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Tender awarded for Battleford’s cemetery expansion

Tender awarded for Battleford’s cemetery expansion

Winning bid by Wilco Contractors Southwest Inc. came in at $548,100.
Truss bridge rehabilitation tender awarded to Hipperson Construction

Truss bridge rehabilitation tender awarded to Hipperson Construction

Project projected to get done by end of 2022.
Citizens on Patrol seeks many more volunteers in Battlefords

Citizens on Patrol seeks many more volunteers in Battlefords

COPP made their pitch for volunteers to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.
Woman accused of burning down P.A. memorial centre appears in court

Woman accused of burning down P.A. memorial centre appears in court

Gina Pearl Beatty is charged with arson after the memorial centre burned to the ground April 15.
Charges dismissed against man accused of armed robbery, aggravated assault

Charges dismissed against man accused of armed robbery, aggravated assault

Cook was accused of assaulting a man and stealing his vehicle in an RV park near Prince Albert New Year's Day
3 suspects charged with human trafficking and participating in organized crime get bail

3 suspects charged with human trafficking and participating in organized crime get bail

The three suspects were wanted on Canada-wide warrants for months and a fourth suspect still hasn't been captured
Column: Poilievre is drawing a crowd in Conservative leadership race

Column: Poilievre is drawing a crowd in Conservative leadership race

John Cairns’ News Watch - All the talk in the Conservative race is about Poilievre’s rallies.
Paddle and sail club attracts 80 members

Paddle and sail club attracts 80 members

Meota News: Residents participate in Walk the Cross on Good Friday.
Edmonton man facing organized crime charge denied bail in Saskatoon court

Edmonton man facing organized crime charge denied bail in Saskatoon court

Joel Reed is charged with armed robbery for a criminal organization, disguise with intent to commit an offense, pointing a firearm, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and possession of a weapon contrary to an order
2021 Injury statistics released by Worker’s Comp

2021 Injury statistics released by Worker’s Comp

WCB reports 90 per cent of Saskatchewan workplaces had zero injuries and zero fatalities last year.
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