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Walk at the Ridge, time to reflect on residential school trauma

Walk at the Ridge, time to reflect on residential school trauma

"We're going to build a good future for our children... We have to start from the homes and start educating our children about racism."
Saskatchewan commemorates National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Saskatchewan commemorates National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

To mark Truth and Reconciliation Day, all provincial government buildings in Saskatchewan, including the Legislative Building, will fly their flags at half-mast from sunrise to sunset.  
Update: Suspicious death being investigated on Makwa Sahgaiehcan

Update: Suspicious death being investigated on Makwa Sahgaiehcan

The man who sustained injuries as a result of a serious assault that occurred on Sept. 23 at a home on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has since died in hospital.
Garden Chat: Russian sage a member of the mint family

Garden Chat: Russian sage a member of the mint family

This plant resembles lavender and can be used as a ‘substitute’ in colder zones.
Sports This Week: Roughriders feature logo to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sports This Week: Roughriders feature logo to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The logo has been designed by Chris Chipak of Red Pheasant Cree Nation Treaty 6.
Scholarship winners take to the water

Scholarship winners take to the water

Battlefords Scuba Community extends experience opportunity to students.
North B'ford City Hall prepares public for change of leadership

North B'ford City Hall prepares public for change of leadership

Nominations accepted until Oct. 9.
Photos: Fall festival shines with magic and art

Photos: Fall festival shines with magic and art

Local talent brings communities together.
Update: Second individual charged with threats made to school

Update: Second individual charged with threats made to school

As a result of continued investigation, a man was arrested at a home on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.
Driver of semi dies in collision with train in RM of Biggar

Driver of semi dies in collision with train in RM of Biggar

The driver of the semi was declared deceased by EMS at the scene.
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