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Crop report: great weather helps producers to complete harvest

Crop report: great weather helps producers to complete harvest

Even though much of the region experienced multiple weeks between rains, crop yield estimates are much higher than expected by many producers.
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Sentencing hearing set for man charged in alleged racist attack

Sentencing hearing set for man charged in alleged racist attack

A sentencing hearing for Adam Lesmeister on the more serious charge of assault causing bodily harm will be in November.
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Update P.A. Police identify body of woman, 36, in burned vehicle

Update P.A. Police identify body of woman, 36, in burned vehicle

The deceased female, was about five-foot-one and approximately 100 pounds. She was wearing distinctive pink high-top Nike Flight shoes and maroon-coloured leggings from Lululemon. 
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Update: Two emergency workers treated for minor injuries in Lloydminster fire

Update: Two emergency workers treated for minor injuries in Lloydminster fire

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B’fords RCMP weekly report: Man charged with forcible confinement

B’fords RCMP weekly report: Man charged with forcible confinement

Mace attack results in weapons charge.
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Ninth suspect wanted in Megan Gallagher homicide: Saskatoon Police

Ninth suspect wanted in Megan Gallagher homicide: Saskatoon Police

Summer-Sky Henry is wanted for first-degree murder in the death of Megan Gallagher
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Luseland Mallards fold after 20 seasons

Luseland Mallards fold after 20 seasons

Luseland residents are reflecting on the 20 year SWHL history of their hometown senior hockey team after announcement of their disbanding is made
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Wenzel headed to trial in P. A. court on weapons-related charges

Wenzel headed to trial in P. A. court on weapons-related charges

Branden Wenzel was arrested after Prince Albert Police Service’s Crime Reduction Team raided a home on Kemp Crescent.
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Have you ever tried sweetgrass syrup?

Have you ever tried sweetgrass syrup?

The First Nations Fall Harvest will be coming to all seven of SIGA’s restaurants during the Thanksgiving Weekend.
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Decision adjourned in Saskatoon dial-a-dope bust

Decision adjourned in Saskatoon dial-a-dope bust

Police seized 53.6 grams of crack cocaine, 1.1 gram of soft cocaine, five mobile phones, $6,795 in cash, and one vehicle.
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