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Man dead, officer injured in shooting on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation

Man dead, officer injured in shooting on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation

Officers initiated life-saving efforts until paramedics arrived, but the resident of the First Nation was later pronounced dead at the scene
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Battlefords aquatic centre numbers up significantly

Battlefords aquatic centre numbers up significantly

End of lake season will see another influx.
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Kicking it through the sticks

Kicking it through the sticks

Battlefords Minor Football geared up.
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Garden Chat: Harvesting and storing garden vegetables

Garden Chat: Harvesting and storing garden vegetables

Frost ends the season for some vegetables.
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What does the end of the Liberal-NDP agreement mean for Canadians?

What does the end of the Liberal-NDP agreement mean for Canadians?

The Liberals are in the weakest position in this new political environment.
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BBEX marks 30 years of celebrating Battlefords’ business

BBEX marks 30 years of celebrating Battlefords’ business

Awards gala Nov. 7. at Alex Dillabough Centre.
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Battleford to see savings with new storm sewer contract

Battleford to see savings with new storm sewer contract

"The job can wait just a little bit longer, and it's our job to save that $75,000."
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Cockrill recounts $30-million investment in highway improvements

Cockrill recounts $30-million investment in highway improvements

The work includes a more than $5.2 million investment in repaving various parts of Highways 4 and 16 at the Battlefords.
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Cockrill says he has "nothing to hide" in response to Conflict of Interest investigation

Cockrill says he has "nothing to hide" in response to Conflict of Interest investigation

"I've been open and transparent about my personal financial interests ever since I was elected in 2020."
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Theatre production sheds light on adults with ADHD

Theatre production sheds light on adults with ADHD

Coming to the Battlefords Sept. 18.
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