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A weekend to remember In North Battleford

A weekend to remember In North Battleford

July 23 and 24 saw the Battlefords play host to a number of events.
134th running of Northwest Territorial Days Parade goes Aug. 16

134th running of Northwest Territorial Days Parade goes Aug. 16

The best entry, as voted on by the society’s president, will be presented with a plaque.
Man who tried to slip into U.S. to avoid murder charge appears in court

Man who tried to slip into U.S. to avoid murder charge appears in court

Afrah Ali was brought back to Saskatoon in July 2021 after he was arrested in January 2021 attempting to cross into the U.S.
Trial set for four on drug trafficking, weapons charges

Trial set for four on drug trafficking, weapons charges

When police entered the apartment they saw an illegally modified firearm in plain view and methamphetamine
Baljennie News: WDM honours long-serving volunteers

Baljennie News: WDM honours long-serving volunteers

Activities return to the summer scene.
Opinion: Government liquor tax hike bender needs to end

Opinion: Government liquor tax hike bender needs to end

About half of what you pay for beer is in federal and provincial taxes.
Mayfair and District News: Leoville hosts Timberland Rodeo this weekend

Mayfair and District News: Leoville hosts Timberland Rodeo this weekend

Ag supply business sponsors fishing trip to British Columbia.
Birds with 'extreme' features most at risk of extinction

Birds with 'extreme' features most at risk of extinction

As bird species face global threats of mass extinction, the traits that make them unique are also at risk of rapid disappearance. This homogenization will set off a domino effect of consequences for other members of these ecosystems, including humans.
Maidstone and District News: U13 Lakers earn provincial gold at home

Maidstone and District News: U13 Lakers earn provincial gold at home

Team advances to Western finals in Estevan Aug. 19 to 20.
Mortar and thatch: early building materials for settlers

Mortar and thatch: early building materials for settlers

Bresaylor Happenings: No lumberyards in the 1800s.
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