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Trial for man accused of rash of b&e's hinges on identity evidence

Eugene Bear is charged with a string of break, enter, and thefts that occurred in North Battleford last year.

Oct 31, 2022 10:48 PM Read more >

Afrah Ali to stand trial for Saskatoon murder

Afrah Ali allegedly goes by the name of Afrah Abdi in the U.S. where he is a permanent resident. He is also a Somali national.

Oct 31, 2022 8:02 PM Read more >

First Person Exploits Into the Unknown: I live in a haunted house

Yes, really. What is your true ghost story?

Oct 31, 2022 3:37 PM Read more >

Meota and District News: Meota Duplicate Bridge Club folds

Shuffleboard players line up Nov. 12.

Oct 31, 2022 3:08 PM Read more >

Update: Missing P.A. teen located

Dillon Hunt has been located

Oct 31, 2022 12:13 PM Read more >

SJHL Round-Up: Top teams split games

On Friday, the Battlefords North Stars used four third period goals to beat Humboldt 5-2 in North Battleford. The next night the Broncos prevailed 3-2 in overtime in Humboldt.

Oct 31, 2022 9:31 AM Read more >

Borden and District News: Seniors support early learning centre

Borden Fire and Rescue host steak night Nov. 5.

Oct 31, 2022 7:40 AM Read more >

Christmas Decorating: How soon is too soon?

Sixty-four per cent of Canadians agree that stores put up Christmas decorations too early.

Oct 30, 2022 7:29 PM Read more >

Column: Larch and fir attractive additions to the landscape

Garden Chat: Larch – Part I

Oct 30, 2022 9:48 AM Read more >

Halloween rituals rooted in horticulture

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Jack-o-lanterns were originally carved from turnips and other hard-skinned vegetables.

Oct 30, 2022 9:46 AM Read more >

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