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RCMP searching for suspect in sexual assault of child in Lashburn

Anyone with video or photos from the Sportsplex between noon and 1:30 p.m. Sunday are asked to contact police.

Jan 30, 2023 1:13 PM Read more >

Town of Battleford approves business licence for Ohso Vape Co.

Mayor Ames Leslie says that despite his 'fundamental issue' with vaping, the council is not in a position to decide what's right and wrong, only policy. 'Welcome to the community.'

Jan 30, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

Borden and District News: Cash bingo draws enthusiastic crowd

Friendship Club hosting Telemiracle fundraiser Feb. 10.

Jan 30, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

Funeral instead of a wedding: grieving a woman's freezing death

In the months since Carla's funeral, the homeless community in La Ronge has kept her memory alive.

Jan 30, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >

Meota and District News: Full house for canasta Jan. 27

Dale Howrie Meota Curling Club player of the week.

Jan 30, 2023 7:12 AM Read more >

Robyn Silvernagle wins Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Silvernagle defeated Nancy Martin 8-4 in the final.

Jan 29, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Commentary: Private facilities bring much needed competition to health care system

The competition will pressure governments to improve the public system.

Jan 29, 2023 5:06 PM Read more >

Update: Silvernagle advances to the final at the Viterra Scotties in Estevan

Silvernagle will face Nancy Martin in the provincial final.

Jan 29, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Garden Chat: Apples – from Kazakhstan to the Prairies

Prairie plant breeders have done an admirable job of breeding hardy, high quality apples for well over a century.

Jan 29, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

Hanbidge on Horticulture: African violet — the friendship plant

African tolerate the low humidity of heated homes in the winter.

Jan 29, 2023 8:01 AM Read more >

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