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Unity local wins big with $100,000 prize

Unity local wins big with $100,000 prize

Pearl Thomas first thought she's won $10,000, but then found out it was a actually $100,000.
Sask. to put up Canada's first Treaty boundary signs

Sask. to put up Canada's first Treaty boundary signs

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is coordinating the production and installation of Treaty boundary signs, with a public unveiling and ceremony planned for later in 2022.
Battlefords RCMP Report: 12 break and enter investigations

Battlefords RCMP Report: 12 break and enter investigations

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).
Highway Hotline has record-breaking year

Highway Hotline has record-breaking year

The Highway Hotline received nearly 13 million hits over the past year.
Little Pine man appears in court on weapons-related charges

Little Pine man appears in court on weapons-related charges

Cut Knife RCMP raided a home on Little Pine First Nation as part of an ongoing investigation
Highway Hotline: Travel not recommended east of Saskatoon

Highway Hotline: Travel not recommended east of Saskatoon

Highway Hotline recommending no travel on roads east of Saskatoon.
Indoor rodeo back after two years of pandemic

Indoor rodeo back after two years of pandemic

The 50th anniversary event is finally happening April 29, 30 and May 1.
Woman to stand trial in death of Damian Moosomin

Woman to stand trial in death of Damian Moosomin

Jannay Blackbird was arrested in April 2021 following an 11-month investigation
Meota man to stand trial for wife's death

Meota man to stand trial for wife's death

Cindy MacKay died five days after she was taken to hospital in medical distress
Battleford receives strong participation on inclusivity survey

Battleford receives strong participation on inclusivity survey

More than 1000 responses from town residents were received.
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