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Future plans not yet finalized for Drumming Hill Youth Centre

Future plans not yet finalized for Drumming Hill Youth Centre

Remaining youth are to be transferred to other provincial youth open custody facilities, but further information still to come on future plans.
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Council highlights from Sept. 20

Council highlights from Sept. 20

Better Together Tuesdays, Battleford Community Spirit Group activities highlight the meeting.
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Borden and District News: Threshing day draws 330 visitors

Borden and District News: Threshing day draws 330 visitors

Borden Museum hosts 230 to supper.
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SJHL Round-Up: Battlefords, Humboldt are off to strong starts

SJHL Round-Up: Battlefords, Humboldt are off to strong starts

Following the second weekend of play, the Battlefords North Stars and Humboldt Broncos, as well as the Yorkton Terriers, have undefeated records.
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Meota and District News: Seniors wrap up golf season with bingo

Meota and District News: Seniors wrap up golf season with bingo

Weather delays keep Iffley Road detour in place.
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Tim Hortons fundraiser supports Indigenous charities

Tim Hortons fundraiser supports Indigenous charities

James Smith Trust fund to benefit.
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Suspect unlawfully at large apprehended by Battlefords RCMP

Suspect unlawfully at large apprehended by Battlefords RCMP

Marty Moccasin was arrested in the early morning hours of Sept. 24 in North Battleford.
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One vaccine-related death is one too many: MLA Nadine Wilson

One vaccine-related death is one too many: MLA Nadine Wilson

Even though Sask Health says Carol Pearce's death was from natural causes, MLA Nadine Wilson maintains she died from the COVID-19 booster shot.
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Column: Get well soon

Column: Get well soon

Prairie Wool: Suspiciously waiting for the other shoe to drop.
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Former gas station on Battleford flats burns

Former gas station on Battleford flats burns

Building has served numerous purposes.
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