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Members of some diaspora communities call for Canada to break ties to Crown

Members of some diaspora communities call for Canada to break ties to Crown

Some Canadians from diaspora communities are calling for the country's independence from the Crown following the Queen's death.
Man shot in Battleford taken by Stars to hospital

Man shot in Battleford taken by Stars to hospital

No threat to public safety.
Territorial Drive expansion project begins Monday

Territorial Drive expansion project begins Monday

The City of North Battleford asks motorists to be co-operative in complying with restrictions and detours during the project.
3 accused of robbing Lloyd hotel headed to trial

3 accused of robbing Lloyd hotel headed to trial

A trial for Rocky Wuttunee, Jade Alexander Whitstone, and Kacey Dillon will be held in Battleford Court of King's Bench
Man accused of shooting, injuring two men granted bail

Man accused of shooting, injuring two men granted bail

Klay Patterson is accused of shooting and injuring two men who were in a vehicle on Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Transition to King Charles III as Canada head of state automatic after Queen's death

Transition to King Charles III as Canada head of state automatic after Queen's death

OTTAWA — As momentous as the death of Queen Elizabeth II may be after her 70 years on the throne, it's pretty much business as usual in terms of Canada's governance.
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, what happens to our bills and coins?

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, what happens to our bills and coins?

OTTAWA — Canadians are used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II on their money, but that could change following the death of the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state.
Saskatoon police to investigate Myles Sanderson death

Saskatoon police to investigate Myles Sanderson death

Myles Sanderson died shortly after being taken into RCMP custody Wednesday.
What if we were judged according to the colour of our eyes?

What if we were judged according to the colour of our eyes?

The Battlefords welcomes its newest author
Residents reflect on passing of Queen Elizabeth

Residents reflect on passing of Queen Elizabeth

Residents respond in sadness to the passing of Queen Elizabeth
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