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Two arrested for murder on Saulteaux FN

Two arrested for murder on Saulteaux FN

The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Lyle Night Jr. from Saulteaux First Nation.
SJHL, Cattlemen's Association announce rink burger challenge

SJHL, Cattlemen's Association announce rink burger challenge

On each sponsored game night, the home team will prepare and serve a special burger to be ranked and reviewed by a panel of judges and fans throughout the rink.
Canine Unit called out to find robbery suspect in Prince Albert

Canine Unit called out to find robbery suspect in Prince Albert

On Jan. 2 at approximately 11:30 p.m., police were called to a business in the 200 block of 15th Street West for a robbery in progress.
Suspect who threatened security guard with knife faces charges

Suspect who threatened security guard with knife faces charges

Initial information indicated two males approached the security guard’s vehicle, striking its window.
Trial dates yet to be set for man charged with triple murder

Trial dates yet to be set for man charged with triple murder

Wade Frenchman is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Alyssa LeCaine, Daphne Bear, and Tyler Mooswa.
Carol Christopher 50 Plus League winners

Carol Christopher 50 Plus League winners

Emerging AI trends to watch for in 2025

Emerging AI trends to watch for in 2025

Virtual assistants can set reminders and answer questions. Soon, however, they'll be able to sense when you're having a rough day and offer a comforting response.
Novel's setting inspired by Saskatchewan Hospital, North Battleford

Novel's setting inspired by Saskatchewan Hospital, North Battleford

Described as a tragicomic novel, the story is set around a vast rural psychiatric hospital, inspired by Speer's time working as a groundskeeper at the original Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford psychiatric facility.
Extreme cold warning issued for northwest central Sask.

Extreme cold warning issued for northwest central Sask.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks to warm up.
Update: Missing person located by Battlefords RCMP

Update: Missing person located by Battlefords RCMP

The RCMP thanks the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.
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