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Missing woman from Thunderchild First Nation found deceased

Missing woman from Thunderchild First Nation found deceased

UPDATE: DeeDee Steele has been located deceased on the Thunderchild First Nation. Turtleford RCMP along with Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit worked in consultation with the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service in this investigation.
Officials watching closely after big jump in COVID-19 numbers

Officials watching closely after big jump in COVID-19 numbers

56 new cases from Saturday-Monday
COVID-19 update: 56 new cases in last three days, nothing new in the North

COVID-19 update: 56 new cases in last three days, nothing new in the North

There are 31 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on July 13. In addition, there were two cases reported on July 11 and 23 cases reported on July 12. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan to 871, as of July 13.
Battleford applies for PDAP funding

Battleford applies for PDAP funding

The town of Battleford is the latest community to seek provincial assistance after last week’s heavy rain event.
From the Pastor’s Desk of TBC

From the Pastor’s Desk of TBC

Thank you for all your inquiries as to our monthly letter, which has not appeared in this paper for several months. As you know much has changed in our world due to COVID 19, and we expect there will be many long lasting affects yet to come.
Cinderella coach makes dreams come true in Meota

Cinderella coach makes dreams come true in Meota

Submitted by Trudy Janssens Twenty-five years ago we had the opportunity to purchase an antique coach from British Columbia. We decided that it would make a good prop for our photography business in Saskatoon.
Off with their heads!

Off with their heads!

Letter to the Editor
Busting out of the Battlefords

Busting out of the Battlefords

Observations from Isolation
RCMP called to a fight at Saulteaux

RCMP called to a fight at Saulteaux

Battlefords RCMP are investigating an incident that saw several police and ambulance vehicles heading north Friday. At 1:24 p.m.
Recounting the Bernardo trial

Recounting the Bernardo trial

First Person Exploits into the Unknown
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