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Prince Albert physician Dr. Andre Grobler elected SMA president

Prince Albert physician Dr. Andre Grobler elected SMA president

The Canadian Medical Association presented CMA honorary memberships to four Saskatchewan physicians: Dr. Rick Gore-Hickman, Dr. Gene Marcoux, Dr. Jim Melenchuk, and Dr. Mysore S. Renuka-Prasa.
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Young offender sentenced as an adult in Ryan Gatzke's death

Young offender sentenced as an adult in Ryan Gatzke's death

Terror Squad gang members were tipped off that Ryan Gatzke had won money at the casino in North Battleford. They killed him in a home invasion and attempted robbery in October 2019.
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LSkySD benefits from Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign

LSkySD benefits from Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign

Sweet top-up for innovation fund.
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Battlefords Regional News-Optimist brings home SWNA awards

Battlefords Regional News-Optimist brings home SWNA awards

Lisa Joy, Miguel Fenrich, and Candace Mack-Horton were winners at the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Awards virtual ceremony on May 9.
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Construction begins on P.A. Victoria Hospital acute care tower

Construction begins on P.A. Victoria Hospital acute care tower

The facility is expected to be completed by spring 2028.
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RCMP Major Crimes investigating death on Saulteaux First Nation

RCMP Major Crimes investigating death on Saulteaux First Nation

The death was considered suspicious and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took over the investigation.
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How effective is B'ford RCMP's Gang Task Force in decreasing crime?

How effective is B'ford RCMP's Gang Task Force in decreasing crime?

Officers estimate they’ve seized more than $2 million worth of illicit drugs and more than $180,000 in cash proceeds of crime.
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Blast from the Past: Swarthmore United Church gets ok to move

Blast from the Past: Swarthmore United Church gets ok to move

Six teams were announced as the first inductees of the Unity Sports Wall of Fame 20 years ago.
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Armed car-jacking suspect gets suspended sentence

Armed car-jacking suspect gets suspended sentence

Maidstone RCMP say that a driver of a vehicle was flagged down by a woman beside a parked vehicle that had its hazard lights on.
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$1 Clothing Sale: A shining example of community

$1 Clothing Sale: A shining example of community

More than $10,000 raised for Safe Families Canada Battleford.
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