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Mourning Mothers host fundraiser

Mourning Mothers host fundraiser

Many of us cannot imagine the loss of a child, or how to go on living a normal life after that loss. Ashley Martin and Melissa Romanowski, both from Unity, have experienced this loss.
Niedermayers receive Volunteer Champion Award for work with Hawks

Niedermayers receive Volunteer Champion Award for work with Hawks

After 27 years of volunteering for the Nipawin Hawks, Lianne and Dave Niedermayer were rewarded with a SaskEnergy Volunteer Champion Award. The award was given at the Feb.
Day seven sees no jury

Day seven sees no jury

Activities at the Battleford court house continue today, minus the jury, in the Gerald Stanley second-degree murder case. Stanley took the stand in his own defence to close out testimony Monday afternoon.
Gerald Stanley testifies in his defence

Gerald Stanley testifies in his defence

The defence has opened its case in earnest in the murder trial of Gerald Stanley , as they try to make the case the incident was a freak accident in a panic situation.
Demonstration of shooting denounced

Demonstration of shooting denounced

Exhibits and testimony at the trial that has been onging in Battleford has proved more than difficult for family and friends attending the trial. Testimony this week prompted an emotional response on the steps of the courthouse by a relative Monday.
Reporter covering the Stanley trial has died

Reporter covering the Stanley trial has died

A prominent Saskatchewan journalist who was in Battleford for the past week covering the Gerald Stanley murder trial has passed away.
Gerald Stanley's appearance closes testimony

Gerald Stanley's appearance closes testimony

Maintains he only meant to frighten
Closing arguments today in Gerald Stanley trial, defence calls for acquittal

Closing arguments today in Gerald Stanley trial, defence calls for acquittal

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New premier launches Goudy’s campaign

New premier launches Goudy’s campaign

Within hours of being sworn in as premier, Scott Moe came to Melfort to launch Saskatchewan Party candidate Todd Goudy’s campaign. Moe told the crowd in front of the campaign office in the Melfort Mall Feb.
Gerald Stanley to testify in his defence

Gerald Stanley to testify in his defence

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