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Judges heading creation of wrongful conviction commission call for release of Saskatchewan sisters

Justices Harry LaForme and Juanita Westmoreland-Traore say conviction of Saskatchewan sisters strongly suggests miscarriage of justice

Sep 25, 2021 5:28 PM Read more >

20 years for Linda Machniak at the Battlefords Chamber

Received recognition Friday from fellow Chamber executives

Sep 25, 2021 4:32 PM Read more >

Villa Pascal project well into construction

Fundraising campaign still ongoing

Sep 25, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >

North West zone seeing "uncontrolled community transmission" of COVID-19: Nsungu

Lloydminster seeing largest share but Battlefords not out of the woods, either

Sep 25, 2021 10:24 AM Read more >

Autumn at P.A. National Park offers revitalizing adventure

Visiting Prince Albert National Park in autumn ensures visitors have space to have an inspiring and rejuvenating adventure

Sep 25, 2021 9:56 AM Read more >

Cattle stolen from Alberta found in Saskatchewan

Two purebred Black Angus bulls allegedly stolen from Alberta were located in Spiritwood

Sep 25, 2021 9:43 AM Read more >

The NHL’s game misconduct

Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers franchises have both announced they are opening their arenas to full capacity (18,300 and 18,500 respectively)

Sep 25, 2021 9:25 AM Read more >

Efforts to stop impaired drivers earns national award

SGI has been named MADD Canada’s 2021 Citizen of Distinction

Sep 25, 2021 9:10 AM Read more >

New cystic fibrosis medication now covered by drug plan

Saskatchewan Drug Plan is targeting to add the medication to the formulary effective Oct. 1

Sep 25, 2021 8:54 AM Read more >

Preliminary hearing for man accused of killing Gatzke continues in N.B. court

The preliminary hearing for Isaac Melko, 20, accused of killing Ryan Gatzke started this week in North Battleford Provincial Court and will continue Oct. 6.

Sep 25, 2021 8:33 AM Read more >

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