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The defence has opened its case in earnest in the murder trial of Gerald Stanley , as they try to make the case the incident was a freak accident in a panic situation.

Exhibits and testimony at the trial that has been onging in Battleford has proved more than difficult for family and friends attending the trial. Testimony this week prompted an emotional response on the steps of the courthouse by a relative Monday.

A prominent Saskatchewan journalist who was in Battleford for the past week covering the Gerald Stanley murder trial has passed away.

Maintains he only meant to frighten

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Within hours of being sworn in as premier, Scott Moe came to Melfort to launch Saskatchewan Party candidate Todd Goudy’s campaign. Moe told the crowd in front of the campaign office in the Melfort Mall Feb.

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Mustangs snap Hawks' win streak; points streak remains Colin Schmidt scored the shootout winner to lead the Melfort Mustangs to a 3-2 shootout win over the Nipawin Hawks in Melfort. The Feb.

Court proceedings involving Brandon Stucka have been adjourned until Thursday, March 1 at 11:00 a.m.

For years, as a high school athletics and cross-country coach, Harvey Weber has helped others break records. Now, he’s broken one of his own. Weber broke the Saskatchewan record for the 1000 metre race with a time of 3:14.