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The trial of Gerald Stanley got under way Jan. 29 with selection of a jury at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford.

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The Tisdale Kinettes are asking for the community's input for the design of the new skate park. At a community engagement meeting held Jan.

Gerald Stanley murder trial

Supporters of Colten Boushie, shooting victim, were at the Battleford courthouse Tuesday, including Boushie’s uncle, Alvin Baptiste, who spoke with reporters during the lunch break.

The Graham Baptiste case, in which the 33-year-old was charged with 11 offences, has been adjourned to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 2.

Courthouse area could become overcrowded

UPDATE: The Gerald Stanley murder trial is underway at Battleford courthouse with opening statements and the first testimony in the case. First up on the stand was Cpl.

A LeRoy area organic beef farmer has been selected to represent the New Democrats in the upcoming Melfort byelection. Lorne Schroeder is a compassionate, patient and stubborn man, said his wife Theresa . She told the audience at the Jan.

Here are some other items from the Jan. 22 meeting of council: Two city bylaws were before council Monday night. One was second and third reading of the zoning bylaw amendment for new sign regulations in the commercial and industrial districts.