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Thursday testimony at Stanley trial includes Ford Escape occupants

Thursday testimony at Stanley trial includes Ford Escape occupants

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Local lawyer honoured with counsel designation

Local lawyer honoured with counsel designation

Humboldt lawyer, John Will, was being recognized with the Queen’s Counsel designation during a ceremony on Jan. 5.
Melfort Mustangs knock off Melville Millionaires 3-1

Melfort Mustangs knock off Melville Millionaires 3-1

The Melfort Mustangs kept pace with the Nipawin Hawks for first place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League standings with a 3-1 win over the Melville Millionaires at home. The Jan.
Nipawin Hawks edge past Yorkton Terriers to extend points streak to 26

Nipawin Hawks edge past Yorkton Terriers to extend points streak to 26

The Nipawin Hawks keep on rolling as they picked up a 4-2 win over the Yorkton Terriers at home. The Jan. 30 win pushed the Hawks' regulation unbeaten run to 26 straight games, which has seem them compile a record of 24-0-1-1.
Accused's son, passenger in car, testify at Gerald Stanley murder trial

Accused's son, passenger in car, testify at Gerald Stanley murder trial

The second day of testimony is underway at the Gerald Stanley murder trial in Battleford. Stanley is the man charged with the second degree murder of Colten Boushie , a young Indigenous man from Red Pheasant First Nation.
Diamonds of Detroit opens new home

Diamonds of Detroit opens new home

After calling the Humboldt Mall home since the 1980’s, Diamonds of Detroit has moved into their new home. Diamonds of Detroit officially unveiled their new space, which is in the old Nutter’s building, to the public at their grand opening on Jan. 27.
Lube Stop Humboldt opens new location

Lube Stop Humboldt opens new location

Weather did not stop the opening of the brand new Lube Stop location with people packing into the new business for their Jan. 26 grand opening.
Reaction on the courthouse steps

Reaction on the courthouse steps

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Witness breaks down under cross examination

Witness breaks down under cross examination

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Nipawin wants public’s input for strategic plan

Nipawin wants public’s input for strategic plan

Nipawin is asking its citizens to give input for its new four-year strategic plan . The plan aims to build an inclusive community for all by ensuring sustainable services, effective governance, efficient practices and affirming peoples’ experiences.
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