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Opinion: Old Tim Hortons we all know is just fading away

The chain will have more stores outside of Canada than within in just a few years.

Mar 4, 2023 3:17 PM Read more >

Opinion: Is Fauci a COVID vaccine skeptic now too?

The world’s leading mRNA vaccine advocate co-authored an article that calls the public health agenda of the last three years into question.

Mar 4, 2023 2:24 PM Read more >

Unclaimed $250K & $1M prizes up for grabs in Saskatchewan

A $1 million Maxmillions from the Oct. 21 Lotto Max draw is still outstanding.

Mar 4, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >

Five things to know about the March 2 CRISP report

COVID-19 deaths are down, not much change seen as cases are low in the province.

Mar 3, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Nature is Awesome - The pileated woodpecker

Mar 3, 2023 12:48 PM Read more >

Missing man's remains found in burned out house in Battleford

Gregory Cope's family say they are "heartbroken" that he has been found deceased. RCMP are investigating his death as a homicide.

Mar 3, 2023 11:46 AM Read more >

Unity resident thanks STARS for life-saving recovery in 2022

Unity resident, Sheldon Ducherer, and STARS team reunited after accident recovery in 2022.

Mar 3, 2023 10:31 AM Read more >

Supreme Court: New trial for man charged in crash that killed his family

The Supreme Court of Canada upheld Sask. Court of Appeal’s decision to order a new trial for Robert Major who was sentenced to seven years in prison.

Mar 3, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Stolen vehicle collides with school bus in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP is investigating the collision and working to locate the driver of the stolen car.

Mar 3, 2023 8:42 AM Read more >

50% building-wide sale highlights Humane Society's overcrowding

Brandon Corbeil, the humane society’s temporary and assistant manager, says the shelter usually sees a spike in spring but is now overcrowded months ahead of normal.

Mar 2, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

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