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Strong showing for Orcas at Man/Sask Championship

Strong showing for Orcas at Man/Sask Championship

It was an excellent weekend for the Battlefords Kinsmen Orcas swim team as they competed at the 2017 Manitoba Saskatchewan Short Course Championships in Winnipeg from Dec. 14-17 at the Pan Am Pool.
Dominant second propels North Stars to win

Dominant second propels North Stars to win

Once the Battlefords North Stars scored Friday night, there was no stopping them against the Notre Dame Hounds.
Young to play for Huskies next season

Young to play for Huskies next season

Layne Young won’t have to travel far to continue his hockey career once he graduates from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League at end of this year.
Stuck in Calgary on New Year’s Eve

Stuck in Calgary on New Year’s Eve

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Susan Boyer sentenced for Canada Post fraud

Susan Boyer sentenced for Canada Post fraud

Former Canada Post employee Susan Boyer has been sentenced to 28 months in custody for her role in defrauding Canada post of more than $325,000 over a five-year period.
Attempted murder suspect in court

Attempted murder suspect in court

A man charged with attempted murder in connection to the shooting incident in North Battleford on Jan. 5 appeared in court Monday.
Cannabis to be sold by private retailers, regulated by SLGA

Cannabis to be sold by private retailers, regulated by SLGA

The provincial government has announced that the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) will issue approximately 60 cannabis retail permits to private operators in as many as 40 Saskatchewan municipalities and First Nation communities.
Taxing meat is an unpalatable proposition

Taxing meat is an unpalatable proposition

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Second straight runner-up finish for Silvernagle at provincials

Second straight runner-up finish for Silvernagle at provincials

After another strong week at the Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Robyn Silvernagle came up just short in her quest for a provincial women’s curling title.
Expanded list of electronic products will be accepted for recycling in spring 2018

Expanded list of electronic products will be accepted for recycling in spring 2018

Recent amendments to provincial regulation will expand the list of electronic products accepted for recycling in Saskatchewan starting May 1.
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