last week. Council heard from Perry Neufeld, who presented on what the organization’s plans were for 2021.
Why an emergency alert? Behind the scenes during a dangerous call for service

Why an emergency alert? Behind the scenes during a dangerous call for service

Submitted by Saskatchewan RCMP On March 10 a dangerous person emergency alert was issued by the Saskatchewan RCMP in relation to an incident that unfolded in the Meadow Lake RCMP Detachment area.
Alberta energy companies fined $1.5 million for deposit of chlorinated water into North Sask. River

Alberta energy companies fined $1.5 million for deposit of chlorinated water into North Sask. River

On March 18, Gibson Energy ULC and GEP ULC (operating in partnership as Gibson Energy Partnership) were sentenced in the Provincial Court of Alberta and ordered to pay a total fine of $1.5 million.
Update: RCMP seek info on stolen vehicles

Update: RCMP seek info on stolen vehicles

Stolen SUV – Battlefords RCMP Please be on the lookout for an SUV stolen from the city of North Battleford on March 27, 2021, 2008 Ford Escape, Grey in colour with SK license 081LVH If you have information related to this advisory please call 310-RCM

Community rallies around teen who lost use of legs in ATV accident

In October, 2020, Moosomin high school student Levi Jamieson was in an ATV accident and was rushed to Regina General Hospital by STARS air ambulance before being flown to Royal University Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Saskatoon.
Estevan looks to canola-based diesel for jobs transition

Estevan looks to canola-based diesel for jobs transition

Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig hopes a proposed renewable diesel refinery in the area helps his city secure long-term jobs. Two coal-fired units at SaskPower’s boundary dam are to close down this year and in 2024. “We can’t turn the clock back on that.

APAS optimistic bill may lead to carbon tax exemption for grain drying

A Saskatchewan farm group is optimistic that a private member's bill will lead to an exemption from the carbon tax for grain drying and heating on farms, which are dependent on natural gas.
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