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French Second Language Week activities taking place in area schools

French Second Language Week activities taking place in area schools

Events included a mini-carnaval at John Paul II, as well as virtual presentations to students at EMBM
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Supporters of truckers demonstrate at Battlefords Bridges

Supporters of truckers demonstrate at Battlefords Bridges

Participants waved flags and held signs in support of the truckers’ protest in Ottawa
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Man facing murder charge pleads guilty to assaulting co-accused

Man facing murder charge pleads guilty to assaulting co-accused

Tye Partridge pleaded guilty to assaulting his co-accused Stormy Wapass-Semaganis
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No trial expected on Fox's Swift Current charges, says defence

No trial expected on Fox's Swift Current charges, says defence

Fox is charged with first-degree murder in Bradley Ham's death. She is also facing charges out of Swift Current including theft of a vehicle, theft, possession of stolen property, firearms offences, and breach of court orders
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Battleford appoints auditor, condolences extended

Battleford appoints auditor, condolences extended

St. Arnaud Pinsent Steman Chartered Professional Accountants named auditor
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Population of North Battleford, Battleford on the way down

Population of North Battleford, Battleford on the way down

Latest 2021 census numbers saw population declines on both sides of the North Saskatchewan River
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North Battleford ending proof of vax requirements at city facilities

North Battleford ending proof of vax requirements at city facilities

City of North Battleford confirmed Wednesday they are lifting those restrictions
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Kidnapping and first-degree murder charges laid in 2011 missing person investigation

Kidnapping and first-degree murder charges laid in 2011 missing person investigation

Robert “Bob” Welsey Pich, 58, and John Robert Gregoire, 68, both from the Baldwinton area have each been charged
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Battlefords Chamber holds AGM, approves name change

Battlefords Chamber holds AGM, approves name change

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting Tuesday, and some important developments that came out of it, include approving a name change
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Terriers beat North Stars on overtime goal

Terriers beat North Stars on overtime goal

Terriers took the lead twice, but North Stars responded each time before Yorkton finally won in OT
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