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Indoor rodeo back after two years of pandemic

Indoor rodeo back after two years of pandemic

The 50th anniversary event is finally happening April 29, 30 and May 1.
Woman to stand trial in death of Damian Moosomin

Woman to stand trial in death of Damian Moosomin

Jannay Blackbird was arrested in April 2021 following an 11-month investigation
Meota man to stand trial for wife's death

Meota man to stand trial for wife's death

Cindy MacKay died five days after she was taken to hospital in medical distress
Battleford receives strong participation on inclusivity survey

Battleford receives strong participation on inclusivity survey

More than 1000 responses from town residents were received.
Tender awarded for Battleford’s cemetery expansion

Tender awarded for Battleford’s cemetery expansion

Winning bid by Wilco Contractors Â鶹ÊÓƵwest Inc. came in at $548,100.
Truss bridge rehabilitation tender awarded to Hipperson Construction

Truss bridge rehabilitation tender awarded to Hipperson Construction

Project projected to get done by end of 2022.
Citizens on Patrol seeks many more volunteers in Battlefords

Citizens on Patrol seeks many more volunteers in Battlefords

COPP made their pitch for volunteers to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.
Woman accused of burning down P.A. memorial centre appears in court

Woman accused of burning down P.A. memorial centre appears in court

Gina Pearl Beatty is charged with arson after the memorial centre burned to the ground April 15.
Charges dismissed against man accused of armed robbery, aggravated assault

Charges dismissed against man accused of armed robbery, aggravated assault

Cook was accused of assaulting a man and stealing his vehicle in an RV park near Prince Albert New Year's Day
3 suspects charged with human trafficking and participating in organized crime get bail

3 suspects charged with human trafficking and participating in organized crime get bail

The three suspects were wanted on Canada-wide warrants for months and a fourth suspect still hasn't been captured
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