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‘They're devastated’: Online applications to sponsor family members to Canada fills in minutes
For over two weeks, Annette McGovern, Mathew Cyriac and staff at the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre held workshops and provided information to families wanting to apply for a chance to bring ...
Jan 31, 2019

Optimism in flax industry despite recent plights
The flax industry has had some tough years.Dry conditions in the southern part of the province put pressure on production and the sector is still recovering from the Triffid issue, which saw Canadian ...
Jan 31, 2019

City sees positive response rate for safety survey
More than 500 people from across the city provided feedback for the city's Community Perception Survey, according to a report to council from community safety coordinator Herb Sutton.Launched in Octob...
Jan 30, 2019

Humboldt Broncos survivors' list of injuries extensive
The list is long, the injuries extensive and families of those who survived the Humboldt Broncos bus crash last spring say their lives have been changed profoundly.As families of those involved in the...
Jan 30, 2019

Judges cannot be overly swayed by victim impact statements: legal experts
Legal experts say a sentencing judge must use caution and not be overwhelmed by victim impact statements. A Saskatchewan judge heard more than 70 victim impact statements this week...
Jan 30, 2019

Moosehead Breweries donates to make Saskatchewan's Mac the Moose tallest again
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - A New Brunswick brewery has donated $25,000 to the cause of making a beloved Saskatchewan moose statue the tallest in the world once again. Trevor Grant, wi...
Jan 30, 2019

Parents describe son's mistaken identity after Humboldt crash at Sidhu's sentencing hearing
Paul and Tanya Labelle attempted to identify their son after learning he was involved in the Humboldt Broncos collision and eventually wound up grieving at the funeral home.We "spent time with a boy w...
Jan 30, 2019

RCMP report details events leading up to fatal Broncos crash
While families, friends and loved ones of those involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash continue to speak at the sentencing hearing for the semi driver who caused the collision, the public is...
Jan 29, 2019

R.M. of North Battleford recruiting volunteer firefighters
The Rural Municipality of North Battleford has put out a call for volunteer firefighters as they continue their discussions with the city on a fire services agreement between the two jurisdictions.A f...
Jan 29, 2019

Crime down in North Battleford: RCMP report
North Battleford has seen some improvement on the crime front, according to the latest report from the Battlefords RCMP.Staff Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt's report to city council Monday outlined crime numbers...
Jan 29, 2019