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Ball winding down, golf winding up

Ball winding down, golf winding up

Whoosh! Just like that, July is almost gone. With the long weekend around the corner, you want to be sure to pack it all in before summer is over.
New heliport at children’s hospital operational

New heliport at children’s hospital operational

A new heliport on top of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon has opened ahead of schedule and became operational on Thursday, July 25 at 8 a.m.
200 riders in the children’s bike parade at the lake

200 riders in the children’s bike parade at the lake

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Borden walking tour highlights historic sites

Borden walking tour highlights historic sites

Savannah Sutherland is still racking up those gold medals in track and field, as at the Western Canada Tri Provincials held July 13 and 14 in Regina, in the U18 she won gold medals in 100 metre dash, 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles and won two gold med
First degree murder charges: two suspects remanded

First degree murder charges: two suspects remanded

The court process began this week for Shayla Orthner and Danita Thomas, each charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere.
Murder suspects seen in Meadow Lake

Murder suspects seen in Meadow Lake

Saskatchewan RCMP have issued the following alert to residents: RCMP investigators believe Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky are considered to be armed and extremely dangerous. If you see these individuals, do NOT take action and do NOT approach.
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.
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