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Poundmaker artifact repatriated in Fort Battleford ceremony

In 2019, the Canadian Government exonerated Poundmaker, and apologized for the trial and Poundmaker’s unjust conviction.

May 4, 2022 9:11 PM Read more >

Fire destroys motel near Christopher Lake

May 4, 2022 8:34 PM Read more >

Question Period: GDP, doctor shortages, abortion all discussed

Daily Leg Update - Concerns raised from Warman and Martensville about health care challenges in their communities.

May 4, 2022 5:22 PM Read more >

'Armed' and' dangerous' suspect evading police arrested

Investigation determined Matthew Barker of Swan River, Man., who has now been arrested, was actively evading police.

May 4, 2022 4:12 PM Read more >

Battleford woman evading police since Jan. 2021 arrested in Calgary

Charmaine Bear was first charged in January of 2021.

May 4, 2022 1:35 PM Read more >

Youth artists honoured with Hazee Awards

Awards night took place May 3 at Chapel Gallery.

May 4, 2022 10:55 AM Read more >

Opinion: Extra-low-emission Canadian LNG project gets green light

Natural gas is an absolutely critical part of any clean energy mix.

May 4, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP report: 22 assault investigations

Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

May 4, 2022 8:49 AM Read more >

3 facing arson, firearms charges appear in Beauval court

Police allege that five people approached vehicles parked outside a home in Beauval, shot into the window of one vehicle and smashed windows of other vehicles

May 3, 2022 10:47 PM Read more >

Heated debate between Moe, Meili over economy, GDP

John Cairns' Leg Update - Debate on economy follows announcement of minimum wage increase

May 3, 2022 3:19 PM Read more >

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