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Sunchild Law hosts 10th Annual Battleford Industrial School Cemetery Walk

Sunchild Law hosts 10th Annual Battleford Industrial School Cemetery Walk

Speakers addressed the importance of remembrance, reconciliation, and recognizing the intergenerational impacts of residential schools.
Column: Mars get brighter and brighter throughout October

Column: Mars get brighter and brighter throughout October

Saskatchewan Skies: Two shadows of Jupiter’s Galilean moons are visible against the gas giant’s cloud tops Oct. 12, 19, and 26.
Truth and reconciliation at the forefront Friday

Truth and reconciliation at the forefront Friday

A teepee was built on the hill above the city and was lit with orange lights until midnight on Sept. 30.
Crookedneck sentenced to 3 years for North Battleford apartment fire

Crookedneck sentenced to 3 years for North Battleford apartment fire

Opinion: Trudeau can't stop himself from embarrassing us

Opinion: Trudeau can't stop himself from embarrassing us

The latest theatre of the absurd from Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau has received mixed reviews.
Inquest to be held into death of Sask. Penitentiary inmate

Inquest to be held into death of Sask. Penitentiary inmate

Curtis McKenzie was found unresponsive in his cell on Feb. 26, 2020, and was pronounced deceased in hospital March 9, 2020.
Opinion: Canada has a food affordability problem

Opinion: Canada has a food affordability problem

Canada fell one spot again this year and sits at 25th in the world. Australia, Singapore, and Holland top the list for food affordability.
Homicide victim remembered as generous, kind

Homicide victim remembered as generous, kind

In December 2020, Jacob Sewap was found injured and on Jan. 6, 2021, he died as a result of his injuries.
Carbon tax didn’t stop Hurricane Fiona: Falk

Carbon tax didn’t stop Hurricane Fiona: Falk

Conservative MP Rosemarie Falk lambastes Liberals in Parliament over carbon tax.
Battleford RCMP seeking two men, theft at liquor store

Battleford RCMP seeking two men, theft at liquor store

If your tip leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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