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Unity man accused of making death threats headed to trial

Unity man accused of making death threats headed to trial

Patrick Schapansky was arrested by Unity and Cut Knife RCMP after police received numerous 911 calls.
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Pelican Lake man pleads guilty to manslaughter in B.C. man's death

Pelican Lake man pleads guilty to manslaughter in B.C. man's death

On Sept. 17, 2021, Spiritwood RCMP received a report of a deceased man at a residence on Pelican Lake First Nation. Officers and EMS responded and the man was declared deceased at the scene.
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Indigenous advocate calls for public inquiry into Cassandra Fox's death

Indigenous advocate calls for public inquiry into Cassandra Fox's death

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Vice Chief Kim Beaudin says there is an epidemic of suicide among Indigenous inmates in CSC care.
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Cumberland and Parkland Colleges to officially merge

Cumberland and Parkland Colleges to officially merge

The two colleges have been working as a coalition since 2019 and share the same chief executive officer and board of governors.
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City of North Battleford’s ‘Vision 2025’ targets development

City of North Battleford’s ‘Vision 2025’ targets development

"We need to start talking about our community in positive ways," — Jan Swanson, economic development manager for North Battleford.
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Battleford approves wage increase for out-of-scope employees

Battleford approves wage increase for out-of-scope employees

The 2023 total salary remuneration increase for all out-of-scope employees is approximately $8,670.
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Battleford approves 5-year lease with Battle River Archers

Battleford approves 5-year lease with Battle River Archers

“They’ve done a great job promoting archery with youth and keeping it alive in the province and community." — Mayor Ames Leslie.
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Kayla Petersen new chair of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

Kayla Petersen new chair of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

The new chair described as 'strong-willed, dynamic, and fiercely driven'.
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RCMP charge three more in Custer murder

RCMP charge three more in Custer murder

Police have arrested total of six individuals after 2020 death.
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Jubilee medals presented to Northwest residents

Jubilee medals presented to Northwest residents

More Jubilee medals have been handed out.
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