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Second suspect charged in Laverdiere murder

Second suspect charged in Laverdiere murder

Tuesday afternoon, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit North arrested and charged a second individual in relation to the homicide investigation of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.
Survivor thanks rescuers in a surprise visit

Survivor thanks rescuers in a surprise visit

Seven years ago on Oct. 15, 2012, the Unity Fire Department was called to the trucker’s parking lot at the Delta Co-op C-Store location to respond to a vehicle fire.
Two teens thought to be missing now suspects in 3 northern B.C. deaths

Two teens thought to be missing now suspects in 3 northern B.C. deaths

VANCOUVER — RCMP say two British Columbia teenagers who were first thought to be missing are now considered suspects in the deaths of three people in northern B.C. Sgt.
Land surveyors museum open on Government Ridge

Land surveyors museum open on Government Ridge

The Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Association is now operating a museum out of the old Land Titles building near the former Government House, by an agreement with the Town of Battleford, owner of the property.
First degree murder: Orthner remanded

First degree murder: Orthner remanded

The court process began Tuesday morning for Shayla Orthner, charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere. Orthner is also charged with kidnapping, improperly interfering with a human body, and vehicle theft.
Battleford Memorial Rose Garden in peak form

Battleford Memorial Rose Garden in peak form

Paul Craig, volunteer, was busy watering at the Battleford Memorial Rose Garden Sunday. It’s been a good year for the garden, he says, and it’s at one of its best times right now.
Five years in, the oil downturn still hurts as rig activity suffers

Five years in, the oil downturn still hurts as rig activity suffers

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Former Unity resident becomes best selling author overnight

Former Unity resident becomes best selling author overnight

Reprinted from the Wilkie-Unity Press-Herald On Amazon, the prelude to The Witty Widow states, “If you’re reading this book, you either A) like a good laugh, whether it comes laughing with me or at me, or B) joined a club you wish you weren’t a membe
August Skies - Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12

August Skies - Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12

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Charges laid in Laverdiere homicide investigation, more expected

Charges laid in Laverdiere homicide investigation, more expected

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit North have arrested and charged a 27-year-old female in relation to the homicide investigation of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere and officers expect to make additional arrests in the coming weeks.
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