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Northwest seeding on par with average

Northwest seeding on par with average

Saskatchewan Agriculture's Crop Report for the period May 10 to 16.
Tuesday is Ladies’ Night at the North Battleford golf club

Tuesday is Ladies’ Night at the North Battleford golf club

Women of the Battlefords and surrounding areas are invited to join in Tuesdays at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club for some exercise, laughs and camaraderie.
Two charged in La Ronge suspicious death investigation

Two charged in La Ronge suspicious death investigation

When RCMP responded to a report of shots fired outside a residence at Bells Point in La Ronge, they found a deceased man.
SRC, Westinghouse sign MOU to advance micro-reactors

SRC, Westinghouse sign MOU to advance micro-reactors

Westinghouse and SRC will jointly develop project to locate an eVincitm​ micro-reactor in the province.
Saskatoon volunteer faces more sexual assault charges

Saskatoon volunteer faces more sexual assault charges

Saskatoon Police have charged Eric Pohorecky with additional sexual assault and sexual interference charges
Battlefords RCMP Report: 16 assaults investigated over last week

Battlefords RCMP Report: 16 assaults investigated over last week

Battlefords RCMP responded to 538 calls for service Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 17.
Man guilty of attempted murder designated a dangerous offender

Man guilty of attempted murder designated a dangerous offender

A man has been designated as a dangerous offender following a hearing in Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench
Humane society breaks ground on new facility

Humane society breaks ground on new facility

The first phase of the project will be a new “Doggy Daycare” boarding and grooming facility.
Palliative care celebrated component of Villa Pascal expansion

Palliative care celebrated component of Villa Pascal expansion

A palliative care area with an adjoining family room and private bath will allow families to spend more time with their loved ones in their final days.
Hours before death David Milgaard was advocating for prisoners

Hours before death David Milgaard was advocating for prisoners

Just hours before his death, David Milgaard was doing what he had done passionately, tirelessly, and with conviction since he was released from prison decades ago – he was advocating for prisoners.
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