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Discovery, Delta, Turtleford Co-ops announce cardlock fuel restrictions

Discovery, Delta, Turtleford Co-ops announce cardlock fuel restrictions

Discovery Co-op announced Thursday they are imposing daily maximum fuel restrictions at their Cardlock locations “until further notice,” according to their Facebook page.
Lawyer recounts ‘inhumane’ treatment of prisoner he says led to death

Lawyer recounts ‘inhumane’ treatment of prisoner he says led to death

By Lisa Joy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After being incarcerated in the maximum Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert since June 2012, Christopher (Chris) Andrew Van Camp was finally released on parole April 24, 2017.
Mother of murdered inmate gets answers at trial

Mother of murdered inmate gets answers at trial

By Lisa Joy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The mother of an inmate who was murdered in his cell in Saskatchewan Penitentiary says she got answers about her son’s death during an eight-day trial, which was heard before a judge alone in Prince Al
Stand still, so I can hurt you, to make you better

Stand still, so I can hurt you, to make you better

“Some days and weeks are better than others when you have arthritis,” I told my old neighbour Ed, who lives in Saskatchewan. “Has it gone to your brain yet?” Ed asked me without any serious concern.
Below normal spring runoff expected

Below normal spring runoff expected

The Water Security Agency has released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2020. Precipitation amounts are predicted to be near normal across the province for February, March, and April.
Music can be key to academic success

Music can be key to academic success

Some believe music isn’t as important as the core academic subjects.
Library hosting a photo contest

Library hosting a photo contest

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Chamber hosts 2020 AGM; priority on membership

Chamber hosts 2020 AGM; priority on membership

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting Tuesday at the Chamber building in North Battleford, in which financials were presented for this year.
Suspect wanted in Sheena Billette’s homicide arrested in Prince Albert

Suspect wanted in Sheena Billette’s homicide arrested in Prince Albert

A man wanted in connection to the murder of a La Ronge woman in December was arrested in Prince Albert Feb. 4.
Man on trial in Saskatoon for attempted murder

Man on trial in Saskatoon for attempted murder

A central Saskatchewan man is on trial this week in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench for attempted murder.
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