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More adjournments in case of Calgary man charged with death of Carrot River man

More adjournments in case of Calgary man charged with death of Carrot River man

The case against a Calgary man charged with the murder of a Saskatchewan man was adjourned twice this week. Fayiah (Victor) Braima, 23, appeared in Calgary Provincial Court March 9 and March 11. Braima was arrested Feb.
Case against mother charged with second-degree murder of infant moved to Saskatoon

Case against mother charged with second-degree murder of infant moved to Saskatoon

A mother charged with second-degree murder in the death of her one-month-old infant was scheduled to appear in Rosetown circuit court March 12. Instead, her lawyer asked the court to adjourn the case to Saskatoon.
Ag producers conference cancelled

Ag producers conference cancelled

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan announced they are postponing their midterm Policy Conference scheduled for March 16-17 in Saskatoon, due to coronavirus concerns.
Ask the Money Lady - How should I fund my renos?

Ask the Money Lady - How should I fund my renos?

My husband and I love our neighborhood, but our home is really dated and too small for our growing family.
Words of Cheer - Backstage Pass

Words of Cheer - Backstage Pass

I have had the privilege of wearing a coaches’ pass to many cheerleading competitions over the past 10 years.
North Stars Game Five is off; SJHL season suspended

North Stars Game Five is off; SJHL season suspended

The Battlefords North Stars season has been suspended, along with the rest of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
Métis Nation taking proactive measures on Covid-19 virus

Métis Nation taking proactive measures on Covid-19 virus

Submitted The Métis Nation is taking preventative measures to minimize risks to Métis Nation citizens and communities during the Covid-19 emergency.
Latest murder suspect in court; adjourned to April 8

Latest murder suspect in court; adjourned to April 8

The man charged in the latest murder to hit the Battlefords was back in court Thursday morning. Keenan Mooswa is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Sequin Mooswa of North Battleford.
Latest developments on COVID-19

Latest developments on COVID-19

Here is a summary of the latest developments in COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and around the world: - Saskatchewan has reported its first case of COVID-19, an individual with a travel history to Egypt. The individual is currently in self-isolation.
First case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

First case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

The first case of the Coronavirus COVID-19 has been reported in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Provincial Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab confirmed the case on Monday morning.
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