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The leadership of both the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations as well as Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs were swift in their condemnation of the verdict in the Gerald Stanley murder trial.

Now that the trial of Gerald Stanley is over, the full story can be told about why Kiora Wuttunee did not take the stand for the Crown.

The Town of Star City has a proposal to reduce overcrowding schools in Melfort and Tisdale – encourage more students to attend Star City School. Anita Tkachuk , the town’s administrator, told the North East School Division board Jan.

It has been on the table for the past few years but Three Lakes School is getting the ball rolling on bringing international students to their school to study.

Gerald Stanley has been found not guilty in connection to the shooting death of Colten Boushie from Aug. 9, 2016. That is the verdict handed down in the trial that has taken place at Court of Queen’s Bench in Battleford.

Gerald Stanley has been found not guilty in connection to the shooting death of Colten Boushie from Aug. 9, 2016. That is the verdict handed down in the trial that has taken place at Court of Queen’s Bench in Battleford.

The community volunteer efforts of 2017’s Junior Citizen of the Year Emily Simon and Citizen of the Year Cathy Richardson were lauded at the annual Citizen of the Year banquet on Friday night.

The new Sobeys Liquor store in Tisdale has opened its doors. Bryce Kryzanowski , the store’s manager, said locals were eager to check out the new store Feb. 9. “[There was] a lot of excitement on people’s faces,” he said.

Chris Murphy, lawyer for Colten Boushie's family, said "it's very apparent the jury is taking their oath very seriously."

An incident RCMP are investigating has elements indicating it is not a random act, but rather an occurance between individuals who knew one another. They are asking the public for help.