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Veterans banners raised in Battlefords again

Once again, veterans banners are flying high on the light posts of the Battlefords. The Fred Light Museum's "Honour Our Veterans" program is on for the third year in a row.

Nov 11, 2021 10:50 AM Read more >

RCMP Weekly Report: Woman reports her own ‘dangerous home’

Not every victim of crime co-operates with the police

Nov 11, 2021 9:29 AM Read more >

Update: Meadow Lake RCMP increased police presence in response to female held against her will

A female held against her will was safely removed by RCMP

Nov 11, 2021 8:08 AM Read more >

Remembrance Day Essay: A Light on the Darkness

While one might look at the atrocities committed by the Nazis and think it best to wipe it clean from our memory, there is no better teacher than our past mistakes.

Nov 11, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Preliminary hearing set for man accused of assaulting Wanuskewin staff

Mattock was released on no-cash bail in October and ordered to stay away from Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Nov 10, 2021 4:06 PM Read more >

Turtleford RCMP report a stolen ATV from RM of Mervin

Quad was stolen Nov. 8, and is described as a Honda TRX 450, white in colour with red flames.

Nov 10, 2021 2:13 PM Read more >

Couple arrested in huge drug bust chooses Saskatoon Queen’s Bench trial without jury

Rudi Betthel, 54, and Tricia Karpluk, 39, had appearances in Saskatoon Provincial Court Wednesday

Nov 10, 2021 1:51 PM Read more >

Battleford council decides on Action for Happiness, grant requests

A rundown of highlights from Monday night’s Town Council meeting in Battleford

Nov 10, 2021 1:05 PM Read more >

PSAC forecasts 16 per cent increase in drilling activity in Canada for 2022

Nearly 1,500 wells to be drilled in Saskatchewan

Nov 10, 2021 12:10 PM Read more >

Budget deliberations coming soon in North Battleford

Budget document to be posted on website Friday, first meeting on the budget is Monday

Nov 10, 2021 10:11 AM Read more >

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