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A typical Canadian family of four will pay $11,735 for public health care insurance in 2015, finds a new study released last week by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

The Canadian National Railway (CNR) was authorized by the Town of Canora at the August 18 regular meeting to construct a communications tower at 100 Railway Avenue.

It was a fun, family-orientated atmosphere at the outdoor movie night at the Invermay fair grounds on August 15.

Transaction mail volumes fell faster in first half of 2015 than in any first half since volumes peaked in 2006

Environment Minister Herb Cox announced a second free fishing weekend this summer on August 29 and 30. “Due to the extreme wildfire conditions earlier this summer, we are offering a second free fishing weekend,” Cox said.

( more photos below ) Avid archers were encouraged to aim at numerous 3-D animal targets during the two-day 3-D archery shoot near Preeceville on August 15 and 16.

A Kamsack couple who have been involved in the food industry for more than 20 years celebrated the opening of their own restaurant last week. Craig and Lisa Kosokowsky began serving customers at their Iron Grill restaurant at 11 a.m. on August 10.

The most recent doctor to join the staff at the Assiniboine Valley Medical Centre in Kamsack is the son of medical doctors and the husband of a doctor. Dr.

The 2015-16 school year is to begin for teachers on August 27 and for students regular classes will begin on September 1.

The August sale of petroleum and natural gas rights raised $3.0 million in revenue for the province, at an average price of $306 per hectare. After four sales in 2015, land sale revenues total $35.7 million.