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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.
Healing Garden aims to promote medicinal plants

Healing Garden aims to promote medicinal plants

A Healing Garden is growing behind the Allen Sapp Gallery to educate young people and visitors about medicinal plants native to the plains.
Concern for Youth continues to grow after 36 years

Concern for Youth continues to grow after 36 years

‘The overall goal is to help youth develop into positive and capable teens and adults,’ says Executive Director Linda Coe Kirkham.
Battlefords groups announced for more than $77,000 in LGS grants

Battlefords groups announced for more than $77,000 in LGS grants

In total LGS gave $2.49 million in grants in the first quarter, benefitting more than 1,000 groups and organizations in Saskatchewan.
Radisson car show draws 151 entries

Radisson car show draws 151 entries

Visitors throng village streets to peruse the show.
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