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Charges upgraded to 1st degree murder in Cody Tait's death

Charges upgraded to 1st degree murder in Cody Tait's death

Rosthern RCMP responded to a call on March 27 about a shooting in Beardy’s / Odemasis Cree Nation and they found Cody Tait on a road.
Spooky Halloween howlers sing at Norman Foote's Dekker Centre show

Spooky Halloween howlers sing at Norman Foote's Dekker Centre show

“They’re knocking on the door saying ‘Trick or Treat!’ Don’t be worried. Don’t be afraid. It’s Halloween night, it’s the masquerade,” sang the Bready Elementary School students making up the spooky choir on Oct. 28.
Column: Venus dominates the night sky

Column: Venus dominates the night sky

Saskatchewan Skies: In the second week of November, one can see all of the outer planets and the moon lined up from Saturn.
Alberta man acquitted of killing Saskatchewan man

Alberta man acquitted of killing Saskatchewan man

Sheldon Wolf's body was found in a rural area north of Calgary, on Feb. 4, 2020.
Chris Odishaw donates new washer and dryer to humane society

Chris Odishaw donates new washer and dryer to humane society

With Maytag’s new pet hair washer and dryer claiming to remove five times more pet hair; the humane society says they will have a verdict in a few months.
Maidstone and District News: Pie bingos continue to be well supported

Maidstone and District News: Pie bingos continue to be well supported

A tradition in Maidstone since the 1960s.
Expect GST payments to go out this Friday

Expect GST payments to go out this Friday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirms doubled GST payments to go out this Friday.
Trial for man accused of rash of b&e's hinges on identity evidence

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.
Afrah Ali to stand trial for Saskatoon murder

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

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

Yes, really. What is your true ghost story?
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