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Studio tour revisited after one-year pandemic hiatus

Mayfair News: Touring the countryside and enjoying art

Aug 10, 2021 10:28 AM Read more >

Summer cattle show draws 122 entries

One-day show also draws 16 bred heifer class entries

Aug 10, 2021 8:45 AM Read more >

Colten’s family continues to cry for justice

Five years after Colten Boushie's fatal shooting, Debbie Baptiste and her family continue to seek closure.

Aug 9, 2021 9:12 PM Read more >

Day parole revoked for Onion Lake man convicted of 1997 murder

Warning: Some readers may find details in this story disturbing. The Parole Board of Canada revoked convicted killer Erling (Earl) Edward Waskewitch’s day parole, citing his parole was no longer manageable as a reason.

Aug 9, 2021 8:41 PM Read more >

Three-car crash results in charges for North Battleford man

A crash that held up HIghway 16 traffic near Maymont involved alcohol.

Aug 9, 2021 5:50 PM Read more >

New Moosomin school gets federal funding

The federal government is investing $38 million in the project through its Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund

Aug 9, 2021 4:25 PM Read more >

Nature walk this week

Spoken word artist Janelle Pewapsconias will lead nature walks on Finlayson Island Wednesday and Thursday

Aug 9, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

City Kinsmen Band hosting Band in the Park

Sunday concert will feature music by Katy Perry, Neil Diamond and more

Aug 9, 2021 2:41 PM Read more >

Stop the Cycle walk raises awareness

“Drugs and alcohol had total control of my life and eventually ruined my life,” Lance Albert . “With the help of my wife and my sisters, they had pointed me into the right direction of these amazing service providers.”

Aug 9, 2021 2:18 PM Read more >

Don't call it a vaccine passport, but you can print out your record if you need it

A new one-page printable COVID Vaccination Record is available to Saskatchewan residents from their MySaskHealthRecord.

Aug 9, 2021 2:04 PM Read more >

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