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Seven decades after German artillery blew up Stan Stachera’s tank in the Netherlands, the folding leather cribbage board he made in hospital remains his family’s favourite link to his wartime past.

There's never a time when someone somewhere in the Battlefords isn't asking the amalgamation question. It's been getting even more attention than usual since Mayor Ian Hamilton edged up to the question at the annual state of the city/town address.

Noon hour entertainment series back for another year

… New format sees large scale ceremony

The dynamics of inducement are at the heart of disability rights groups' urgent calls for a cautious approach to medically-assisted death

We continue to be thankful for the rain that has now learned how to fall. The rich green environment surrounding us is a much prettier sight, as are the beautiful sounds of the rain falling. Let’s hope the trend continues this summer.

Body found in Shellbrook area in June 2015

RCMP Under Water Recovery Team locates body

The fraud case against former RM of Meota administrator Maryann Germann remains in what is known as a “case management” stage. Lawyers continue to go over the evidence and documentation in the case, which has been before the courts since last August.