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Battlefords volunteer one of two named to Order of the Red Cross in Saskatchewan

Fellow volunteers and staff highlight Doug Reid's ability to bring people together and ensure things are done correctly the first time

Nov 18, 2021 1:58 PM Read more >

Canada is not a half-mast nation

Trudeau’s decision of an extended lowering of the flag missed the moment and the mark

Nov 18, 2021 12:58 PM Read more >

Man, 35, makes first court appearance in Saskatoon court on sexual exploitation charges

A 35-year-old man is accused of sexual exploitation

Nov 18, 2021 11:58 AM Read more >

Second budget session in North Battleford goes Thursday

This will be the second Planning Committee meeting this week to deal with the 2022 budget.

Nov 18, 2021 11:47 AM Read more >

North Stars preview: lengthy road stretch begins in Nipawin

After they play Nipawin on Friday, the North Stars go on a southeast road swing next Thursday in Notre Dame, Friday in Estevan and Saturday in Weyburn

Nov 18, 2021 10:16 AM Read more >

Warrant issued for man after he fails to appear in Meadow Lake court on drug and weapons charges

Police seized crack cocaine, prescription drugs, firearms, and drug trafficking paraphernalia

Nov 17, 2021 7:10 PM Read more >

Crown drops charges against 3 people arrested by N.B. RCMP

Charges have been dropped against Sheldon Kohut, Zane Bolig, and Kitana Swindler

Nov 17, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Moe congratulates Hafford Vikings in the legislature

The champion Hafford Vikings are located in Premier Scott Moe’s riding of Rosthern-Shellbrook

Nov 17, 2021 2:52 PM Read more >

Two men accused of killing Ryan Gatzke headed to trial

Jacob Ballantyne allegedly pointed a handgun at co-accused Charles McLean

Nov 17, 2021 1:49 PM Read more >

Bad weather has left, but bad road conditions still here

More roads reopen but still plenty of Travel Not Recommended warnings across Saskatchewan

Nov 17, 2021 11:50 AM Read more >

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