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Albert Headrick appointed as new CAO in Lanigan

Headrick has extensive senior management experience in municipal government. For over 25 years, he has served in various communities throughout Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.

Nov 10, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Remembrance is about adding to the historical record

Not cancelling it.

Nov 9, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan’s plans to go to COP28 in Dubai prove controversial

Daily Leg Update - Government officials accused of ‘most expensive trip in Saskatchewan history’; Minister Jeremy Harrison fights back.

Nov 9, 2023 2:54 PM Read more >

Ag labour challenges continue

Nation-wide job vacancy rate is 5.9 percent but agriculture reported peak vacancy of 7.4 percent.

Nov 9, 2023 2:46 PM Read more >

Minimum age to buy tobacco and vape products going up to 19

The legislative changes will come into force at a later date.

Nov 9, 2023 10:11 AM Read more >

Students to have new choices within credits required to graduate

New Grade 10 Financial Literacy credit one key component.

Nov 9, 2023 8:48 AM Read more >

COPP Jeep Wrangler: Latest weapon against crime in Battlefords

Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program unveil dedicated patrol vehicle.

Nov 8, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

RCMP charge man, 19, with sexual assault of child in Spiritwood

A 19-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child under 10 at a home in Spiritwood.

Nov 8, 2023 6:29 PM Read more >

Gormley to leave his radio show after 25 years

Radio talk show host John Gormley says his final show will be Nov. 24.

Nov 8, 2023 3:58 PM Read more >

The Battlefords prepare to honour veterans Nov. 11

Remembrance will be top of mind in the Battlefords on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Nov 8, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

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