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December Skies: Winter solstice is the early morning of Dec. 21.

December Skies: Winter solstice is the early morning of Dec. 21.

The Geminid meteors peak on the evening of Dec. 13. The Ursid meteors peak on the morning of the Dec. 22.
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Grow Your Own Future: Does snow make you happy?

Grow Your Own Future: Does snow make you happy?

Snow days benefit both plants and humans.
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Judge finds accused in child pornography case guilty 'beyond a reasonable doubt'

Judge finds accused in child pornography case guilty 'beyond a reasonable doubt'

In the recently released report, the judge noted that 488 images of child pornography were found on Sproull's personal cellphone.
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Update: Fatal collision being investigated south of Wilkie

Update: Fatal collision being investigated south of Wilkie

Investigation determined an SUV and semi collided.
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Man arrested following increased police presence in Sucker River

Man arrested following increased police presence in Sucker River

La Ronge RCMP advise of an increased police presence in the community of Sucker River, located approximately 230 kilometres north of Prince Albert
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Woman charged with manslaughter in Pelican Lake death

Woman charged with manslaughter in Pelican Lake death

Officers responded immediately and located a man with injuries described as serious in nature; the man was later pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene.
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Accused found guilty in child pornography case

Accused found guilty in child pornography case

Justice Grant Currie found Joseph Sproull guilty on all charges - possessing, making and distributing child pornography, as well as sexual assault and sexual interference.
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Police seize multiple weapons after arresting wanted man

Police seize multiple weapons after arresting wanted man

The 24-year-old man, from Yorkton, was wanted by Yorkton RCMP, Saskatoon Police Service and Moose Jaw Police Service on seven warrants.
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Empty Stocking Fund brings holiday joy to town

Empty Stocking Fund brings holiday joy to town

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund has been helping families in need since 1953.
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City’s first woman firefighter has six years’ experience

City’s first woman firefighter has six years’ experience

Misty Dawn Hulit served with Cochin Fire Department before joining NBFD.
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