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State of emergency demanded after murder on Onion Lake Cree Nation

State of emergency demanded after murder on Onion Lake Cree Nation

According to Saskatchewan RCMP, since the beginning of 2014, they have investigated seven homicides in Onion Lake RCMP’s detachment area.
Youth to represent Canada at the 2025 Australia Scouts Jamboree

Youth to represent Canada at the 2025 Australia Scouts Jamboree

Promoting global unity and cultural exchange.
Snow reason not to enjoy the outdoors this winter in the Battlefords

Snow reason not to enjoy the outdoors this winter in the Battlefords

Winter sports options are plentiful in the Battlefords for those who love to experience the outdoors in winter.
From bells to choirs, different ‘timbres’ ring in the Christmas holiday season

From bells to choirs, different ‘timbres’ ring in the Christmas holiday season

Timbre is the aspect of sound that allows people to compare sound qualities and identify the sound sources.
BATC emergency shelter provides more beds after renovations

BATC emergency shelter provides more beds after renovations

"We treat everybody like they are someone. At some point these people were all somebody's baby. They all need respect."
BATC launches new 24-hour Youth Help Line

BATC launches new 24-hour Youth Help Line

Kids can reach out any time, day or night, to a professional mental health therapist or certified counsellor.
Pink and blue morning and mild temperatures

Pink and blue morning and mild temperatures

Tomorrow, Christmas Day, we are looking at -7.
North B'ford city council gears up for 2025 budget deliberations

North B'ford city council gears up for 2025 budget deliberations

The draft represents only administration’s proposal for the budget. Council will undertake several deliberation meetings.
Update: Highway 40 near Hafford reopens following rollover

Update: Highway 40 near Hafford reopens following rollover

Police say they will provide further information on the rollover when possible.
Woman taken to hospital following assault in Prince Albert

Woman taken to hospital following assault in Prince Albert

Upon arrival, officer located the male suspect; he was arrested without further incident.
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