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Mayor Leslie expresses condolences on James Smith Cree Nation

The mayor gave his thoughts at the start of Monday’s council meeting in Battleford.

Sep 7, 2022 9:26 AM Read more >

Sask. authorities release names of deceased stabbing victims

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan RCMP and in collaboration with the families of the deceased victims, has released the names of the people who died as a result of the Sept.

Sep 7, 2022 8:02 AM Read more >

Update: Emergency alert cancelled for Maidstone area

Residents of the RM of Britannia and Lloydminster no longer need to shelter in place.

Sep 6, 2022 2:17 PM Read more >

Opinion: Ottawa should stop stoking food insecurity

Ottawa's taxes and regulations are driving up costs for farmers and the families who buy the food they produce.

Sep 6, 2022 12:31 PM Read more >

Murder trial for Soaring Eagle Whitstone begins

Soaring Eagle Whitstone is one of 10 people charged in connection to the death of Tiki Laverdiere of Edmonton

Sep 6, 2022 10:04 AM Read more >

Maidstone and District News: Fire destroys 200 acres of crop

Gymnastics hits the mats after two-year hiatus.

Sep 6, 2022 9:39 AM Read more >

Update: Witchekan Lake emergency alert cancelled

One of two male suspects has been located.

Sep 6, 2022 8:24 AM Read more >

Space discoveries that will blow your mind

The size of the universe is hard to fathom, and it’s expanding even faster than scientists originally thought.

Sep 6, 2022 4:29 AM Read more >

RCMP confirm suspect Damien Sanderson found dead

Myles Sanderson may have suffered injuries, is still wanted by police.

Sep 5, 2022 4:38 PM Read more >

Update: Damien Sanderson found dead, Myles still at large

One of the Sanderson brothers is dead.

Sep 5, 2022 3:56 PM Read more >

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