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Unity man wins award with Baseball Canada

Unity man wins award with Baseball Canada

Another success story from the ball diamonds in Unity as Regan L'Heureux is recognized by Baseball Canada.
Kurt Miller arrested in Edmonton

Kurt Miller arrested in Edmonton

Kurt Miller was arrested in Edmonton, Alta., on Nov. 3. He will appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Nov. 23.  Miller was expected to receive significant jail time and failed to appear in North Battleford court for his sentencing hearing in February.
Veteran slain in James Smith tragedy awarded Silver Cross posthumously

Veteran slain in James Smith tragedy awarded Silver Cross posthumously

Earl Burns, a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, was one of 11 people who were killed during the murder spree in the James Smith Cree Nation.
Arrests made in murder on Waterhen Lake First Nation

Arrests made in murder on Waterhen Lake First Nation

On Nov. 12 Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a report of a man in medical distress at a residence on Waterhen Lake First Nation and found 36-year-old Jeremy Ernest who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
First Nation woman survives ride with 'The Truck Stop Killer'

First Nation woman survives ride with 'The Truck Stop Killer'

If there is such a thing as an ideal profession for a serial killer, it may well be as a long-haul truck driver: FBI
N. B'ford man facing child porn charge wants trial by judge alone

N. B'ford man facing child porn charge wants trial by judge alone

Jason Schmidt was arrested after RCMP investigated a complaint of inappropriate communications with a child.
Food and meat pricing an issue at Leg

Food and meat pricing an issue at Leg

Daily Leg Update - NDP calls for provincial investigation into rising food pricing, but Ag Minister David Marit has other ideas.
Update: Third person charged in murder of Wendy Bird appears in court

Update: Third person charged in murder of Wendy Bird appears in court

RCMP in support of efforts to curb catalytic converter thefts

RCMP in support of efforts to curb catalytic converter thefts

Battlefords RCMP appeared at North Battleford council Monday night to outline a number of new initiatives to deter thefts in the city.
Dr. Shahab urging vigilance as respiratory viruses pick up

Dr. Shahab urging vigilance as respiratory viruses pick up

Rise in respiratory viruses having impact on health care system, school absences, but government stops short of a mask mandate.
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