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SJHL announces its new commissioner

Kyle McIntyre, who once played in the league with Swift Current and Yorkton, will replace Bill Chow.

May 2, 2022 8:04 PM Read more >

Lloydminster man facing weapons charges appears in court

Nathan O’Brien is charged with firearms offences dating back to 2020

May 2, 2022 7:52 PM Read more >

Sask. man accused of racking handgun near crowd gets bail

Richard Petit is accused of standing across the street from a busy B.C. transit station and about to shoot a Glock handgun when bystanders tackled him to the ground

May 2, 2022 7:21 PM Read more >

NDP plan for extra one percent on resources draws Moe’s ire

Daily Leg Update - Opposition plan for windfall profits surcharge dismissed by premier as a tax increase.

May 2, 2022 3:42 PM Read more >

Woman doesn't show for sentencing on charges of illegally importing tobacco, weapons and drug offences

Larissa Montana didn't appear for sentencing Monday and her lawyer told the court, “I don’t have an explanation for her non-attendance"

May 2, 2022 3:11 PM Read more >

Letter: We don't walk in any shoes but our own

Do we only go all out to help people in another country when they are like us?

May 2, 2022 2:58 PM Read more >

Forty-year correspondent caps her pen

At age 96, Dorothy Schwartz hands reins of promotion to a new generation.

May 2, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Farmers market back in action May 6

Borden and District News: Vendors offer extra hour of shopping.

May 2, 2022 1:02 PM Read more >

Missing Persons Week. Let’s bring them HOME

See their faces. Remember their names. Report information if you have it.

May 2, 2022 11:36 AM Read more >

Ishita Mann youngest ever recipient of Sask. Volunteer Medal

Graduate of North Battleford Comp was one of nine recipients to receive the 2021 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal on April 26.

May 2, 2022 10:57 AM Read more >

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