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At-home activities to develop fine motor skills

At-home activities to develop fine motor skills

Early Childhood Community Planning Network hosts National Child Day celebration Nov. 17.
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Update: RCMP investigating suspicious death in North Battleford

Update: RCMP investigating suspicious death in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP received a report that someone had been seriously injured outside a business on the 900 block of 101 Street in North Battleford.
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Trial underway for accused in Chartier death in Buffalo Narrows

Trial underway for accused in Chartier death in Buffalo Narrows

The victim’s body was found on Dec. 20, 2018. The accused was arrested in January 2021.
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Police ask for public's help in search for wanted man

Police ask for public's help in search for wanted man

Loon Lake RCMP is actively working to locate the suspect.
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Youth dies in ATV-related rollover near MGBHLM First Nation

Youth dies in ATV-related rollover near MGBHLM First Nation

The driver of the ATV was transported to hospital, where he later died.
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Update: Cause of motel fire found to be undetermined

Update: Cause of motel fire found to be undetermined

There are no reported serious injuries; only minor injuries have been documented among the evacuated persons and first responders.
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Opinion: Why was COVID so much worse this summer?

Opinion: Why was COVID so much worse this summer?

As numerous athletes tested positive for COVID at the Olympics in Paris, news outlets reminded Canadians that COVID is still a threat.
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RCMP investigate fatal collision near Hall Lake

RCMP investigate fatal collision near Hall Lake

A man from the La Ronge area was arrested and is facing several charges including operation while impaired of a motor vehicle causing death.
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Stakeholders share ideas at Destination Battlefords workshop

Stakeholders share ideas at Destination Battlefords workshop

"We want to amplify that [tourism events and attractions], and help people to do that better."
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Candidates confirmed for Battlefords

Candidates confirmed for Battlefords

The last day for hopefuls to submit their nomination papers was Oct. 9.
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