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An inside look into how Sask ICE investigators catch child predators

An inside look into how Sask ICE investigators catch child predators

Child predators lurk in cities, towns, and even in remote areas: Former Detective-Sergeant Chris Bryshun.
Community unites for free drive-in movie at Discovery Co-op Mall

Community unites for free drive-in movie at Discovery Co-op Mall

About 400 turn out for Thursday night fun.
Man who allegedly opened fire on Poundmaker FN remains in custody

Man who allegedly opened fire on Poundmaker FN remains in custody

Terrance Favel is accused of approaching a home on Poundmaker Cree Nation and shooting. A bullet hit a parked vehicle.
Battlefords RCMP ask public's help locating missing 25-year-old woman

Battlefords RCMP ask public's help locating missing 25-year-old woman

Kyla Moosomin was reported missing to police on July 5.
Despite rumours Battleford United Church still open for business

Despite rumours Battleford United Church still open for business

"This church is open," Shelia Johnson, board chair for Battleford's United Church said addressing rumors that the 98-year-old church chapter had closed it's doors for good.
Moirae Choquette: leading Lambrusco to the North American market

Moirae Choquette: leading Lambrusco to the North American market

The former North Battleford, Sask. geologist, marketing expert , and now entrepreneur dreams of bringing a new sparkling red wine to Canadians and beyond while giving back to those less fortunate.
Statistics Canada reports $3.4B merchandise trade deficit for May

Statistics Canada reports $3.4B merchandise trade deficit for May

Exports of farm, fishing and intermediate food products dropped 13.4 per cent for the month.
First RNs arriving from Philippines to Saskatchewan

First RNs arriving from Philippines to Saskatchewan

Province tours arrival of first five Registered Nurses from Philippines; meanwhile the Opposition points to long surgical wait times.
Crop report: welcomed rain helps replenish topsoil moisture

Crop report: welcomed rain helps replenish topsoil moisture

Producers are also scouting crops for disease and insects, with grasshoppers being a primary concern.
What is Threads? All your questions about Meta's new Twitter rival, answered

What is Threads? All your questions about Meta's new Twitter rival, answered

NEW YORK (AP) — Threads, a text-based app built by Meta to rival Twitter, is live. The app, billed as the text version of Meta's photo-sharing platform Instagram, became available Wednesday night to users in more than 100 countries — including the U.
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