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Man wanted by Loon Lake RCMP now seeks bail

Man wanted by Loon Lake RCMP now seeks bail

Kashtin Sandfly was wanted for an incident where a man was injured after gun shots were fired at a home on Island Lake First Nation in December 2021
Watch: North Battleford rodeo kicks off with the Eagle Hills Trail Riders

Watch: North Battleford rodeo kicks off with the Eagle Hills Trail Riders

Rodeo fans can expect a flurry of activities at the arena for the three days starting April 29.
May 1 last day to register for free gourmet brunch for single moms

May 1 last day to register for free gourmet brunch for single moms

If you want to attend, you have to register by May 1.
Sask. farm delivers enormous lamb

Sask. farm delivers enormous lamb

The 24.6 pound lamb was born during a difficult birth, but there were no injuries and mother and baby are thriving.
Electoral boundaries commission appointed

Electoral boundaries commission appointed

Three individuals tasked with drawing up provincial electoral boundaries.
Mirasty receives ten years, less remand, for manslaughter

Mirasty receives ten years, less remand, for manslaughter

Keenan Mirasty was sentenced Friday in the death of Sequin Mooswa of North Battleford
Ness Creek site of Jack Pine Music Festival June 24-26

Ness Creek site of Jack Pine Music Festival June 24-26

Inaugural festival to showcase 'North Americana' artists and culture.
Cockrill touts economic numbers, says province is “Back on Track”

Cockrill touts economic numbers, says province is “Back on Track”

Battlefords MLA cites good retail trade and labour numbers
Fertuck's murder trial back on in Saskatoon court after month adjournment

Fertuck's murder trial back on in Saskatoon court after month adjournment

Fertuck is accused of killing his estranged wife 51-year-old Sheree Fertuck
Five things to know about this week’s COVID-19 report

Five things to know about this week’s COVID-19 report

Latest report released Thursday covers data from the week April 17-23
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