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Sentencing for accused in Gregory Cope's death slated for September

Sentencing for accused in Gregory Cope's death slated for September

Travis Jean, who is in custody, was arrested in Lloydminster on May 17, 2023.
Cut Knife RCMP warn public of fraudulent telephone calls

Cut Knife RCMP warn public of fraudulent telephone calls

Watch out for fraudsters that are spoofing companies or organizations.
Jury trial for suspects in Geddes' death now scheduled for 2025

Jury trial for suspects in Geddes' death now scheduled for 2025

Pich and Gregoire both face charges that include first-degree murder and kidnapping with a firearm.
Drone, police dog used to apprehend suspects on Poundmaker Cree Nation

Drone, police dog used to apprehend suspects on Poundmaker Cree Nation

The suspects got into an altercation with a man, demanding the keys to a truck parked on the driveway.
Kanaweyimik opens first emergency safe homes

Kanaweyimik opens first emergency safe homes

"We would spend money putting them up in hotels, supporting them in hotels until we come up for a plan for them. Now they will have a place to go to."
Battleford council happy with with financial statement

Battleford council happy with with financial statement

"To have only 46 per cent of our yearly expenses at the half-way mark is a good pace."
39th Sask. Baseball HOF induction full of poignant moments

39th Sask. Baseball HOF induction full of poignant moments

Inductee Stacy Walker outlines the healing power of baseball
Power of people grants baseball birthday wish to 90-year-old Jane Shury

Power of people grants baseball birthday wish to 90-year-old Jane Shury

A simple birthday wish comes true for Jane Shury.
Garden Chat: The best-tasting tomato in the world

Garden Chat: The best-tasting tomato in the world

Tomatoes are the world’s most popular vegetable.
Commentary: The Bricklin, launched 50 years ago, was ahead of the curve

Commentary: The Bricklin, launched 50 years ago, was ahead of the curve

The Bricklin SV-1 was the first sports car to put safety front and centre, and it ended up changing the way cars were designed and built.
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