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What to do this weekend in the Battlefords

What to do this weekend in the Battlefords

Here are a few things you might like to take in.
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Harvest not started, crops start to turn in northern region

Harvest not started, crops start to turn in northern region

Producers are positive about their potential crop yields, stating they appear to be up from last year.
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Marcus Ray steps down from leadership of a freedom group

Marcus Ray steps down from leadership of a freedom group

Marcus Ray said he’s been accused of everything from wanting to kidnap and execute people to being an undercover RCMP officer working for the government.
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Truly U wigs moves to Saskatoon

Truly U wigs moves to Saskatoon

Truly U Wigs transfers ownership as owner steps down to help family.
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Opinion: A looming chickpea shortage is on the way

Opinion: A looming chickpea shortage is on the way

Chickpeas are nutritional powerhouses for consumers who don’t necessarily opt for animal proteins or can't afford them.
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Poilievre campaign is back in Saskatchewan

Poilievre campaign is back in Saskatchewan

Pierre Poilievre was in Battleford, Prince Albert and Saskatoon Tuesday, Regina Wednesday
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North Battleford reclaims its dubious Crime Capital title

North Battleford reclaims its dubious Crime Capital title

North Battleford topples Thompson with highest Crime Severity Index score for communities above 10,000 population.
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Wilkie area resident dies in collision

Wilkie area resident dies in collision

The collision scene fully blocked Highway 16 and traffic was rerouted for several hours.
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RCMP aware of Sept. 11 planned protests and 'monitoring it closely'

RCMP aware of Sept. 11 planned protests and 'monitoring it closely'

This isn’t about overthrowing the government, says the organizer.
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Still out on bail: Accused killer faces 7 new weapons charges

Still out on bail: Accused killer faces 7 new weapons charges

John Gregoire - who has been out on bail since March - remains out of custody after facing seven new weapons offences a month later
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