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Stories of hope and success at the Battlefords Treatment Centre

Stories of hope and success at the Battlefords Treatment Centre

"I knew I needed it in my life. I was, you know, a product of my addictions,"
Waseca Hall packed for Vic Hult’s 80th birthday party

Waseca Hall packed for Vic Hult’s 80th birthday party

Online baking auction is underway to benefit Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary.
Poundmaker woman wins big at Gold Eagle

Poundmaker woman wins big at Gold Eagle

The biggest mystery jackpot has a minimum value of $1,000,000 and pays out before it hits $2,000,000.
Borden time capsule opening reveals 25-year-old artifacts

Borden time capsule opening reveals 25-year-old artifacts

Items now on display at Borden Museum.
Update: Tornado warning in the Battlefords area cancelled

Update: Tornado warning in the Battlefords area cancelled

Meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds and large hail are also possible.
MGBHLM First Nation: 'People are coming home' and they need houses

MGBHLM First Nation: 'People are coming home' and they need houses

The First Nation first upgraded its lagoon systems and wastewater treatment transfer station.
Woman facing sexual assault charges set for new trial date

Woman facing sexual assault charges set for new trial date

On Feb. 28, 2024, Wilkie RCMP received a report of multiple physical and sexual assaults that occurred at a care facility.
Cockrill gives update on new healthcare initiatives in province

Cockrill gives update on new healthcare initiatives in province

Cockrill is pleased with one recent announcement by the province with the addition of 77 full-time healthcare positions to benefit rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan.
Repeat Sask. offender faces charges across Alta. and Sask.

Repeat Sask. offender faces charges across Alta. and Sask.

Previously, while appearing in Meadow Lake Provincial Court, he escaped custody, prompting a manhunt.
Shelly Palmer: OpenAI releases two open-weight models

Shelly Palmer: OpenAI releases two open-weight models

Think about this: If you’re building agentic workflows that can’t afford to be throttled, watched or audited, these models let you avoid any ‘imperial entanglements.’
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