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More adjournments in case against man accused of holding girl against her will at remote cabin

More adjournments in case against man accused of holding girl against her will at remote cabin

A lawyer representing a man charged with holding a girl captive against her will for four days asked the court for another adjournment.
Nico Hawryliw Fund supports Boys and Girls Club

Nico Hawryliw Fund supports Boys and Girls Club

The annual grant from the Nico Hawryliw Fund was presented to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords recently.
Couple charged with killing Kenneth Merasty have court appearances

Couple charged with killing Kenneth Merasty have court appearances

A couple charged with the murder of Kenneth Merasty, 43, on Flying Dust First Nation had appearances in Meadow Lake Provincial Court March 8.
March 8 COVID-19 update: One new death, 892 more vaccine doses, 97 new cases, 151 recoveries

March 8 COVID-19 update: One new death, 892 more vaccine doses, 97 new cases, 151 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 892 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 92,776.
Sask. real estate market continues momentum

Sask. real estate market continues momentum

Submitted The Saskatchewan real estate market continues to build on January’s momentum and outperformed last February. Across the province, sales were up over 74 per cent from last February (and up 62.
Dekker Centre shows The Remnants - Wappel, Chipak and McQuaid

Dekker Centre shows The Remnants - Wappel, Chipak and McQuaid

The Dekker Centre continues its On Dekk - Presented by Battlefords Untapped series of livestream performances, sponsored by the Battlefords and District Community Foundation. This March 27 they will be presenting The Remnants.
Defence proposes resolution in case against Onion Lake woman accused of murder

Defence proposes resolution in case against Onion Lake woman accused of murder

There may be a resolution in the case against an Onion Lake woman charged with second-degree murder. A lawyer representing Shari Heathen, 27, requested an adjournment until next month saying he is in discussions with the Crown.
Vaccine gives hope for return to normal

Vaccine gives hope for return to normal

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Sweetgrass author honoured by Status of Women Office

Sweetgrass author honoured by Status of Women Office

Kendra Weenie, an award nominated author and inspirational speaker from Sweetgrass First Nation is being featured this year on International Women’s Day by the Government of Saskatchewan’s Status of Women Office.
Message from Her Majesty The Queen on Commonwealth Day

Message from Her Majesty The Queen on Commonwealth Day

The Administrator of the Government of Canada wishes to share a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen on Commonwealth Day: Over the coming week, as we celebrate the friendship, spirit of unity and achievements of the Commonwea
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