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Canadian Future Party candidate in Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake hopes to see change

Canadian Future Party candidate in Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake hopes to see change

Darrell Patan says he is disillusioned with the current governing party and the Opposition party, so he believes his party can promise change in the House of Commons.
NDP candidate William Petryk joins race in Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding

NDP candidate William Petryk joins race in Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding

A chartered professional accountant by trade, the candidate is now retired and lives in North Battleford.
Four candidates run for Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake

Four candidates run for Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake

Candidates are Rosemarie Falk, Conservatives, Larry Ingram, Liberals, Darrell Patan, Canadian Future Party, and William Petryk, NDP.
Man goes into medical distress after arrest in North Battleford

Man goes into medical distress after arrest in North Battleford

A 31-year-old man found hiding in an attic went into medical distress after being arrested and SIRT will investigate the circumstances.
RCMP search for suspect after firearm pointed at homeowner near Battlefords

RCMP search for suspect after firearm pointed at homeowner near Battlefords

RCMP are searching for a suspect near the Battlefords after a firearm was reportedly pointed at a homeowner Saturday morning.
Grow Your Own Future: Pollination

Grow Your Own Future: Pollination

As gardeners across the Prairies prepare for summer, understanding the science of pollination is key to growing fruitful plants like apples. Opinion piece
Garden Chat: Garden soil amendments - helpful or harmful?

Garden Chat: Garden soil amendments - helpful or harmful?

Educate yourself on what products are used for and whether or not they will be useful in your garden.
Fundraiser launched to honour young hockey player Adyson King

Fundraiser launched to honour young hockey player Adyson King

A Saskatchewan hockey community is rallying around the family of Adyson King with an online fundraiser following the young player’s tragic passing.
Accused sentenced to seven years in prison in car-jacking incident

Accused sentenced to seven years in prison in car-jacking incident

Andrew Opikokew was facing charges related to a Feb. 16, 2023, offence date.
Update: Manslaughter charge upgraded to second-degree murder

Update: Manslaughter charge upgraded to second-degree murder

Around 6:15 p.m., Feb. 8, Meadow Lake RCMP received a report of a shooting at a home on Waterhen Lake First Nation.
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