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'It just got weird': family members testify on day two of former mountie's murder trial
Content warning: The following story contains graphic depictons of violence.A former Saskatchewan mountie, accused of first degree murder, was assaulted and harassed on numerous occasions by the man w...
Dec 05, 2023

Lack of snow in Sask. could be good for deer population
There's hope the little amount of snow across Saskatchewan will help increase the deer population.Over the last two winters, certain areas have seen numbers drop by over 25 per cent.Dale Barks, a wild...
Dec 05, 2023

Christmas tree farms see uptick in demand; recommend getting trees before Dec. 15
The majestic boughs of the Christmas trees gleam white with hoarfrost around Leonard Katerynych as he stands amid the sprawling Keatley Ridge Farms. His journey into the world of holiday cheer began l...
Dec 05, 2023
Unlocked car doors an opportunity for Christmas theft
The countdown to Christmas is on and for many Battlefords area residents the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be somewhat overwhelming.During the rush to get last minute details completed such as...
Dec 05, 2023

Meadow Lake Humane Society jailbreak sleepover raises over $13,000
Meadow Lake's Karlee Mazuren has wrapped up her jailbreak sleepover challenge at the Meadow Lake and District Humane Society, raising a total of $13,500. The event ran three days and two nights. The g...
Dec 05, 2023

Pierceland RCMP lay charges following drug bust
Pierceland RCMP have laid charges following a drug bust on November 26, on Big Island Lake Cree Territory. A 30-year-old man from Big Island Lake Cree Territory was arrested and charged on two counts,...
Dec 04, 2023

Man arrested for allegedly holding woman against her will on Big Island Territory
A 30-year-old man from Big Island Lake Cree Territory is being charged for allegedly holding a woman against her will.At around 12:30 a.m. this past Saturday, RCMP officers were conducting a curfew ch...
Dec 04, 2023

Former Sask. Mountie's gun had one round missing: Herman murder trial commences in Prince Albert
A former Saskatchewan Mountie, accused of first degree murder, spoke to multiple colleagues on the day a man was shot and killed, and court heard nothing about his behaviour seemed out of the ordinary...
Dec 04, 2023

City of Meadow Lake prepares budget
Meadow Lake city council is busy working on its budget for 2024. The proposed document is expected to be ready to be voted on at council's upcoming meeting. "[We are] hoping to be able to adopt the ca...
Dec 04, 2023

Highway Hotline warns about unsafe road conditions
The area surrounding North Battleford is under a warning from the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline. The 3:30 p.m. report says the area may be icy or slippery and have sections that are snow packed and wet...
Dec 04, 2023