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Saskatoon man charged in string of robberies fails to appear in court

Saskatoon man charged in string of robberies fails to appear in court

A Saskatoon man charged in connection to a string of robberies across Central Saskatchewan failed to appear in court.
Regina, Saskatoon each have $15 million 'Urgent Care Centres' announced by government

Regina, Saskatoon each have $15 million 'Urgent Care Centres' announced by government

Where do you go when the doctor’s office is closed, you need to see a doctor right away, but it’s not an immediate, life-threatening emergency? The Saskatchewan Party government announced its solution – a new form of medical facility, “Urgent Care Ce
Words of Cheer - Full Circle

Words of Cheer - Full Circle

The earth has made a full circle around the sun as I have been writing the Words of Cheer weekly column. As my life continues to evolve, I have decided to end this project and direct my energy into other projects.
Battleford acknowledges MEEP funding

Battleford acknowledges MEEP funding

It was Battleford’s turn to acknowledge the province’s funding to the town of $636,573 as part of the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program Monday afternoon.
City of NB celebrates MEEP funding at ribbon cutting

City of NB celebrates MEEP funding at ribbon cutting

Monday, the City of North Battleford formally highlighted Municipal Economic Enhancement Program funding received from the province.
Sask Party government makes flurry of announcements over seven days

Sask Party government makes flurry of announcements over seven days

With an election call likely just days away, the announcements coming out of the Saskatchewan Party provincial government have been fast and furious.
COVID-19 update: Seven new cases, 10 in hospital, two recoveries

COVID-19 update: Seven new cases, 10 in hospital, two recoveries

There are seven new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 21, bringing the total to 1,814 reported cases. The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (5), Regina (1) and South East (1) zones.
You’ve got to be kidding

You’ve got to be kidding

Letter to the Editor
Onion Lake man pleads guilty to manslaughter in brother-in-law's death

Onion Lake man pleads guilty to manslaughter in brother-in-law's death

An Onion Lake man pleaded guilty today in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench to manslaughter in connection to the death of Tyson Blair Crosschild.
Dekker Centre fall series announced

Dekker Centre fall series announced

The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts has announced Monday its fall mini series performances happening over the next three months.
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