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Woman charged with Moosomin’s murder appears in N.B. court

Woman charged with Moosomin’s murder appears in N.B. court

A Poundmaker First Nation woman charged with the murder of 20-year-old Damian Moosomin had a brief appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court July 23. Defence Barb Degenstien asked the court for an adjournment for 41-year-old Melissa Semaganis.
Further relief plans up in the air as dire drought dries crops

Further relief plans up in the air as dire drought dries crops

The drought baking farmland in hot, dry conditions has many Saskatchewan producers looking for help with their withering crops.
North Battleford RCMP seeking information about found urn

North Battleford RCMP seeking information about found urn

North Battleford RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in finding the owner of an urn that was found behind a business on the Highway 16 bypass in North Battleford.
Lac La Ronge Indian Band to begin weekend search of residential school site

Lac La Ronge Indian Band to begin weekend search of residential school site

Warning: Details in this story may be upsetting to readers. Lac La Ronge Indian Band members are preparing to unearth the truth of the former Lac La Ronge Indian Residential School's possible unmarked graves.
Review is learning process for Diocese: Bishop Hagemoen

Review is learning process for Diocese: Bishop Hagemoen

Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon Most Rev. Bishop Mark A.
Crop report July 13-19

Crop report July 13-19

Crops remain extremely stressed from the lack of moisture and continue to advance quickly due to the heat and dry conditions throughout the growing season.
Rousing return for Food Truck Wars

Rousing return for Food Truck Wars

The Food Truck Wars made a rousing comeback on Thursday in Saskatoon after more than a year’s break due to health restrictions imposed by the provincial government to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Woman charged with killing infant daughter to be sentenced in October

Woman charged with killing infant daughter to be sentenced in October

A Kindersley woman who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter will be sentenced in October in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench.
July 22 COVID-19 update: 287 active cases, 26 new cases, 20 recoveries, no deaths

July 22 COVID-19 update: 287 active cases, 26 new cases, 20 recoveries, no deaths

Vaccines Reported An additional 7,286 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,366,006.
Children's bodies could have been thrown in residential school dump, say survivors

Children's bodies could have been thrown in residential school dump, say survivors

Kamloops school dump site to be searched as grave investigation continues
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