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Combining peas and swathing other crops

Combining peas and swathing other crops

Mayfair News
Four people arrested in NB, facing drug and weapons charges

Four people arrested in NB, facing drug and weapons charges

Four people have been arrested for drug and weapons offences following a traffic stop Sept. 2 on Railway Ave. by the North Battleford Gang Task Force.
Ten new COVID-19 cases; travel being discouraged

Ten new COVID-19 cases; travel being discouraged

From the province: There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 3, bringing the total to 1,634 reported cases.
Onion Lake Cree Nation bans 32 people in its fight against gang and drug-related activity

Onion Lake Cree Nation bans 32 people in its fight against gang and drug-related activity

Onion Lake Cree Nation band council has “banished” 32 individuals from the community as they fight illegal drug and gang activity.
Crop report Aug. 25-31

Crop report Aug. 25-31

From the province: Harvest continues to quickly advance thanks to warm and dry weather in most areas of the province. Crops are rapidly drying down and the majority of producers are now in the field.
Aquadeo election results are in

Aquadeo election results are in

Election results are in for the Resort Village of Aquadeo, who held their vote Aug. 29.
Exercise program back in operation

Exercise program back in operation

Borden and Radisson News
Sweet times at Farmer Brown's Aviary

Sweet times at Farmer Brown's Aviary

Meota News
University of Saskatchewan receives grant to preserve Dene language

University of Saskatchewan receives grant to preserve Dene language

There has been recent news of new language programs to begin this fall to teach children Dene and Michif, as native languages are beginning to die out.

USask-led Indigenous health research finds a home in Saskatoon

Indigenous health research is beginning to become more prominent with an endeavour by a network from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to improve health and wellness in Indigenous communities.
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