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Crop report: great seeding progress, limited rain is a concern

Crop report: great seeding progress, limited rain is a concern

Producers are keeping the fire bans in their minds as they progress through the season and are hoping for rain to ease the drying conditions.
RCMP Gang Task Force locates grey F-350 truck involved in incidents

RCMP Gang Task Force locates grey F-350 truck involved in incidents

The truck was allegedly involved in incidents in Biggar, Maidstone, Maymont and Battlefords area.
Woman charged with murder in Jeremy Ernest's death headed to trial

Woman charged with murder in Jeremy Ernest's death headed to trial

Four people are charged in connection with Jeremy Ernest's death.
Leave wildlife babies alone for survival

Leave wildlife babies alone for survival

The kids are all right.
2023 Highway construction season is now on in Saskatchewan

2023 Highway construction season is now on in Saskatchewan

Minister of Highways Jeremy Cockrill announces launch of construction season, urges patience for those driving on the province’s highways.
Meadow Lake man remains in custody on weapons, drug-related charges

Meadow Lake man remains in custody on weapons, drug-related charges

John Arnold is back in Meadow Lake Provincial Court May 29 to enter an election.
Macklin man accused of wielding bat at RCMP officers back in court

Macklin man accused of wielding bat at RCMP officers back in court

Jason Tucker allegedly threatened Provost, Alta., RCMP and wielded a bat at Unity RCMP.
ACT donates $2500 to Baseball Museum; 2023 inductees announced

ACT donates $2500 to Baseball Museum; 2023 inductees announced

Jane Shury accepted the donation with Don Christopher, Terry Mitchell, Wayne Lambie and Clayton Cambell. In other news, the 2023 list of inductees into the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame have been announced.
Assault an act of vigilante justice but not racist attack: Judge

Assault an act of vigilante justice but not racist attack: Judge

‘Colonial history started in the Battlefords. This is where Fort Battleford was and this is where colonialism started’: Lawyer Eleanore Sunchild.
Students exposed to 'smarter science,' 'better buildings'

Students exposed to 'smarter science,' 'better buildings'

North Battleford students visited the WDM on May 16 to see how sustainability in housing has developed over the last 100 years.
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