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No bail for kidnapping accused

Judge Dan O’Hanlon has determined that Stephanie Sample, charged with kidnapping, will continue to be held in custody, with her next court appearance by CCTV to be July 13 for election.

Jun 30, 2015 1:07 PM Read more >

If things are going well, don’t mention it

Vic’s View

Jun 30, 2015 11:40 AM Read more >

Stay safe in the garden this summer

Gardening isn’t an Olympic sport (yet), but it can be a physical if not strenuous outdoor activity.

Jun 30, 2015 10:35 AM Read more >

Quad theft thwarted in Wilkie area

RCMP looking for information about a series of thefts

Jun 30, 2015 10:24 AM Read more >

North Battleford hosts evacuees as smoke envelops city

The rapidly escalating wildfire situation was evident for almost everyone in the Battlefords Monday.

Jun 30, 2015 10:15 AM Read more >

Pope's encyclical on the environment wrong in so many ways

CALGARY, Alta.

Jun 30, 2015 9:49 AM Read more >

NB native performs with the Band of the Ceremonial Guard

With their scarlet tunics and bearskin headdress, the Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Band of the Ceremonial Guard and its pipes and drums are the most recognizable military unit in Canada.

Jun 30, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Bruce McEachern

One life-changing moment

Jun 30, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Becoming the person others believe we already are

Life As I Know It

Jun 30, 2015 5:51 AM Read more >

BCS sock hop celebrates student talents

On the evening of June 10, Battleford Central School held its first ever sock hop and barbecue. The event was a culmination of two prior BCS Idol sessions, a take-off of the popular American Idol show.

Jun 29, 2015 3:07 PM Read more >

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