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'Deeper relationships' the goal of Chamber's Indigenous business directory

Nick Crighton is all about connections. That’s why he helped build the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce’s new Indigenous Business Directory, launched Wednesday.
Man shot, killed by Alberta RCMP after domestic incident on Onion Lake

Man shot, killed by Alberta RCMP after domestic incident on Onion Lake

Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating after Alberta RCMP shot and killed a thirty-two-year-old Poundmaker Cree Nation man west of Edmonton. According to RCMP, on Aug. 30 at about 4:30 p.m.
Non-essential travel being discouraged by province

Non-essential travel being discouraged by province

Highlights of Wednesday COVID-19 news conference
Too close to call in Resort Village of Cochin election

Too close to call in Resort Village of Cochin election

Final council spot determined in a tie-breaking procedure
New job for Larry Doke: mayor of Metinota

New job for Larry Doke: mayor of Metinota

Larry Doke may be wrapping up as Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA but he is not done with politics just yet. Doke is taking over as the new mayor of the Resort Village of Metinota, as confirmed by the resort village on their website.
Several reasons for resilient real estate in Battlefords: Fortier

Several reasons for resilient real estate in Battlefords: Fortier

The pandemic situation has hit a number of sectors in the Battlefords hard, but one area has escaped relatively unscathed in the community: real estate. Professional appraiser David Fortier, of Fortier Mattila Appraisals Inc.
COVID-19 update: Two new cases, two in hospital, four more recoveries

COVID-19 update: Two new cases, two in hospital, four more recoveries

There are two new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 2, bringing the total to 1,624 reported cases. Of the 1,624 reported cases, 29 are considered active. A total of 1,571 people have recovered.
More delays in case against P.A. man charged with killing son, parents

More delays in case against P.A. man charged with killing son, parents

The case against a Prince Albert man accused of killing his son and parents, and attempting to kill his daughter, continues to be adjourned. Nathaniel Carrier, 28, was scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court by CCTV on Sept.
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