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JPII football season ends in Melfort

JPII football season ends in Melfort

A tough season for John Paul II Crusaders ended in Melfort on the weekend. The Crusaders fell in semifinal action 56 to 13 on Saturday in 4A nine-man semifinal action. The loss means the Crusaders end 2019 with one win and seven losses.
Hafford into 2A six-man final

Hafford into 2A six-man final

It has been an easy time for the Hafford Vikings on their way to another provincial six-man high school football final.
North Stars beat Terriers 3-2 in OT on Rings Night

North Stars beat Terriers 3-2 in OT on Rings Night

Saturday night Nov.2 was a special night for the Battlefords North Stars players, coaches, staff and fans. It was the night the Canalta Cup championship rings were presented to members of the winning North Stars team from 2018-19.
Shooting suspect still in hospital

Shooting suspect still in hospital

Court appearance adjourned to tomorrow
$500,000 Lotto Max win in Spiritwood

$500,000 Lotto Max win in Spiritwood

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries Derrick Kyluik just won $500,000 on the Oct. 1 Lotto Max draw, and the Spiritwood resident couldn’t be more astounded.
Legislative amendments introduced to protect vulnerable adults from predatory marriages

Legislative amendments introduced to protect vulnerable adults from predatory marriages

Submitted The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced legislation to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation through marriage.
Inquest into death in custody goes Nov. 25

Inquest into death in custody goes Nov. 25

A public inquest into the death of Elton Heebner will be held Nov. 25 to 29 at the Holiday Inn and Suites at 1800 Prince of Wales Drive in Regina. The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
Accused in second degree murder makes first court appearance

Accused in second degree murder makes first court appearance

Incident on Thunderchild First Nation in 2018
F rating for Great Canadian Home Show: if you paid deposit, contact police

F rating for Great Canadian Home Show: if you paid deposit, contact police

Submitted Better Business Bureau of Saskatchewan is warning the public to be wary of Vern Peterson and the Great Canadian Home Show.
New Roughriders book: 100 Things Roughriders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

New Roughriders book: 100 Things Roughriders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

Roughrider fans have lived – and died – with their team for over 100 years. That rich history has proven to be good subject matter for book authors over the years – and the fan base has proven to be a ready-made market of customers for those efforts.
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