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Update: Death in RM of Beaver River ruled homicide by RCMP
Update: Death in RM of Beaver River ruled homicide by RCMP
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Local firefighters responded to a structure fire on a rural property. When they arrived, they located a deceased adult female.
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 Rosthern RCMP seek assistance locating 19-year-old woman
Rosthern RCMP seek assistance locating 19-year-old woman
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Meadow Favel may be driving a black 2010 Chevrolet Silverado truck, with Saskatchewan plates 052 NUC.
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 Ride for a Vet rally kicks off in North Battleford
Ride for a Vet rally kicks off in North Battleford
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About 80 motorcycle riders took part in the charity fundraiser that benefits veteran-related programs and services and youth groups. 
Angela Brown
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Battlefords Obituaries

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Provincial News

Wildfire update: Australians, Mexicans helping fight fire
Wildfire update: Australians, Mexicans helping fight fire
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Forty firefighters from Australia have arrived and another forty will be joining from Mexico later this week; also help coming from Quebec.
John Cairns John Cairns
Saskatchewan credit ratings listed as AA (low) and R-1 (middle)
Saskatchewan credit ratings listed as AA (low) and R-1 (middle)
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Morningstar DBRS says Issuer Rating, Long-Term Debt credit rating, and Short-Term Debt credit ratings are AA (low), AA (low), and R-1 (middle) respectively.
John Cairns John Cairns
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National News

RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down
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RICHMOND — RCMP say they've arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly hijacked from Victoria and flown to Vancouver International Airport, where other flights had to be temporarily halted. RCMP in Richmond, B.C.
Darryl Greer and Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press
 Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm's avian flu case
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm's avian flu case
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OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two B.C. farmers who are fighting an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to destroy around 400 ostriches after an outbreak of avian flu.
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press
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Northern Sask Sports

Cards on win streak, Huber selected as team MVP
Cards on win streak, Huber selected as team MVP
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Unity Senior Cardinals win first playoff game against Mervin Flyers.
Helena Long/ Freelance Reporter
 Macklin Lakers win bronze U15 B girls’ north provincials in Unity
Macklin Lakers win bronze U15 B girls’ north provincials in Unity
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Neighbouring teams, Unity Panthers and Macklin Lakers, met face-to-face in the bronze medal game.
Helena Long/ Freelance Reporter
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Northern Sask Business

Western Applied Research Corporation unveils new facility at Scott
Western Applied Research Corporation unveils new facility at Scott
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The new facility will help researchers continue to keep Saskatchewan's agriculture industry moving forward.
Azure McGonigle Azure McGonigle
Rush Lake leak continues, Cenovus holds open house
Rush Lake leak continues, Cenovus holds open house
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Concerned residents were able to talk to Cenovus Energy officials on the situation at the Rush Lake 2 thermal site.
Azure McGonigle Azure McGonigle
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Northern Sask Agriculture

Wotherspoon launching tour, calls for action on drought
Wotherspoon launching tour, calls for action on drought
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NDP critic calling for help from the Feds and province to those impacted by drought in Saskatchewan.
John Cairns John Cairns
Hungry? Here’s what’s cooking at Ag in Motion 2025
Hungry? Here’s what’s cooking at Ag in Motion 2025
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Enjoy the packed agenda, but don’t forget to refuel. 
Ag in Motion
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