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Battleford to host a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration downtown

Battleford to host a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration downtown

Indigenous celebration planned for sometime in mid-June.
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Meadow Lake RCMP investigates $25,000 tool theft from business

Meadow Lake RCMP investigates $25,000 tool theft from business

Meadow Lake RCMP say that the business was broken into between March 30 - 31
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Battleford to hold 2022 Compost Bin Contest

Battleford to hold 2022 Compost Bin Contest

Contest is aimed at new customers who purchase their first compost bin.
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Opinion: Why has Canadian citizenship become an oxymoron?

Opinion: Why has Canadian citizenship become an oxymoron?

The country may be falling apart.
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North Stars’ McNinch, Klimosko earn SJHL awards

North Stars’ McNinch, Klimosko earn SJHL awards

Klimosko named Coach of the Year, McNinch named Most Sportsmanlike Player.
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Ryan Meili tests positive for COVID-19

Ryan Meili tests positive for COVID-19

Meili announced his positive COVID-19 status on social media.
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Update: Red Earth pulls together to search for missing 5-year-old boy

Update: Red Earth pulls together to search for missing 5-year-old boy

Frank Young has been missing since April 19
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Update: Search for missing 5-year-old boy remains urgent in view of wintery weather

Update: Search for missing 5-year-old boy remains urgent in view of wintery weather

Frank Young was last seen wearing rubber boots, green pyjamas and a navy blue jacket.
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What happens when someone goes missing? Volunteer SAR activation explained

What happens when someone goes missing? Volunteer SAR activation explained

SARSAV can be requested as a resource by the RCMP or municipal police, depending on where the emergency has occurred.
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Sask. man accused of racking handgun near SkyTrain crowd seeks bail

Sask. man accused of racking handgun near SkyTrain crowd seeks bail

Richard Petit allegedly attempted to shoot a loaded Glock handgun outside a busy Surrey, B.C., convenience store across from the SkyTrain
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