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The leader of the opposition made clear he didn't think there was much substance attached to the Saskatchewan Party government's growth plan announcement this past week.

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal in Regina has upheld the 2009 murder convictions of Curt Dagenais.

A 35-year veteran of Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services has combined his work and life experience with his ability to write to create a children's book entitled Captain Ed's Fire Safety book.

Some familiar names from Northwest are among those receiving the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. W. Brett Wilson of North Battleford and Raymond E. Ahenakew of Cochin and Ahtahkakoop First Nation are among the eight recipients of the honour.

While one incumbent Living Sky School Division board member was not reelected when voters turned out last week, there are no new faces at the board table.

North Battleford residents will be getting used to some new names and faces at the city council table.

The provincial coroner has been called in to help investigate a man's death in North Battleford. According to the RCMP, at 10 a.m. Monday, members received a call about a man in medical distress.

Enrolment down in Horizon Schools

Thunderchild First Nation is the latest area reserve to see its chief enmeshed in controversy. A petition has been launched on the reserve to have Chief Delbert Wapass removed from office.

Wednesday afternoon, RCMP were advising all motorists driving around Maidstone to be extremely careful, as Highway 16 and 21 were both in treacherous condition and have seen large numbers of jack-knifed semis, rollovers and vehicles in the ditch.