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Rapid kits now available at Battlefords Chamber of Commerce drive-thru

Rapid kits now available at Battlefords Chamber of Commerce drive-thru

Battlefords Chamber will distribute the kits to the public at a drive-thru at the Highway 16 and 40 junction, Mondays and Thursdays between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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Man accused of causing Netmaker’s death after abducting him granted bail in P.A. court

Man accused of causing Netmaker’s death after abducting him granted bail in P.A. court

Riley Ahenakew is accused of abducting Richard Netmaker from his home and causing his death
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USask takes leadership role in Canada’s Access to Justice Week events

USask takes leadership role in Canada’s Access to Justice Week events

Theme is inclusivity with a focus on truth and reconciliation
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Woman wanted on Canada-wide warrant appears in Saskatoon court

Woman wanted on Canada-wide warrant appears in Saskatoon court

Heather Peequaquat was remanded in custody at her Oct. 22 court appearance
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Keller, Mulder honorary degree recipients

Keller, Mulder honorary degree recipients

USask honours contributions to communities and country
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COVID gives Saskatchewan author time to write

COVID gives Saskatchewan author time to write

Two published books result from work during pandemic isolation
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Woman accused of killing 2-year-old boy has first appearance in Saskatoon court

Woman accused of killing 2-year-old boy has first appearance in Saskatoon court

A warrant of committal was issued for a woman on second-degree murder charges
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CurlSask Curling Club Championships coming to Twin Rivers Curling Club

CurlSask Curling Club Championships coming to Twin Rivers Curling Club

The event takes place Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, and will feature participants that were pre-qualified from the 2020 playdowns that were postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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Latest winners announced for BUH Cash Lottery

Latest winners announced for BUH Cash Lottery

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has announced its Sleepy Time Previous Purchaser winner and its five “Counting Sheep” draw winners as part of its $100,000 Cash Lottery 2021.
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Canada's health care system one of the worst in the world

Canada's health care system one of the worst in the world

Despite having the second-highest spending per capita on health care, Canada ranks dead last in timely care, with the longest waitlists
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