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Lawyer seeks to have Biggar man found Not Criminally Responsible

Lawyer seeks to have Biggar man found Not Criminally Responsible

A lawyer wants the court to rule a Biggar man is Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) for assaulting three people with his vehicle, pointing a firearm at a person, escaping police custody and stealing a vehicle.
Winning LOTTO MAX ticket in Saskatoon

Winning LOTTO MAX ticket in Saskatoon

Sask Lotteries have unveiled the latest winner of its LOTTO MAX draw. Robert Patton had the winning LOTTO MAX combo ticket on the March 26 draw, winning $187,583.40. He purchased the winning ticket at Cree Way Gas West, 2511 22nd St.
Measuring new depths at the bottom of the hydrologic cycle

Measuring new depths at the bottom of the hydrologic cycle

For the first time, researchers have mapped groundwater circulation up to five kilometres below the surface — one of the first attempts to document the deepest parts of the hydrologic cycle.
Love on the lid

Love on the lid

Although I’ve always been an outgoing person, during this past year I’ve gone out of my way to encourage everyone I meet. Mask wearing has made the adventure even more interesting since I’m never quite sure who I’m talking to.
Firearms charges laid after search warrants executed in Kindersley

Firearms charges laid after search warrants executed in Kindersley

On May 7, Saskatchewan RCMP officers executed three search warrants, two in the town of Kindersley and one in the town of Eatonia.
North Battleford man handed 4.4-year prison sentence

North Battleford man handed 4.4-year prison sentence

A North Battleford man was sentenced to 4.4 years in prison in La Ronge Provincial Court on May 6.
No smoking? No, no sitting

No smoking? No, no sitting

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City Hall unhappy with 106th Street property’s condition, police attendance

City Hall unhappy with 106th Street property’s condition, police attendance

The fate of a rundown property located at 1102-106th St. was back before North Battleford council on Monday. At the meeting council heard the latest appeal from property owner Zia Waraich of Zia Homes, Ltd.
Man facing weapons, drug charges denied bail in Saskatoon court

Man facing weapons, drug charges denied bail in Saskatoon court

A man arrested in a drug bust in Saskatoon and Bjorkdale was denied bail May 7. Rudi Betthel, 52, of Bjorkdale was arrested after several police forces teamed up and raided two homes on April 26.
Believing in Jesus isn’t simply about us

Believing in Jesus isn’t simply about us

Yesterday, I asked Ed if there were some people he would like to meet in person and get to know more about them. My old neighbour often answers a question with a question.
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