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Duncan suspends Planned Parenthood from presenting in schools

Duncan suspends Planned Parenthood from presenting in schools

Planned Parenthood is suspended by Saskatchewan government from school presentations, after A-Z cards describing graphic sex were found in Lumsden
Ballantyne sentenced to 8 years in prison for Ryan Gatzke's murder

Ballantyne sentenced to 8 years in prison for Ryan Gatzke's murder

With credit for 1,134 days he served while on remand, Jacob Ballantyne has 1,221 days left to serve, or three-and-a-half years.
RCMP release sketch of attempted abduction suspect in North Battleford

RCMP release sketch of attempted abduction suspect in North Battleford

The suspect is described as an older Caucasian man, approximately 5-foot-6. He has grey, balding hair and a white beard.
Photos: Battle River Treaty 6 group celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day

Photos: Battle River Treaty 6 group celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day

The event was just one of many in the Battlefords in area, including a powwow at the Western Development museum, and the grand opening of Poundmaker's traditional lodge. 
Crop report: producers evaluate crops, hope for more rain

Crop report: producers evaluate crops, hope for more rain

Farmers are watching their moisture levels closely and are hoping for additional rain showers.
Speeders going twice the speed limit and racing nabbed in N. B'ford

Speeders going twice the speed limit and racing nabbed in N. B'ford

Two drivers had vehicles impounded for seven days.
Tech, human rights groups call on Ottawa to take action on facial recognition, AI

Tech, human rights groups call on Ottawa to take action on facial recognition, AI

Group asks for a moratorium on facial recognition technology by police services and other Canadian industries.
Flying high for hope: Pilot's mission for medical care access

Flying high for hope: Pilot's mission for medical care access

Hope Air charity takes flight in Saskatchewan.
N.S. river to peak by Saturday, be careful!

N.S. river to peak by Saturday, be careful!

'The flow can cause rapid changing water levels, which can catch people off guard'
New toonie for Indigenous Peoples Day

New toonie for Indigenous Peoples Day

Artists unite for Indigenous heritage commemorative coin.
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