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Man wanted for North Battleford murder likely in Saskatoon: Police

Man wanted for North Battleford murder likely in Saskatoon: Police

Nolan Bird is wanted for the death of David Lapointe who was found deceased in a home on the 1600 block of 102nd Street in North Battleford on March 13, 2022.
New campaign launches for Highway Hotline, snow plow safety

New campaign launches for Highway Hotline, snow plow safety

Province launched ad campaign efforts on Wednesday aimed at encouraging use of Highway Hotline and keeping people safe on the highways this winter.
See You at the Theatre: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life"

See You at the Theatre: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life"

Live radio play opens Nov. 30 at the Battlefords Community Players Little Theatre.
ATV rollover near Battlefords leaves man dead, woman in serious condition

ATV rollover near Battlefords leaves man dead, woman in serious condition

Battlefords RCMP received a report at about 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 11 about the rollover at a rural location near North Battleford.
NB budget deliberations begin Nov. 20

NB budget deliberations begin Nov. 20

Budget will be released Friday in North Battleford, deliberations begin Monday and will run at least three nights.
YouTube's new policy on AI-generated music (and other content)

YouTube's new policy on AI-generated music (and other content)

Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.
NDP motion on Fuel Tax countered by Moe’s carbon tax concerns

NDP motion on Fuel Tax countered by Moe’s carbon tax concerns

Daily Leg Update: Instead of supporting NDP motion to suspend fuel tax, Premier Scott Moe asks Opposition if they will support their enabling legislation to not submit carbon tax.
Poll suggests widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau government

Poll suggests widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau government

Nationally, 30 per cent of respondents said they were satisfied with Trudeau's government, while 63 per cent said they were not. 
Mayfair and District News: Upcoming events evoke spirit of the season

Mayfair and District News: Upcoming events evoke spirit of the season

Former school teacher earns awards at Grain Millers Harvest Showdown at Yorkton.
Legislature reacts to SHA action plan for Saskatoon

Legislature reacts to SHA action plan for Saskatoon

Daily Leg Update: Minister Hindley, Opposition Leader Beck speak on SHA plans to address capacity pressures facing Saskatoon hospitals.
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