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Battlefords RCMP investigate brawl: Six involved, shots fired

Battlefords RCMP investigate brawl: Six involved, shots fired

There was an altercation between six people outside a business on Highway 16 just outside of North Battleford that resulted in shots being fired.
Parents Bill of Rights Act heads to committee

Parents Bill of Rights Act heads to committee

Daily Leg Update: Vote was 37-11 in favor of second reading for the bill requiring parental consent for gender based name changes, now being considered by committee of the whole.
A new front opens in Saskatchewan's battle over parental rights

A new front opens in Saskatchewan's battle over parental rights

“We just feel attacked, we feel alone, we feel scared for our organization," says Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre as they and other organizations that taught preventative sexual assault education in schools are no longer allowed in the classroom.
Paving alters business access

Paving alters business access

Thursday and Friday operation affects MacDonalds, Fountain Tire.
Today at the Leg: Oct. 19, 2023

Today at the Leg: Oct. 19, 2023

Second reading debate set to wrap up today for Bill 137 - Parents Bill of Rights Act
Embracing failure: A life in the arts

Embracing failure: A life in the arts

Sometimes self-examination can descend into self-flagellation.
Battlefords RCMP gang unit raids two homes, seizes drugs, makes arrest

Battlefords RCMP gang unit raids two homes, seizes drugs, makes arrest

Police seized 109 grams of methamphetamine, Psilocybin (mushrooms), and Canadian currency.
As special sitting goes on, NDP seeks focus on other issues

As special sitting goes on, NDP seeks focus on other issues

Daily Leg Update: Opposition New Democrats demanding the government address Regina Lutheran Home closure, issues with daycare, and what they see as other pressing priorities.
North West College partners with Cenovus for brighter futures

North West College partners with Cenovus for brighter futures

College receives funding to boost student success and graduate employment
Tentative agreement voted down in Prince Albert

Tentative agreement voted down in Prince Albert

CUPE 882 members vote 81 percent against deal.
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