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First Nation woman survives ride with 'The Truck Stop Killer'

First Nation woman survives ride with 'The Truck Stop Killer'

If there is such a thing as an ideal profession for a serial killer, it may well be as a long-haul truck driver: FBI
N. B'ford man facing child porn charge wants trial by judge alone

N. B'ford man facing child porn charge wants trial by judge alone

Jason Schmidt was arrested after RCMP investigated a complaint of inappropriate communications with a child.
Food and meat pricing an issue at Leg

Food and meat pricing an issue at Leg

Daily Leg Update - NDP calls for provincial investigation into rising food pricing, but Ag Minister David Marit has other ideas.
Update: Third person charged in murder of Wendy Bird appears in court

Update: Third person charged in murder of Wendy Bird appears in court

RCMP in support of efforts to curb catalytic converter thefts

RCMP in support of efforts to curb catalytic converter thefts

Battlefords RCMP appeared at North Battleford council Monday night to outline a number of new initiatives to deter thefts in the city.
Dr. Shahab urging vigilance as respiratory viruses pick up

Dr. Shahab urging vigilance as respiratory viruses pick up

Rise in respiratory viruses having impact on health care system, school absences, but government stops short of a mask mandate.
Mental health group, RPNAS, creates two annual $1,000 scholarships

Mental health group, RPNAS, creates two annual $1,000 scholarships

Battlefords branch of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan asks anyone who has benefited from the mental health care system to invest in the future of North Battleford and Saskatchewan health care professionals workers.
Living Sky School Division re-elects chair and vice-chair of school board

Living Sky School Division re-elects chair and vice-chair of school board

On Nov. 9, Living Sky School Division’s board of education re-elected Ronna Pethick to serve as board chair for her seventh year. They also re-elected Shuan Weber as vice-chair for a second year.
Living Sky School Division says goodbye to board trustee, Richard Hiebert

Living Sky School Division says goodbye to board trustee, Richard Hiebert

According to a recent media release, the Living Sky School Division school board accepted the resignation of Trustee Richard Hiebert at their Nov 9 organizational meeting.
Eight local businesses bring home top BBEX awards

Eight local businesses bring home top BBEX awards

Thirty-four non-profits, individuals, and businesses were finalists in eight categories, but only eight went home with this year's awards.
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