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High water floods outfitters in Cumberland House

High water floods outfitters in Cumberland House

High water levels around Cumberland House have flooded out local outfitters. “It’s pretty frustrating for me as an outfitter and as a trapper to see my livelihood go down like that,” said Barry Carriere, one of the affected residents.
Estevan raised its $8 million for a new nursing home, but no news in sight for new facility

Estevan raised its $8 million for a new nursing home, but no news in sight for new facility

Health facility updates series 3 of 4
Sunny Side Up - Different city, different house, different neighbours... same faith

Sunny Side Up - Different city, different house, different neighbours... same faith

We’re getting to know our new city, the Preacher and I. Every community has its own uniqueness, as individual and identifiable as a human thumbprint. Pleasant summer days find us exploring, sometimes together, sometimes on our own.

Promising new drug carrier could improve bone repair and cancer treatments

SASKATOON – Researchers from Western University and the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to explore a promising drug carrier that could be used to deliv
U15 Expos take pair from Regina

U15 Expos take pair from Regina

It was a good day on the diamond for the Parkland U15 Expos, although early in it didn’t look good for the local team.
700 drivers reminded that distracted driving is still against the law

700 drivers reminded that distracted driving is still against the law

We get it. The past few months have been… eventful. We’ve all had a lot on our minds. Still, that’s no excuse to drive distracted (or drive impaired, or not wear a seatbelt, or break speed limits).
Fresh spuds on menu

Fresh spuds on menu

A warm Saturday afternoon is ideal for some work in the vegetable garden. Work is typically keeping the weeds at bay, but not always.
Six new COVID-19 cases Saturday in Sask.

Six new COVID-19 cases Saturday in Sask.

Eight are in hospital
Junior miners in North Sask. ready to pounce on high gold prices

Junior miners in North Sask. ready to pounce on high gold prices

Spiking gold prices could send junior miners to the hills in search of the metal. That’s because gold hasn’t reached these heights since 2011. After years of hovering at about $1,300 USD an ounce, it climbed to more than $1,800 USD this month.
Out for a cruise

Out for a cruise

It was another chance to see some of Yorkton’s finest rides. Friday evening a ‘Cruise Night’ was held. The starting point was the parking lot at Staples with the cars gathered then heading out to parade down Broadway Street.
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