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The Government of Saskatchewan has designated the Battleford Industrial School Cemetery as the province’s newest Provincial Heritage Property.

Submitted SGI reminds us the main cause of collisions in winter months is failing to adjust to the changing conditions. It’s important to prepare to see and to be seen. If you cannot see through your windows, you should not drive.

While there are no weather alerts in the area, the highways and roads of the area are described as “winter driving conditions,” so be cautious.

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries Harvey Plum thought he was dreaming, but a quick pinch convinced him it was real. The Battleford resident was shocked to discover he had won the $2 million Western 649 jackpot on the Saturday, Oct. 19 draw.

Western Development Museum had some Halloween fun this weekend. On Friday, there was a pumpkin carving class from 5 to 7 p.m.

SaskPower and Meadow Lake Tribal Council have signed a power purchase agreement for up to 8 megawatts of biomass power.

UPDATE: The RCMP has apologized for putting out inaccurate information Saturday. The northbound ambulance had two occupants and the southbound truck had four occupants. BACKGROUND:On Oct. 25, around 5 p.m.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed one of its ambulances from Meadow Lake EMS was involved in a fatal crash near Beauval while responding to a call late in the afternoon of Oct. 25.

Drake Meats is recalling ready-to-eat Drake Meats brand salami (chub) from the marketplace due to potential undercooking. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the product was sold in one kilogram packages with best before dates of Nov.

CNW - Drake Meats is recalling ready-to-eat Drake Meats brand Salami (chub) from the marketplace due to potential undercooking. Consumers should not consume the recalled product, which has been sold in Saskatchewan.