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Big fun at the Battleford parade

Big fun at the Battleford parade

The Battleford parade took place Friday to much fanfare and a good turnout, despite taking place at the same time as the Roughrider game.
Edam armed robbery co-accused in court

Edam armed robbery co-accused in court

It was a brief court appearance Friday for one of two individuals charged in connection to an armed robbery and break and enter near Edam.
Town residents grateful for Co-op grocery store

Town residents grateful for Co-op grocery store

Residents of Battleford appear to be embracing the new Discovery Co-op food store and pharmacy downtown.
Warrant out for seventh person charged in Laverdiere murder case

Warrant out for seventh person charged in Laverdiere murder case

Saskatchewan RCMP is on the lookout for the seventh person charged in connection to the killing of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.
Trade issues a focus of this year’s PNWER summit: Doke

Trade issues a focus of this year’s PNWER summit: Doke

Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Larry Doke was pleased with what transpired at the recent Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) summit in Saskatoon.
Celebration marks the heritage of Shiloh Baptist Church

Celebration marks the heritage of Shiloh Baptist Church

On a sunny afternoon, Aug. 3, the Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery was officially designated as a Provincial Heritage Property. More than 200 people gathered on the grounds to celebrate the occasion.
Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club scholarships awarded

Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club scholarships awarded

Submitted The Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club awarded four senior members each with a $500 club scholarship to assist them in their post-secondary education. Two members were also recipients of 4-H Saskatchewan Scholarships.
Radisson fair coming up on Aug. 10-11 weekend

Radisson fair coming up on Aug. 10-11 weekend

Borden / Radisson News
Reaction to announcement that Herb Cox is not seeking re-election

Reaction to announcement that Herb Cox is not seeking re-election

Reaction has poured in to the recent announcement by Herb Cox that he is not running for a third term as MLA for the Battlefords. Cox confirmed July 24 that he is not seeking re-election in the fall 2020 vote.
Gambling on Kindersley’s Seymour Hotel

Gambling on Kindersley’s Seymour Hotel

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