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Helpless – can’t buy, beg or borrow a cup of coffee!

I forgot that Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, has no stomach for bellyachers and whiners. When I phoned him yesterday, I launched into my story of a disastrous start to my day.

Feb 11, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

Show your Valentine’s love to your community

Unity News

Feb 11, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

Murder charges in Meadow Lake

From the RCMP: At approximately 9 p.m. on February 9, 2021, Meadow Lake RCMP and local EMS responded to a residence on Deer Street on the Flying Dust First Nation after receiving a report of an alleged stabbing.

Feb 11, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

Could Enbridge Line 5 trouble restart Energy East discussions?

Saskatoon, Calgary – The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) held a virtual town hall with the on Feb.

Feb 11, 2021 3:03 PM Read more >

Youth charged with murder in Ile a la Crosse

RCMP are reporting that a 15-year-old youth has been arrested and charged with second degree murder. The charge is in connection to a stabbing death in Ile a la Crosse.

Feb 11, 2021 2:37 PM Read more >

Feb. 11 COVID-19 update: 114 new cases, no new deaths

147 recoveries

Feb 11, 2021 1:50 PM Read more >

Arrest near Maidstone on drug charges

An Edmonton man has been charged with several drug offences after being stopped by the RCMP in the Maidstone area.

Feb 11, 2021 1:14 PM Read more >

Muskwa Legacy group sends some love to youth this Valentine’s Day

Care packages for youth

Feb 11, 2021 12:28 PM Read more >

Lizard Lake area farmer remembered

Baljennie News

Feb 11, 2021 10:32 AM Read more >

Andrew Albers back with the Twins organization

After an extended stay in Japan, Andrew Albers is coming back to North America. The pitcher from North Battleford has signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins, marking a return for Albers to the organization.

Feb 11, 2021 9:59 AM Read more >

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