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Thunderchild murder suspect to return to court Jan. 14

Thunderchild murder suspect to return to court Jan. 14

A man accused of second-degree murder in connection to an incident on Thunderchild First Nation made his latest court appearance Tuesday. Ivor Wapass appeared before Judge David Kaiser in provincial court by closed-circuit TV.
New CSO commander in NB, replaces former commander now in B’ford

New CSO commander in NB, replaces former commander now in B’ford

You need a scorecard to keep up with the changes in community safety personnel on both sides of the North Saskatchewan River.
Mitsubishi stolen from N.B.

Mitsubishi stolen from N.B.

This news feed of vehicle thefts is updated periodically. If the story you are looking for isn’t at the top, please scroll down. Note: RCMP do not report all vehicle thefts to the media.
Christmas bazaar treats attendees

Christmas bazaar treats attendees

There were more than 50 vendors in this much anticipated Historic Battleford Lions Christmas Bazaar held Nov. 30 at the Alex Dillabough Centre. It did not disappoint with the variety of vendors.
Mercury is a morning object for most of December

Mercury is a morning object for most of December

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Missing man still sought after four years – Saskatoon

Missing man still sought after four years – Saskatoon

It has been four years since 21-year-old Jordan Charles Walker was last seen in Saskatoon. Investigators in the Missing Person Unit say the case remains open and any new information or tips would be welcomed.
NBCKB presents ‘Baby It’s Cold outside’

NBCKB presents ‘Baby It’s Cold outside’

Submitted The stockings are hung by the chimney with care as the City Kinsmen Band members prepare for their annual Christmas concerts. The Intermediate, Daylight Players and High School All-City Bands performed Sunday, Dec.
November brings fewer listings, more sales to housing market

November brings fewer listings, more sales to housing market

Submitted by the Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors Sales and listings were remarkably stable in the Battlefords and region in November.
A special Christmas video from our cartoon artist

A special Christmas video from our cartoon artist

NEW: A time lapse painting of a reindeer, with a little surprise at the end. Watch here . Merry Christmas from Patrick Lamontagne.
WDM receives donation North Battleford Lions

WDM receives donation North Battleford Lions

Submitted The Western Development Museum - North Battleford is the recipient of a generous donation from the North Battleford Lions Club Inc., enabling the museum to purchase a new floor preparation machine, a vital piece of maintenance equipment.
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