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PALAGIAN, Ted

PALAGIAN, Ted

Ted Palagian passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 16, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
GALIZ, Andy

GALIZ, Andy

Andy Galiz February 15, 1922 July 17, 2015. Andrew Galiz was born February 15, 1922 in Bekachaba, Hungary. He was the first born of 3 children and came to Canada in 1926 where sisters Judy and Mary were born.
BOYKO, Stella

BOYKO, Stella

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Stella Boyko announces her passing on August 6, 2015, in Porcupine Plain, SK, with her children by her side, at the age of 102 years.
Fifth annual bike rally

Fifth annual bike rally

Fifth annual bike rally proved to be great fun for all ages

Fifth annual bike rally proved to be great fun for all ages

The fifth annual Sturgis motorcycle rally weekend kicked off on July 31 with a dance with music that was supplied by James Williams at the Night Train Saloon outdoor stage.
Cook family presented with Century Family Farm Award

Cook family presented with Century Family Farm Award

On the August long weekend, approximately 150 members of the Cook family gathered at the original family homestead in the Hazel Dell area for a reunion that highlighted the presentation of a Century Family Award.

Spring to summer

By Kaare Askildt ( A.K.A. – Farmer in Training ) Spring has evolved and become summer. Mother Nature didn’t ask anyone if we were ready, she just made the transformation. I have learned over the years that it is impossible to try and argue with her.

West Nile Virus precautions

The Sunrise Health Region administration is reminding residents to be aware of mosquitoes that may carry the West Nile Virus. Because of the hot and dry weather conditions, there are fewer mosquitoes this year than during previous years.

Saskatchewan calls for full repeal of COOL

On July 30, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart re-iterated the importance of the U.S. Senate’s outright repeal of Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) for beef and pork. “Frankly, this issue has been dragging on for far too long,” Stewart said.

Crop report for the period July 28 to August 3

Harvest has begun in some parts of the province, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report for the period ending August 3.. Less than one per cent of the provincial crop has been combined, while one per cent is ready to straight-cut.
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