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Suspicious death being investigated on 100th Street

Suspicious death being investigated on 100th Street

On July 5, 2019, North Battleford RCMP responded to a complaint regarding a deceased male found in a residence on the 1500 block of 100 th Street in North Battleford.
BUH Foundation welcomes new board chair

BUH Foundation welcomes new board chair

Submitted Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation held their 2018/19 annual general meeting on Wednesday, June 26 at BUH.
More people working in Saskatchewan than ever before

More people working in Saskatchewan than ever before

According to a report released by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan set an all-time record for employment last month at 592,900 jobs. In June, employment was up 9,200 jobs compared to June 2018, a 1.
Theories of Justice: Gladue in Saskatchewan

Theories of Justice: Gladue in Saskatchewan

This is a story about Canadian sentencing law, Aboriginal people in jail and what the government and the courts have tried to do about it. Canadian sentencing law is a complicated and poorly understood story.
Stanley Cup at Legislative Building Saturday, July 6

Stanley Cup at Legislative Building Saturday, July 6

Hockey fans and members of the public are invited to come to the Saskatchewan Legislative Building as the Stanley Cup, along with Saskatchewan’s own Tyler Bozack and Jaden Schwartz of the Stanley Cup champion St.
State memorial service to be held for The Honourable W. Thomas Molloy

State memorial service to be held for The Honourable W. Thomas Molloy

A state memorial service is planned to recognize and honour the contributions made by Saskatchewan’s 22nd Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable W. Thomas Molloy, throughout his public service and professional career.
Pedestrian struck in Battleford, in hospital

Pedestrian struck in Battleford, in hospital

Battlefords RCMP report they responded to a complaint of an injured male laying on 29th Street in the Town of Battleford on July 4, at 11 p.m.
Ash Lascelle memorial fund sends kids to camp

Ash Lascelle memorial fund sends kids to camp

Five “Hope kids” are heading to Ranger Lake Bible Camp this summer as a result of a memorial fund set up in memory of Ash Lascelle. The fund is called the B4C Ash Lascelle HOPE Ranger Lake Bible Camp HOPE Memorial Fund.
How do I escape?

How do I escape?

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Ryder rides into rodeo championships

Ryder rides into rodeo championships

The Zunti family is a familiar name for rodeo success stories. Mom Twila has seen her share of success in the barrel racing circuit, as has Kaybree Zunti. But in 2019, Ryder Zunti has taken his turn to shine.
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