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Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries Shannon Konanz and six of her co-workers were thrilled to find they’d won $100,010 together on the April 17 EXTRA draw. “I checked the ticket on the mobile app,” said Konanz.

A man facing numerous charges in connection to a Highway 4 vehicle pursuit south of Battleford on March 21 has died in custody. Randall Nicotine died May 14 while on remand at Saskatoon Correctional Centre.

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries “Winning the lottery, it’s a feeling like I’ve never felt before,” said Derick Neufeld, Saskatchewan’s newest $2,000,010 WESTERN 649 and EXTRA winner.

JANSEN — The CEO of BHP told investors at a conference in Barcelona, Spain that his company has “over-invested” in its Jansen potash project.

NIPAWIN — The Nipawin Chamber of Commerce ended their financial year in December with more than $3,200 in the black.

Submitted After their long journey from the American Southwest and Mexico, Burrowing Owls have finally arrived at their summer home on the Prairies.

CNW – On May 24, 2019 in the Ontario Court of Justice, Mr. Ippolit Bodounov of Niagara Falls, Ontario, pleaded guilty to violating the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act.

SASKATOON – Three outstanding University of Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded Vanier and Banting scholarships and fellowships totaling $430,000 for research that will advance regenerative medicine and improve water quality and mental health.

The exoneration of Chief Poundmaker was greeted with enthusiasm by those attending the ceremonies last week. So much so, in fact, that the talk is on about what comes next.

The mother of a missing woman has announced on her Facebook page that her daughter has passed away and is planning a celebration of life for her, however, RCMP continue to investigate the disappearance and have no information that she is deceased.