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Jury reviews evidence from Stanleys

Jury reviews evidence from Stanleys

The replaying of testimony from both Sheldon and Gerald Stanley dominated the second day of the jury deliberations in the Gerald Stanley murder trial. The testimony has now been reviewed and the jury is back in the jury room for deliberations.
Bater comments on the SUMA convention

Bater comments on the SUMA convention

North Battleford was one of many communities anxious to hear what the new premier had to say at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Regina this week.
Jury done for the night, back tomorrow

Jury done for the night, back tomorrow

Jury deliberations are headed to a second day at the Gerald Stanley second-degree murder trial in Battleford. The jury was sequestered shortly after 4 p.m.
The Scene hosts ragin’ Cajun party

The Scene hosts ragin’ Cajun party

Organizers of last Saturday’s Cajun Swamp Stomp were having nothing to do with a -30 night. Instead, they put on a show that emulated nighttime in the city of New Orleans.
Larry Symynuk: The singer in the band

Larry Symynuk: The singer in the band

Hiebert on Heritage
Chamber holds AGM

Chamber holds AGM

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
RCMP say keep the peace regardless of trial outcome

RCMP say keep the peace regardless of trial outcome

As proceedings at the Gerald Stanley trial in Battleford begin drawing to a close, the Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding all people and parties to conduct themselves in a peaceful and civil manner regardless of the outcome.

Spring runoff expected to be below normal

Submitted The Water Security Agency has released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2018.
Judge offers jury three choices

Judge offers jury three choices

The jury in the Gerald Stanley second-degree murder trial has begun its deliberations.
RCMP presence handy to collision

RCMP presence handy to collision

A collision occurred on 22nd Street in Battleford today in front of the Baseball Hall of Museum, which is next door to the Court of Queen's Bench building. Police were conveniently handy to deal with the occurance.
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