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Missing hunter survives by 'doing everything right,' says CASARA

'His survival skills were really good,' said Vaughn Skogstad from Civilian Air Search and Rescue Association.

Dec 21, 2022 3:17 PM Read more >

SLGA stores clearing out the liquor

Licenses set to go up for bid in the new year to private interests, meanwhile there are big discounts on the remaining stock.

Dec 20, 2022 5:16 PM Read more >

Battlefords area athletes training for 2023 Canada Winter Games

Skiers train at Table Mountain and other locations.

Dec 20, 2022 1:49 PM Read more >

News and Views from Baljennie

Apartment residents gather for Christmas socials.

Dec 20, 2022 10:17 AM Read more >

Maidstone and District News: Museum key stop on a sparkle tour

Local skier training for winter games.

Dec 20, 2022 9:33 AM Read more >

Mayfair and District News: Speers United Church welcomes all denominations Dec. 24

Two milestone birthdays celebrated.

Dec 20, 2022 9:07 AM Read more >

North West College unveils new state of the art simulation centre

The centre features 10 beds, an immersive hospital feel and a high-fidelity test mannequin equipped with a pulse, blood pressure, breathing sounds and speech capabilities connected live to an electronic system.

Dec 19, 2022 6:09 PM Read more >

King of Westside Outlaws arrested in Onion Lake after being banished

Terrance Stonechild is one of 32 people banished from OLCN after declaring a state of emergency in January 2020 following a string of gang-related violence.

Dec 19, 2022 5:52 PM Read more >

Opinion: Top 10 food stories for 2022

Let's hope 2023 brings us some relief on the food front.

Dec 19, 2022 4:28 PM Read more >

RCMP Gang Unit seizes weapons, make arrests in N. B'ford shooting

Dec 19, 2022 4:07 PM Read more >

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