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New book from Bevann Fox one of hope, healing and her difficult journey through residential school

For Bevann Fox, one policy created and implemented by Canada's first prime minister had such an impact on her life that she was “mixed with so many emotions” when she saw coverage of the statue of John A.
NDP leader, health minister talk suicide prevention

NDP leader, health minister talk suicide prevention

Saskatoon, Estevan – Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Saskatchewan politicians of both sides of the political spectrum made comments about it.
Mullingar market to return in summer of 2021

Mullingar market to return in summer of 2021

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Crop report for Sept. 1-7

Crop report for Sept. 1-7

From the province: Producers made significant harvest progress this week with 43 per cent of the crop now in the bin, up from 28 per cent last week and remaining well ahead of the five-year (2015-2019) average of 35 per cent for this time of year.
Saskatchewan’s new crystal meth addictions treatment centre to open in Estevan in October

Saskatchewan’s new crystal meth addictions treatment centre to open in Estevan in October

Estevan – When the current St. Joseph’s Hospital was built in Estevan in 1991, it had an addictions treatment centre in its northeast wing.
Dr. Shahab cites importance of keeping transmission rates low as fall approaches

Dr. Shahab cites importance of keeping transmission rates low as fall approaches

The transmission rate for COVID-19 remains low in the province after the first week back at school, and that has reassured the province’s chief medical health officer. At a news conference in Regina, Dr.
Six new cases reported Thursday, six recoveries

Six new cases reported Thursday, six recoveries

From the province: There are six new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 10, bringing the total to 1,676 reported cases.
City auctioning surplus goods

City auctioning surplus goods

The city of North Battleford has announced that it is auctioning off a number of surplus goods at an online auction. In a news release, the City has announced it has joined GovDeals.
Gospel hour draws 25 to TBC

Gospel hour draws 25 to TBC

It is September and back to school. Well, you know the rest of the story. Sunday morning Aug. 30 we were happy to have a Bible college student, Matthew Cunningham, share in the morning service.
September quieter than people are accustomed to

September quieter than people are accustomed to

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