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Boushie family files lawsuits against Gerald Stanley, RCMP
Two years after his shooting death sparked outrage and tension in rural Saskatchewan, the family of Colten Boushie is suing Gerald Stanley and the RCMP. Debbie Baptiste, Boushie's mother, an...
Aug 09, 2018

Chicken strips recalled over contamination concerns
A recall has been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency over a popular brand of chicken strips sold across Saskatchewan. The CFIA has announced a recall of Pinty’s brand Oven Roast...
Aug 09, 2018

Two men charged with bootlegging after trying to bring liquor to dry First Nation: RCMP
The Patuanak RCMP have charged two men with bootlegging after they were allegedly caught trying to bring a large quantity of alcohol into English River First Nation, a dry northern community. RCMP sai...
Aug 09, 2018

38th Annual Cochin Days start Friday
There's something for everyone at Cochin Days this weekend. The event-packed weekend is set to kick off Friday, including slow-pitch and volleyball tournaments, a spaghetti eating contest, and games f...
Aug 09, 2018

Town of Battleford parade scheduled for Friday
Locals will have an opportunity to have some fun and cheer for their favourite floats at the 35th annual Battleford parade Friday. The Town of Battleford confirmed there are about 50 entries already r...
Aug 09, 2018

DoyleFest 2018
DOYLEFEST 2018 is ready to rock!! This year we have another amazing line-up, and I can’t wait to see everyone for this annual gather of friends, family, and new friends to be!! DOYLEFEST is loca...
Aug 09, 2018

Sask. Ag. Minister to step down due to cancer battle
Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister will be stepping away from his cabinet post to focus on his battle against cancer. According to the provincial government, Lyle Stewart will remain on as MLA for Lu...
Aug 09, 2018

Miracle Treat Day: treat yourself for a great cause
This year marks Dairy Queen’s 16th annual Miracle Treat Day, in support of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. All proceeds from Dairy Queen Blizzards sold across Saskatchewan Aug. 9 w...
Aug 09, 2018

‘In my veins:’ 2nd female Snowbird pilot born to fly
You might say she was born to fly - Snowbird Capt. Sarah Dalaire has been comfortable in the air since long before she can even remember. She credits her early passion for aviation to her pa...
Aug 09, 2018

The Truth About Van Gogh’s Severed Ear
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Or Not In today's world many misconceptions have been perpetuated-becoming modern day "facts"-when, in reality, myths and hearsay have taken over. Sorry to...
Aug 09, 2018