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Birds Canada launches national initiative to empower gardeners and home owners to protect birds

Birds Canada launches national initiative to empower gardeners and home owners to protect birds

Birds Canada has announced the launch of “Gardening for Birds,” a major new conservation initiative which promotes the creation of nature-friendly gardens, benefiting birds across Canada. The website (BirdGardens.
SaskPower moving power poles outside of Langenburg

SaskPower moving power poles outside of Langenburg

If you drive between Churchbridge and Langenburg you will see power poles laid out along the highway. Some residents have asked what SaskPower is developing.
Esterhazy Council votes to allow grad slideshow on information sign

Esterhazy Council votes to allow grad slideshow on information sign

On April 18, 2021, at 6:30 P.M. Mayor Grant Forster called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Esterhazy council to order with all members present. First, the council reviewed the agenda.
'Story Stroll' returns to Logan Green

'Story Stroll' returns to Logan Green

The Yorkton Public Library will again be hosting a ‘Spring Story Stroll’ but this year with a new feature or two.
SIGN supporting Yorkton for 52 years

SIGN supporting Yorkton for 52 years

For 52 years, the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours has supported the residents of Yorkton. SIGN’s beginnings started in 1968 when Father Paul St. Pierre, Rev. Jack Jones, Rev. William Shank, and Rev.
Saltcoats' Yokozawa Farquharson up for 'Emerging Artist Award'

Saltcoats' Yokozawa Farquharson up for 'Emerging Artist Award'

An artist with ties to the local area is up for a 2021 Saskatchewan Arts Award. Hanna Yokozawa Farquharson who had her first solo show last fall at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery in the city is up for the RBC Emerging Artist Award.
Rattlers re-sign Lawrence Moore

Rattlers re-sign Lawrence Moore

The Saskatchewan Rattlers have announced the re-signing of import guard, Lawrence Moore ahead of the 2021 CEBL season. Moore played with the team in 2019 and was signed to the Rattlers in 2020.
Lowest unemployment rate and best job growth in Canada

Lowest unemployment rate and best job growth in Canada

9,500 jobs gained in one month
Gardener's Notebook - Time to tidy the garden spot

Gardener's Notebook - Time to tidy the garden spot

May has arrived, and now it really feels like gardening season! While it is still too chilly for some garden tasks, this is the ideal time to get the garden ready for the next few weeks. What to do first? Tidying up is the first order of business.
COVID-19 Immunization Update: Age moves down to 32-plus

COVID-19 Immunization Update: Age moves down to 32-plus

Effective, 8 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program moves to 32 years of age and older. Effective, 8 a.m.
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