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‘We can grow hops in Saskatchewan’ - Hop farmer expanding

Driving south from Moosomin on Highway 8 one can see the canola and wheat being harvested. The landscape has changed from the green and yellow of July to a golden brown.

‘We can grow hops in Saskatchewan’ - Hop farmer expanding

Driving south from Moosomin on Highway 8 one can see the canola and wheat being harvested. The landscape has changed from the green and yellow of July to a golden brown.
Keeping live theatre live

Keeping live theatre live

See you at the Theatre.
City approves humane society contract

City approves humane society contract

The City of North Battleford has approved a new contract with the Humane Society of the Battlefords. City Manager Randy Patrick told council Monday a meeting was held last week with the Humane Society.
NB seeking help from regional neighbours to make up for losses at rec facilities

NB seeking help from regional neighbours to make up for losses at rec facilities

The City of North Battleford is looking for some financial help from neighbouring communities to make up for a loss of revenue at their leisure services facilities due to COVID-19.
‘Ready. Set. Baby!’ campaign celebrates new equipment for BUH

‘Ready. Set. Baby!’ campaign celebrates new equipment for BUH

Submitted Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation celebrates the purchase of four new birthing beds and three new monitors for Women’s Health & Birthing Centre (WHBC) at BUH.
In search of an American tax daddy for Canadian media

In search of an American tax daddy for Canadian media

The federal government is apparently preparing massive regulation of the internet, pandering to the views of niche lobby groups
14 new cases Wednesday

14 new cases Wednesday

There are 14 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 30, bringing the total to 1,913 reported cases. The new cases are located in the North East (1), Saskatoon (8), Central West (1), Central East (2), and Regina (2) zones.
NB council race up to seven names as of Wednesday

NB council race up to seven names as of Wednesday

There is still a week to go for nominations to be filed but as of press time on Wednesday there are seven names running in the North Battleford council race.
Why traditional school may not be ideal for your kids

Why traditional school may not be ideal for your kids

COVID-19 concerns could open parents’ eyes to the crucial benefits of kitchen-table learning
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