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MMIWG inquiry begins hearings in Saskatoon
By Chris Vandenbreekel/CKOM News StaffCommissioners for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) arrived in Saskatoon Monday to set up for three days of...
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Judge named in Stanley trial, voir dire being held
By Angela BrownThe name of the judge has been announced for the second-degree murder case involving Gerald Stanley.Chief Justice Martel Popescul, who is the chief justice of the Court of Queen's Bench...
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NDP candidate Fedler positive about election chances
By Angela BrownEducation, mental health and human rights are some of the issues NDP candidate Matt Fedler is promoting in his campaign.Fedler, who will be running in the upcoming...
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Sask. Chief selected to committee choosing RCMP Commissioner
By Bryan EneasNorthern Saskatchewan will be represented on the committee selecting candidates for the RCMP’s top job.Chief Tammy Cook-Searson from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band was announced by Public...
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BATC CDC pledges $125K to Sask Winter Games
By Nathan KanterOn Thursday, the Battlefords Agency of Tribal Chiefs Community Development Corporation (BATC CDC) announced a $125,000 donation to next February's Saskatchewan Winter Games, the largest...
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Finlayson vying for support as independent candidate
By Angela BrownCochin-area resident Ken Finlayson announced he is running in the Battlefords-Lloydminster federal byelection as an independent candidate.Finlayson previously wanted his name on the...
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New North Mayors gathering sparks discussion about cannabis
By Bryan EneasMayors from the northern regions of Saskatchewan are gathered in Prince Albert for their fall meeting, and one panel about cannabis sparked discussions.The topic was broached during a...
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Survivor-style fundraiser to benefit students
By Roger WhiteA unique fundraiser based on a popular reality TV show will benefit local students.North West College is hosting Gift Card Survivor where participants register for a chance to win store...
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‘An inspiration': Round dance honours Marlene Bird
By CKOM News StaffMore than 100 people gathered in Saskatoon to honour the life of a woman they never knew in person.People young and old joined hands at a ceremonial round dance for attack survivor...
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HIV growing in Sask; area to recognize World Aids Day
By Angela BrownWith the problem of AIDS growing rapidly in the province, the Battlefords will be recognizing World AIDS Day with a number of local initiatives.Both North Battleford City Hall and the...
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Poundmaker Cree Nation member Favel appointed as federal judge
By Angela BrownPoundmaker Cree Nation band council is proud to see band member Paul Favel has been appointed a judge of the Federal Court.Favel was a partner with the Saskatoon firm McKercher LLP prior...
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Mayor: provincial, federal help needed to conquer crime in N.B.
By Greg HigginsAccording to North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater, the city needs provincial and federal help in order to truly overcome the crime problem in the city.The city’s crime issue was recently...
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RCMP cadets receive hands-on Indigenous history training
By Taylor MacPhersonStarting this week, the RCMP’s Cadet Training Program will include an Elder-supervised exercise on the history of Canada’s Indigenous peoples.The history lesson, which was added to...
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Youth have their say in special report
By Bryan EneasYouth had an opportunity to weigh in and add their voices to a special report about suicide today.A new report was brought about by six tragedies last year, which rocked multiple...
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Sask Party leadership candidate Clarke promotes preventative policing,...
By Angela BrownRob Clarke believes in a more interactive strategy when it comes to crime prevention in the province, but improving the economy is also high on his priority list.The Saskatchewan Party...
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Cash and drugs allegedly used to buy votes on Mosquito FN
By Greg HigginsFor the second time in six years, there is alledged evidence of vote buying in a Mosquito First Nation election, but this time it reportedly involves drugs being used to buy votes.The...
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Community heroism praised following plane crash
By Bryan EneasPraise was heaped on community members and agencies who responded quickly to a plane crash in Fond du Lac last night.The plane crashed within one kilometer of the Fond du Lac airport just...
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FSIN executive makes hearty donation to Lighthouse
By Angela BrownThe FSIN executive once again made a hearty and healthy donation of about 500 lbs. of wild meat to the Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords. On Tuesday, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous...
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Sask Energy's Share The Warmth benefits Battlefords Interval House
By Roger WhiteThe Christmas season will be a bit brighter at the Battlefords Interval House thanks to the generosity of the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation, SaskEnergy, and the local...
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2017 Year In Review - January
By Roger WhiteAs we prepare to say goodbye to 2017, battlefordsNOW is taking a look at some of the top news items that made headlines and newsmakers over the past 12 months....Read More
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