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Maidstone RCMP seize large amount of fentanyl, meth, and cocaine

Two people were arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Apr 25, 2023 7:36 AM Read more >

Step into nature with new parks apparel

T-shirts and bunny hugs sport Saskatchewan Provincial Parks logo.

Apr 25, 2023 7:32 AM Read more >

Maidstone and District News: Bowling wraps up season, awards presented

MHS Drama Club earns awards at regional competition.

Apr 25, 2023 7:11 AM Read more >

Young leaders gather in Montreal to discuss future of dairy

Maidstone dairy farm employee among those attending.

Apr 25, 2023 6:33 AM Read more >

Scholarships announced for Indigenous languages

Among the $50,000 in annual scholarships through First Nations University of Canada to preserve Indigenous languages is one named for Solomon Ratt.

Apr 24, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >

Most Canadians don't support King Charles or Camilla, poll finds

Will you be tuning into King Charles's coronation?

Apr 24, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

SJHL Round-Up: Battlefords wins Canterra Seeds Cup championship

The Battlefords North Stars beat the Flin Flon Bombers 7-4 on April 22 to claim the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League championship in a four-game sweep.

Apr 24, 2023 1:35 PM Read more >

Memorandum of Cooperation boosts ties between Japan, Sask.

Saskatchewan signs MOC with the President of Japan Overseas Investment Corporation, with the goal being to encourage collaboration on infrastructure investment

Apr 24, 2023 12:47 PM Read more >

Man banned from North Battleford sentenced on drug charge, obstruction

Cody Caron pleaded guilty to possession, obstruction of a peace officer, and failing to comply with an order.

Apr 24, 2023 11:25 AM Read more >

BATC's Gender, Diversity & Equality Masquerade Ball June 23

Donald Meriam, who's been organizing the LGBTQ-friendly event since December 2022, was moved to tears when BATC's board approved the event 'without hesitation.'

Apr 24, 2023 10:02 AM Read more >

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