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Onion Lake woman charged with murder appears in Lloydminster court

Police still investigating, encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Jul 30, 2020 5:48 PM Read more >

Red Pheasant COVID-19 case prompts drive-up testing

Red Pheasant Cree Nation announced to its membership Tuesday a member of the First Nation had been confirmed to have COVID-19. An announcement by Chief Clint Wuttunee also stated drive-up testing was scheduled for Wednesday.

Jul 30, 2020 1:55 PM Read more >

COVID-19 update: One additional death, 38 new cases, 14 in hospital, 55 more recoveries

There are 38 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on July 30, bringing the total to 1,306 cases. The new cases are located in the Central (14), North (12), South (6), Saskatoon (5) and Far North (1) regions.

Jul 30, 2020 1:40 PM Read more >

Summer adventure at Lake Athabasca

Mayfair News

Jul 30, 2020 12:58 PM Read more >

Northern Sask. man charged with sexually assaulting a minor and killing a man appears in court

A man charged with murdering an adult and sexually assaulting a minor had another court appearance but the matter was adjourned in Prince Albert Provincial Court.

Jul 30, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >

WDM to reopen in early August

Baljennie News

Jul 30, 2020 12:27 PM Read more >

May my grandchildren never hear the E-word again

It’s been a long time coming, but the Edmonton CFL team’s name change was the right thing to do, says Inuk writer and researcher

Jul 30, 2020 11:46 AM Read more >

On being honourable

Letter to the Editor

Jul 30, 2020 11:44 AM Read more >

Beach Bums

Prairie Wool

Jul 30, 2020 11:39 AM Read more >

Battleford to fog for mosquitoes

For the first time in a number of years, the Town of Battleford will fog for mosquitoes. A release issued by the town this week states the tentative start date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, weather permitting.

Jul 30, 2020 11:35 AM Read more >

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