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Column: Basil in the heat of summer

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Use raw, in sauces, as pesto and even in desserts.

Jul 10, 2022 7:27 AM Read more >

Summer music series for the Battlefords is underway

When Cole Knutson first left North Battleford in 2014, he had already decided he would one day try to repay his hometown for helping him realize his dream of becoming a world-class musician.

Jul 9, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

3 arrested by SPS Tactical Unit now at case management stage

Jacob Bird, Logan Klassen, and Anna Siebel were arrested following a drug investigation by Saskatoon Police

Jul 9, 2022 7:25 AM Read more >

B'fords RCMP Report: 46 assaults investigated

Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Jul 9, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Sask. history of surveying finds a home in Battleford

Grand opening takes place at Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Association Museum.

Jul 8, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Author/poet Cliff Burns feels a compulsive need to write

Burns was eight or nine years old when he discovered that he was a wordsmith.

Jul 8, 2022 3:20 PM Read more >

Weapons, drug charges stayed against 2 Witchekan Lake FN men

The Crown issued a stay of proceedings on charges against Dennis Marcia and Shane Witchekan

Jul 8, 2022 2:38 PM Read more >

Hearing set in Black Lake court for Arley Cook's accused killer

Arley Cook was found deceased at a home on Dec. 14, 2021

Jul 8, 2022 12:03 PM Read more >

Ack! Why won't my debit card work?

Many retailers and businesses are facing trouble when trying to accept payments because Interac says its online and checkout debit offerings and e-transfer services are impacted.

Jul 8, 2022 11:59 AM Read more >

Opinion: Each Canadian owes $56,000 in government debt

The debt isn’t just a problem for tomorrow, it’s impacting Canadians right now.

Jul 8, 2022 10:04 AM Read more >

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