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Emmanuel Villa concerns dominate Legislature

Emmanuel Villa concerns dominate Legislature

Daily Leg Update - Controversy flares up at Leg over move of seniors out of the Emerald Park-based long term care facility.
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Battlefords North Stars teammates push each other to be stronger

Battlefords North Stars teammates push each other to be stronger

“The most enjoyable thing about this season has been showing up every day with the boys and battling whether it’s in practice or games or even things outside the rink,” said Battlefords captain Jake Southgate.
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Two of nine charged in Megan Gallagher's death appear in court

Two of nine charged in Megan Gallagher's death appear in court

Megan Gallagher went missing two years ago in Saskatoon and her remains were found two months ago along the South Saskatchewan River near St. Louis.
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Accused in Nykera Brown's murder makes first court appearance

Accused in Nykera Brown's murder makes first court appearance

Saskatoon Police were called to a home in the 100 block of Avenue P South around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 15 and found Nykera Brown deceased. 
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Second psych assessment ordered for man accused of killing his mom

Second psych assessment ordered for man accused of killing his mom

Walter Geering’s attendance in court was waived Thursday and he was remanded in custody by law.
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Accused who prompted dangerous persons alert wants jury trial

Accused who prompted dangerous persons alert wants jury trial

Shane Witchekan was charged after shots were fired at a vehicle on Witchekan Lake First Nation.
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Update: Missing Saskatoon man located

Update: Missing Saskatoon man located

Nicholas Hyde was last seen leaving his residence on Witney Avenue at approximately 11 a.m on Nov. 11.
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Expect your $500 cheques to show up in next week and a half

Expect your $500 cheques to show up in next week and a half

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer says you can expect your cheques to arrive “very soon.”
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B’fords RCMP Weekly Report: Woman attacked with a hammer.

B’fords RCMP Weekly Report: Woman attacked with a hammer.

463 calls for service.
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North Stars to host weekend games in Wilkie, Battleford

North Stars to host weekend games in Wilkie, Battleford

Forced out of their home arena Access Communications Centre due to issues with ice condenser
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