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Crop report: northwest leads the province in seeding progress

Crop report: northwest leads the province in seeding progress

Producers are grateful for the rain received this week. However, more will be needed soon to keep crops in good condition.
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4-way stop active at intersection of 100th St. and 11th Ave.

4-way stop active at intersection of 100th St. and 11th Ave.

Regularly scheduled maintenance on the traffic lights at the intersection corner of 100th St. and 11th Ave. is expected to continue until 4 p.m. at the latest.
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Saskatchewan Skies: Moon, Venus and Mars a nice photo trio June 21

Saskatchewan Skies: Moon, Venus and Mars a nice photo trio June 21

Venus continues its bright appearance as the Evening Star all month.
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Inmate testifies: Keeanu Crookedneck admits setting apartment fire

Inmate testifies: Keeanu Crookedneck admits setting apartment fire

In a turn of events, Keeanu Crookedneck's admission to setting the apartment fire was revealed in court Wednesday under cross-examination by defence counsel Mike Nolin.
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Battleford's Tot Lot to open for summer season June 1

Battleford's Tot Lot to open for summer season June 1

The Tot Lot is open from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weather dependant.
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North Battlefords Knights of Columbus donate nearly $15,000

North Battlefords Knights of Columbus donate nearly $15,000

Catholic Family Services, Villa Pascal and Battlefords Search and Rescue were among the organizations who received a donation.
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Feast at The Ridge marks the conclusion of radar scan

Feast at The Ridge marks the conclusion of radar scan

A feast was held on May 25 after ground penetrating radar ended at the site of a former residential school.
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SPSA reporting 20 active wildfires as of May 31

SPSA reporting 20 active wildfires as of May 31

Approximately 90 people evacuating La Loche for Regina
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State of emergency declared for La Loche this week

State of emergency declared for La Loche this week

Mandatory evacuation ordered for priority levels 1 and 2 for Northern Village of La Loche; voluntary order for rest of community.
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Four injured after car crashes when fleeing from police

Four injured after car crashes when fleeing from police

Battlefords RCMP attempted a traffic stop on a car that was travelling on a grid road on Moosomin First Nation.
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