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Biggar woman arrested by North Battleford RCMP gang unit fails to appear in court

Biggar woman arrested by North Battleford RCMP gang unit fails to appear in court

A Biggar woman failed to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court Oct. 19 for a scheduled appearance and a judicial bench warrant was issued for her arrest. Desiree Hinse, 24, and three others were arrested on Sept.
‘Battleford Badger’ appears to have moved on

‘Battleford Badger’ appears to have moved on

It appears town residents don’t need to worry anymore about being terrorized by the “Battleford Badger”.
Liberal Leader Robert Rudachyk. Photo submitted Liberals feel Sask. Party pays lip service to rural

Liberal Leader Robert Rudachyk. Photo submitted Liberals feel Sask. Party pays lip service to rural

Liberals want farmers generating solar power as a cash crop
It’s that time of year again!

It’s that time of year again!

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Oct. 21 COVID-19 update: 57 new cases, 17 in hospital, 15 recoveries

Oct. 21 COVID-19 update: 57 new cases, 17 in hospital, 15 recoveries

There are 57 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 21, 2020, bringing the total to 2,496 cases.
Preliminary hearing set for two men charged with shooting on Onion Lake, carjacking in Lloydminster

Preliminary hearing set for two men charged with shooting on Onion Lake, carjacking in Lloydminster

Two men pursued by Alberta and Saskatchewan RCMP after an alleged shooting on Onion Lake Cree Nation and several car jackings where people were shot at, were denied bail.
Potential exposure: Beauval, Candle Lake, Esterhazy, Kelvington, Osler, PA, Regina, S'toon, Yorkton

Potential exposure: Beauval, Candle Lake, Esterhazy, Kelvington, Osler, PA, Regina, S'toon, Yorkton

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Manufacturers tax credit key to Progressive Conservative rural strategy

A manufacturers tax credit is a key point in developing Saskatchewan’s value-added industry, according to Progressive Conservative Party Leader Ken Grey. That’s a major part of their platform, especially for helping out rural Saskatchewan.

Buffalo Party contests lawsuit over campaign bills

The Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan’s interim leader says lawsuits against himself and another candidate over allegedly unpaid campaign bills are “frivolous and vexatious.” In legal action filed in Alberta provincial court in Calgary on Oct.
Grant application for bridges gets go-ahead from Battleford council

Grant application for bridges gets go-ahead from Battleford council

The Town of Battleford discussed making an Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant application for the north portion of the old Battleford bridge at their meeting Monday night.
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