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First Person Exploits into the Unknown: An adventure in Seattle

First Person Exploits into the Unknown: An adventure in Seattle

While in Seattle, I got to answer the age-old question: are Canadians nicer than Americans? The answer, in my mind, is obvious.
David Milgaard's brother reacts to feds creating Joyce and David Milgaard's Law

David Milgaard's brother reacts to feds creating Joyce and David Milgaard's Law

The new commission would replace the current ministerial review process and be called David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law.
Family's pain renewed as Saskatoon killer freed too soon

Family's pain renewed as Saskatoon killer freed too soon

FSIN: Saskatoon woman's death at hands of convicted killer horrific.
Melko handed 12-year prison sentence for Ryan Gatzke's death

Melko handed 12-year prison sentence for Ryan Gatzke's death

Isaac Melko was sentenced to 12-years in prison. With pre-trial credit for time served on remand, he has about 7.8 years left to serve.
Shots fired in Meadow Lake home: RCMP investigating

Shots fired in Meadow Lake home: RCMP investigating

Black truck may be connected to the shooting at a home in Meadow Lake Tuesday, say RCMP.
Conservation dept. celebrates moose-tastic news

Conservation dept. celebrates moose-tastic news

Anony-moose? Another large four legged creature was recently relocated from the community of Cut Knife
Crime stats on the rise again in North Battleford

Crime stats on the rise again in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP Inspector Jesse Gilbert spoke to North Battleford city council Monday; he pledged a “deep dive” into stats but also pointed to new initiatives happening.
Wild's Window - Just waiting on a friend

Wild's Window - Just waiting on a friend

Battlefords students appreciate their teachers

Battlefords students appreciate their teachers

Secure your health at Frontier Centre's vaccine clinic

Secure your health at Frontier Centre's vaccine clinic

Flu and COVID shots offered.
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