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RCMP announced July 31 that manhunt in area around Gillam where Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky were last seen was ‘scaling down’

Battlefords RCMP were called out Friday morning to a second report this week of a firearm being discharged in Battleford. On Aug. 2, at 12:30 a.m.

The government of Saskatchewan has issued a request for proposals for the sale of the former Saskatchewan Hospital, including the land and buildings, situated in the RM of North Battleford. The RFP call closes at 2 p.m. Aug.

EAST CENTRAL — Livestock producers continue to make good haying progress province wide as 39 per cent of the hay crop is baled or put into silage. As of the period from July 32 to 29, additional 27 per cent is cut and ready for baling.

Submitted Livestock producers continue to make good haying progress as 39 per cent of the hay crop is now baled or put into silage. An additional 27 per cent is cut and ready for baling according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.

Submitted by Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure Drive with care and attention this long weekend as highway crews are working at a number of locations across the province.

Court matters regarding the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere are to continue in a few weeks, unless more charges arise in the meantime.

Submitted Starting Thursday, people who have a criminal record only for simple possession of cannabis can apply for a pardon, which will make it easier to work, go to school, travel and actively participate in their communities.

Submitted The Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum and the Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery Restoration Society are planning to celebrate a little known part of Saskatchewan history at an event Saturday, Aug. 3.

Thirty years ago, in 1979, a small group of residents in the Hamlet of Frenchman Butte gathered and decided to accept the gift of the local Canadian National Railways train station and to use it as the basis for establishing a heritage museum.