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Northwest producers report yields lower than expected

Northwest producers report yields lower than expected

Census Division 16 – Blaine Lake, Canwood, North Battleford, Radisson and Spiritwood areas; Census Division 17 – Glaslyn, Maidstone, Meadow Lake, Pierceland and St. Walburg areas.
Thieves snatch meat products in Paradise Hill break and enter

Thieves snatch meat products in Paradise Hill break and enter

Investigation determined that three unknown individuals spray painted the exterior security cameras, entered the business and stole a substantial amount of meat products, as well as cash.
Sask Party incumbent Jeremy Harrison picks up win in Meadow Lake

Sask Party incumbent Jeremy Harrison picks up win in Meadow Lake

Harrison took home the most votes in the 35 voting stations, coming in with a total of 4,010 votes in the unofficial results.
Sask Party incumbent Jeremy Cockrill wins race in Battlefords

Sask Party incumbent Jeremy Cockrill wins race in Battlefords

Cockrill took the lead in the 12 polls, with 4,160 votes, followed by the NDP's Tom Kroczynski with 2,533 votes.
Former Brad Wall advisor announces support for NDP's Kroczynski

Former Brad Wall advisor announces support for NDP's Kroczynski

Ian Hanna says the current government created problems in healthcare and "chaos" in Saskatchewan classrooms.
Smockum’s conviction a miscarriage of justice, says appeal court

Smockum’s conviction a miscarriage of justice, says appeal court

Attempted murder conviction has been quashed and a new trial ordered.
Garden Chat: The anatomy of a lawn fairy ring

Garden Chat: The anatomy of a lawn fairy ring

There are about 60 fungus species that can produce fairy rings.
Trudeau is willing to sacrifice Canada on the altar of his ideology

Trudeau is willing to sacrifice Canada on the altar of his ideology

Trudeau believes his divine task is to unburden Canada from its evil past and impose a radical new future.
Update: Two people charged following shooting, robbery

Update: Two people charged following shooting, robbery

Saskatchewan RCMP is asking residents and businesses between Holbein and past Nipawin up to the Thunder Rapids area, especially along Highways 355 and 55, to check their video surveillance.
BTEC board of directors regrets Sask Party event at facility

BTEC board of directors regrets Sask Party event at facility

The Battlefords Trade and Education Centre's board of directors stated BTEC is non-partisan and does not support any political party.
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