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Police investigating death of Lee Bearsears on Poundmaker FN

The body of 31-year-old Lee Bearsears from Little Pine First Nation has been found on Poundmaker First Nation.

Oct 18, 2023 9:59 AM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP investigate after shots fired at home on Mosquito FN

A white Dodge Ram 1500 with multiple occupants pulled up to the home and discharged a firearm, say police.

Oct 18, 2023 8:57 AM Read more >

Major donation assures new Breast Cancer Screening Bus

The Kinsmen Foundation presented a $1M cheque to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan’s Breast Cancer Screening Bus campaign

Oct 18, 2023 7:57 AM Read more >

Commentary: CBC shies away from calling Hamas a terrorist organization

That's “opinion not fact” according to the CBC

Oct 17, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Nature is Awesome - Striking Colour

Oct 17, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Comedic bed-and-breakfast play opens BCP's 2023-24 season

Out of seven cast members, three are new to the club — for two, this play, You Can't Get There From Here, serves as their acting debut.

Oct 17, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Demolition of Queen's Hotel in Battleford set for March 2024

The future of the Queen's Hotel is still up in the air as the Kim family considers selling the property and the date for demolition is pushed to next year.

Oct 17, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Debate on Parents Bill of Rights legislation is now on

Daily Leg Update: Second reading debate finally under way at Saskatchewan Legislature, as special sitting continues.

Oct 17, 2023 1:26 PM Read more >

Shelly Palmer - Teen screen time: Insights from a Gallup survey

SASKTODAY's newest columnist, Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.

Oct 17, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Baljennie News: WDM celebrates Halloween

Masquerade and dance hosted Oct. 28.

Oct 17, 2023 11:12 AM Read more >

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