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Fred Light Museum welcomes new manager

Fred Light Museum welcomes new manager

Justin Miller has been announced to replace retiring long-time manager Bernadette Leslie in the position.
MGBHLM First Nation's Yellowstone bison released to pasture

MGBHLM First Nation's Yellowstone bison released to pasture

The Buffalo Treaty aims to bring back the buffalo and reintroduce them to Indigenous lands.
Maidstone and District News: U13 Lakers provincial silver medalists

Maidstone and District News: U13 Lakers provincial silver medalists

Silver Lake Market runs Saturdays into August.
Mayfair and District News: Rediscovering Horseshoe Lake

Mayfair and District News: Rediscovering Horseshoe Lake

Wiener roast takes advantage of lifted fire ban.
Meota and District News: Show and shine draws 105 entries

Meota and District News: Show and shine draws 105 entries

Enthusiastic viewers treated to antiques, classics and more.
Woman shares painful story of life on the streets

Woman shares painful story of life on the streets

"The reason I'm on the street is because I'm an addict. And the reason why I'm an addict is to be numb. It's not really a choice."
Lloydminster RCMP ask help identifying suspect in armed robbery

Lloydminster RCMP ask help identifying suspect in armed robbery

The suspect had approached the checkout with merchandise and brandished a knife at the cashier.
Suspect in prior police chase crash faces new evasion charges

Suspect in prior police chase crash faces new evasion charges

Repeat offender previously sentenced for high-speed chase that injured officer now charged with fleeing police again, twice.
Saskatchewan Skies: Jupiter and Venus make a splendid pair

Saskatchewan Skies: Jupiter and Venus make a splendid pair

Mercury gradually becomes visible in the early morning eastern sky.
Man sentenced to four years in prison in death of David Lapointe

Man sentenced to four years in prison in death of David Lapointe

The 34-year-old man previously pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death.
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